Plantastic™ Nourishing Shea Butter Hand Cream
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 12 moreWorks
“Nourishing Shea Butter 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, saccharide isomerate.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Sodium anisate + 4 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~45–55%
Anthemis nobilis flower water~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl ether~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherAlcohol denat.~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- 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 butterCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateC14-22 alcohols~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.75–1.1%
Behenyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateUndecane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneSodium levulinate~0.35–0.6%
Saccharide isomerate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideCellulose gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium anisate~0.25–0.5%
Tridecane~0.2–0.4%
P-anisic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolSunflower seed acid~0.3–0.55%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.35%
- 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 powderLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.15%
Salicornia herbacea extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractIngredient list view
Water, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Dicaprylyl ether, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Coco-caprylate/caprate, C14-22 alcohols, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Undecane, Sodium levulinate, Saccharide isomerate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Cellulose gum, Sodium anisate, Tridecane, P-anisic acid, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Unknown, Sunflower seed acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Linalool, Sodium citrate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citral, Salicornia herbacea extract, Portulaca oleracea extract
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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.
| Plantastic™Nourishing Shea Butter Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NeutradermRepairing Hand Cream | ATTITUDESensitive Skin Hand Cream Extra Gentle Unscented | Eau de JonzacNutritive Repairing Hand Cream Organic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $5.06 | $20.62 | $6.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
- 5Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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