Molton Brown Mulberry & Thyme Hand Lotion
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin + 8 moreGood evidence
“Immerse yourself in an indulgent cocoon of white mulberry and pure essential oils. Our caring blend of skin hydrators and ant-ageing white mulberry enlivens the skin, while oils of Provencal mimosa, elemi and green tea leave the hands with a luxurious crisp aroma.”
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, propylene 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, glycine soja oil.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolLimited evidence
“Immerse yourself in an indulgent cocoon of white mulberry and pure essential oils. Our caring blend of skin hydrators and ant-ageing white mulberry enlivens the skin, while oils of Provencal mimosa, elemi and green tea leave the hands with a luxurious crisp aroma.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Anti-Aging action”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 3 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 alcoholParfum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMorus alba leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPalmitic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSorbitan caprylate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateIsohexadecane~0.5–1.15%
- 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 IsohexadecanePropanediol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 80~0.35–0.85%
Sorbitan oleate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propylheptyl caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Morus alba leaf extract, Stearic acid, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Palmitic acid, Sorbitan caprylate, Isohexadecane, Propanediol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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