PRODUCT REVIEW
Kiehl's s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Formulated for the driest, most active hands, Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a popular hand cream that contains a blend of botanical oils to soothe, condition and moisturise the skin.
sesamum indicum seed oil
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
squalane
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
limonene
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
butyrospermum parkii butter
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
limonene
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient 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
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeti
- Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmetics
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years