Neal's Yard Remedies Hand Care Defend & Protect Hand Lotion
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hand Care Defend & Protect Hand Lotion”
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: beeswax, cera alba.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.3–8%
- 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 oilGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 rice branate~2.5–3.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholMelaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cera alba~1.7–2.5%
- 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~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 BeeswaxLevulinic acid~1–1.45%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.8–1.2%
- 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 powderCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.4–1%
- 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~0.35–0.85%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilSea water extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractThymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 AlcoholCinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- 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%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 rice branate, Cetearyl alcohol, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Levulinic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Tocopherol, Sodium levulinate, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Lavandula hybrida oil, Sea water extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Alcohol, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citronellol
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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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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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