Works for
MoisturizingCamellia oleifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 moreWorks
“Especially for dry and sensitive skin.70ml”
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, sucrose.
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, camellia oleifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower oil, Santalum spicata wood oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCetearyl alcohol~3.4–5.2%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl glucoside~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCalendula officinalis flower oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilRosa canina fruit oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.7%
- 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 butterSantalum spicata wood oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vanilla planifolia seed~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myroxylon pereirae oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolSodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Sucrose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSodium anisate~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl cinnamate~0.1–0.35%
Farnesol~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Santalol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Santalum spicata wood oil, Vanilla planifolia seed, Glycine soja extract, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Myroxylon pereirae oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Tocopherol, Sodium levulinate, Sucrose, Unknown, Sodium anisate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Santalol, Vanillin
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| MV SkintherapyHand RescueYOUR PRODUCT | MV SkincareMV Skintherapy Hand Rescue | Beauty KitchenAbyssinian Oil Intensive Eye and Deep Lines Serum | Pacifica BeautyCosmic Beauty Drops CBD Balancing Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 26% | 24% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Chondrus Crispus | Cbd |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MV Skintherapy - Hand Rescue" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 0.20% - 0.70% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "MV Skintherapy" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 429.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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