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MoisturizingGlycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 13 moreWorks
“What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with shea butter, avocado oil, and sesame oil, this rich hand salve protects against dryness.”
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolHydrogenated olive oil stearyl esters~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- 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 alcoholPeg-75 stearate~1.2–1.5%
Glyceryl stearate~1–1.3%
- 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 stearateCetyl alcohol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilSqualane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDimethicone~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCeteth-20~0.6–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPersea gratissima oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSteareth-20~0.45–0.7%
Ceteareth-20~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePpg-5-ceteth-20~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAllantoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated olive oil stearyl esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-75 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Squalane, Dimethicone, Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Persea gratissima oil, Steareth-20, Ceteareth-20, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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| Kiehl'ss Ultimate Strength Hand SalveYOUR PRODUCT | KoseX-Barrier Repair Hand Cream | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Hands Barrier Repairing Cream | StriVectinSD Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $22.00 | — | $8.21−$13.79 | $34.90+$12.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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