Neal's Yard Remedies Citrus Hand Softener
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Intensely nourishing hand softener Revitalising Ideal for dry, cracked skin”
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 5 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~4–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3–4.5%
- 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 alcoholCera alba~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.6%
- 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 butterPersea gratissima oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSucrose cocoate~1.2–1.8%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCetearyl olivate~0.5–1.15%
Glyceryl stearate~0.45–1%
- 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 stearateSorbitan olivate~0.35–0.8%
Borago officinalis seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- 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 oilLevulinic acid~0.15–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.65%
- 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 powderCinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.5%
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 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 hyaluronateCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- 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 oilCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTerpineol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Sucrose cocoate, Cocos nucifera oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium levulinate, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citric acid, Terpineol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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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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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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