Neal's Yard Remedies Citrus Hand Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 7 moreWorks
“This lightweight lotion nourishes and revitalises hardworking hands, leaving them feeling smooth and refreshed.”
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, glucose.
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, borago officinalis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilC14-22 alcohols~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCetyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholBorago officinalis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCetearyl olivate~1.4–2.2%
Sorbitan olivate~1.3–1.9%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideLevulinic acid~0.5–1.2%
Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.8%
Sodium levulinate~0.35–0.8%
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilGlucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLimonene~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%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, C14-22 alcohols, Cetyl alcohol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Levulinic acid, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium levulinate, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Xanthan gum, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glucose, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Neal's Yard RemediesCitrus Hand LotionYOUR PRODUCT | ShiKaiSandalwood Hand + Body Lotion | The Handmade Soap Co.Grapefruit & May Chang Body Lotion | Nourish LondonLemon Black Pepper Hand Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $24.00 | $11.90−$12.10 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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