Neal's Yard Remedies Natural Defence Hand Rub
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MoisturizingGlycerinWorks
“Natural Defence Hand Rub”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana extract + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hamamelis virginiana extract~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAlcohol~5.2–7.8%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinWater~2.9–4.3%
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula hybrida oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilThymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.5–1.15%
Linalool~0.4–1%
Geraniol~0.35–0.75%
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.15–0.65%
Citronellol~0.15–0.5%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol, Glycerin, Water, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Eugenol, Citronellol, Isoeugenol, Unknown
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 RemediesNatural Defence Hand RubYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaCreme Body, Face and Hand Care | NCLA BeautyHands Clean Unscented Moisturizing Sand Hanitizer | WeledaSoothing Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $3.13 | — | $16.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Anti-Bacterial Hand CreamLavera Neutral Hand Cream
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