Kala Sea Salt Hand Creme

WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

ceramide np
butyrospermum parkii butter
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
coco-caprylate
cocos nucifera oil
glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

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What does the product description say?

"Toss this little guy in any hand bag, tote, briefcase, or carry-on luggage for the perfect amount of hydrating Sea Salt goodness to ensure smooth, crack-free hands year-round."

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WIMJ summary

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
ceramide np	HIGH
cocos nucifera oil	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sea salt
coco-caprylate
cetearyl glucoside

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
butyrospermum parkii butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals	6.3% - 7.7%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	4.9% - 5.9%
dicaprylyl ether Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients	3.4% - 4.2%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.7% - 3.3%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	2.2% - 2.7%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.8% - 2.3%
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	1.5% - 1.8%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	1.4% - 1.7%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	1% - 1.2%
hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.75% - 1.15%
coco-caprylate An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture	0.7% - 1.05%
cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture	0.6% - 0.9%
tapioca starch Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.55% - 0.85%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.55% - 0.85%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.6% - 0.85%
lavandula angustifolia flower extract Essential oil that can be irritating	0.5% - 0.8%
calendula officinalis flower extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.3% - 0.6%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.5%
hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables Help soften the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.4%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.2% - 0.4%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.25%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.25%
hydroxycitronellal A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
amyl cinnamal	0.1% - 0.15%
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