Neal's Yard Remedies Garden Mint & Bergamot Hand Lotion

Neal's Yard Remedies Garden Mint & Bergamot Hand Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“The results: Nourishes, softens and conditions hands, leaving them fresh, minty and delicately scented.”
Source: Neal's yard remedies

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.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~6–7.4%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~4.1–5%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.2–3.9%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.4–2.9%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.7–2.1%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.55–0.8%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.45–0.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil—High~0.55–0.85%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil—High~0.45–0.65%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~6–7.4%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~4.1–5%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~3.2–3.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~6–7.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Oenothera biennis oil~4.1–5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Cetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl glucoside~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl olivate~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Levulinic acid~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Tocopherol~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Terpineol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Terpineol
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 powder
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Sodium levulinate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

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Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Farnesol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Terpineol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium levulinate, Cymbopogon martini oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Farnesol

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Key difference—GluconolactoneLactic AcidSodium Lactate
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