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Paume Antibacterial Hand Gel
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Paume Antibacterial Hand Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Glycerin + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“a nourishing hand sanitizer gel with moisturizing plant based emollients Good for.”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.

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).

Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.2–6.3%
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~2.8–4.2%
Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: 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~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~6.1–9.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1–1.45%est.
Citrus limon seed oil—High~0.2–0.7%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~1.4–2.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~6.1–9.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes~4.2–6.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
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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Water~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Cedarwood essential oil
Not recognized
Lavandula angustifolia oil~1–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus limon seed oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.1–0.4%
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

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Powder 200x
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Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Glycerin, Water, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Citrus limon seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Testkarger.com
  2. 2
    Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin link.springer.com
  3. 3
    ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM ema.europa.eu
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
Paume Antibacterial Hand Gel
PaumeAntibacterial Hand Gel
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