Kao Biore The Hand Emulsion

Name: Kao - Biore The Hand Emulsion
Brand: Kao

USD9.20

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Efficacy100/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Dimethicone1.7% - 2.5%Glycerin3.9% - 5.8%Petrolatum3.6% - 5.5%

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Product Summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Kao - Biore The Hand Emulsion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Kao - Biore The Hand Emulsion ticks this box. Humectants in this product (arginine, diglycerin, glycerin, peg-32 and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, arginine, dimethicone, hydrogenated polyisobutene and paraffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This emulsion is for use just after washing your hands, and it contains moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, Vaseline and glycerin.

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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: arginine, diglycerin.

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: arginine, dimethicone.

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

Arginine0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Diglycerin2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Dimethicone1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Petrolatum3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Glycerin3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Peg-12 dimethicone0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Sorbitol1.2% - 1.8%