Neal's Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Moisturising and skin conditioning.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Alcohol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–7.3%
- 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 oilCetyl alcohol~3–4.4%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl glucoside~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCetearyl olivate~2–3%
Bertholletia excelsa seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyCitrus sinensis peel oil expressed~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alcohol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSorbitan olivate~0.5–1.15%
Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolLevulinic acid~0.35–0.8%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinSodium levulinate~0.15–0.6%
Propolis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLimonene~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~0.05–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl olivate, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Mel, Honey, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Tocopherol, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Sodium levulinate, Propolis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol, Geraniol
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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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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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