Jigott Secret Garden Edelweiss Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Beta-glucan + 4 moreStrong evidence
“Brand from South Korea Jigott. The elegant scent wraps around your hands, and the amazing moisturizing power of edelweisses keeps your skin moist and smooth.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: paraffinum liquidum, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (cryptomeria japonica leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~6.3–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholParaffinum liquidum~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTriethanolamine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSorbitan stearate~0.7–1.05%
Xanthan gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%
Beta-glucan~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanLeontopodium alpinum extract0.01%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractHyssopus officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractMalva sylvestris extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-100 stearate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Parfum, Sorbitan stearate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Beta-glucan, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Hyssopus officinalis extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool
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| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | $6.99 | $7.60+$0.61 | $5.79−$1.20 | $6.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Dimethicone | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Jigott - Secret Garden Edelweiss Hand Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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