Pai Skincare Skincare Heavy Mettle Fragonia and Sea Buckthorn Rescue Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“CO2 supercritically extracted Sea Buckthorn and Fragonia join forces to promote skin hydration, elasticity and repair, while anti-inflammatory properties tend to redness and discomfort with soothing action.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~8.5–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinPersea gratissima oil~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilLactobacillus ferment~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- 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 alcoholRosa canina seed extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina seed oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.2%
- 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 butterPrunus domestica seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilCetearyl glucoside~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHippophae rhamnoides fruit/seed oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agonis fragrans branch/leaf oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.55–0.85%
Rosa damascena extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractGeranium maculatum oil~0.5–0.75%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateRicinus communis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilLactic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 anisate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium levulinate~0.3–0.55%
Beta-sitosterol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolPrunus amygdalus amara kernel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Squalene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin, Persea gratissima oil, Lactobacillus ferment, Cetearyl alcohol, Rosa canina seed extract, Rosa canina seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus domestica seed oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit/seed oil, Agonis fragrans branch/leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Beta-sitosterol, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Squalene, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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| Pai SkincareSkincare Heavy Mettle Fragonia and Sea Buckthorn Rescue Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KamillHand & Nail Cream - 4 Types | WeledaAlmond Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $23.80 | $10.50−$13.30 | $12.50−$11.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 12 | 1 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 5Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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