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MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Gardener's Nourishing Hand Balm”
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.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.5–8.3%
- 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 butterGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSodium acrylates copolymer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Cetearyl glucoside~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideLecithin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinParfum~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCitric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBisabolol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLimonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractGentiana lutea root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Verbena officinalis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractEugenol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sodium benzoate, Cetearyl glucoside, Lecithin, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Bisabolol, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limonene, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Verbena officinalis extract, Citral, Geraniol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Althaea officinalis root extract, Linalool, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Eugenol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Le CouventGardener's Nourishing Hand BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Green PeopleBody Scent-Free Hand & Body Lotion | Soap and GloryCall of Fruity Hand Food | L'OccitaneHand Creams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $40.15 | — | $30.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Benzophenone-4 | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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