Molton Brown Festive Frankincense & Allspice Hand Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Oozing with spiced, woody notes of soothing frankincense, fiery pimento berry and rich patchouli, this nourishing scent-sation soothes winter-worn hands of coarse dryness and restores your once-supple skin in seconds.”
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, glycine soja oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 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%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.7–5.5%
- 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 butterPropylheptyl caprylate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholDipropylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolParfum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBoswellia serrata gum~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan caprylate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateIsohexadecane~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Glycine soja oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilStearic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPalmitic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPolysorbate 80~0.3–0.75%
Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolPropanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- 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, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propylheptyl caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Parfum, Boswellia serrata gum, Sorbitan caprylate, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine soja oil, Stearic acid, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Palmitic acid, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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