Name: Mavala - Hand Cream + Free Nail File
Brand: Mavala

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Product summary

"Mavala - Hand Cream + Free Nail File" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Mavala - Hand Cream + Free Nail File ticks this box. Urea, glycerin, soluble collagen, glucose and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol and glyceryl stearate) 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: lactic acid and allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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The product retails for 7.09£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hand Cream + Free Nail File

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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: glycerin, soluble collagen.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate.

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

urea 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.6% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 2.5% - 3%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

lactic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 1% - 1.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 0.6% - 0.95%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 3.2% - 4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

stearic acid 8.2% - 10%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

palmitic acid 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethanolamine, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Allantoin, Methylparaben, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Propylparaben, Soluble collagen, Ethylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactococcus ferment, Simethicone, Potassium sorbate, Lactic acid, Polysorbate 65, Glucose, Trisodium edta, Urea, Methylcellulose, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Key ingredients	lactic acid urea +5 more	Common: lactic acid urea +1 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +4 more	Common: lactic acid urea +1 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +4 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caffeine +4 more	Common: urea glycerin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum ceramide np +7 more	Common: lactic acid urea +1 more Other:	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: lanolin panthenol +7 more	Common: urea glycerin +1 more Other: simmondsia chinensis seed oil	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +3 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +9 more	Common: urea glycerin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum adenosine +4 more	Common: urea allantoin +1 more Other: panthenol petrolatum +4 more
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Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +13 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus junos peel extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	limonene Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	cananga odorata flower oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +33 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more

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