L'Occitane Shea Butter Verbena Liquid Hand Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Rich in organic verbena extract, and nourishing shea butter, this hand lotion moisturises hands, leaving a delicate fresh and citrus scent.”
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, caprylyl 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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateButyrospermum parkii butter~4.4–5.3%
- 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~3.2–3.9%
- 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 triglyceride~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideC14-22 alcohols~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCera alba~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- 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 alcoholVitis vinifera seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilLippia citriodora leaf extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- 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 oilCorn starch modified~0.5–0.8%
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C14-22 alcohols, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Corn starch modified, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl 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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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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