Nubian Heritage Hand Cream- Mango Butter
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingMangifera indica seed butter, Ricinus communis seed oil + 8 moreGood evidence
“Hand Cream.”
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, ricinus communis seed oil.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 2 moreLimited evidence
“Shea and cocoa butters condition, rejuvenate, and soothe hands from the harsh, drying, and aging effects of the environment.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Rosa damascena flowerMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Mangifera indica seed butter~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterWater~13–19%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.3–8%
- 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 butterStearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholElaeis guineensis extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.6–2.4%
- 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 butterGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 TocopherolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–1.15%
- 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 juiceCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilAllantoin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSymphytum officinale root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be able to help decrease inflammation in skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Symphytum officinale root extractAscorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidRosa damascena flower~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractIngredient list view
Mangifera indica seed butter, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearyl alcohol, Elaeis guineensis extract, Unknown, Ricinus communis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Allantoin, Symphytum officinale root extract, Ascorbic acid, Rosa damascena flower, Lonicera japonica flower extract
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
.png)
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Nubian Heritage - Hand Cream- Mango Butter" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, ricinus communis seed oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide np 2.70% - 4.10%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Nubian Heritage" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 9.99$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.