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RHS Flower Blooms Trellis Hand Cream

Name: RHS - Flower Blooms Trellis Hand Cream
Brand: RHS

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

7 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“A popular RHS classic Enriched with shea butter, an emollient ingredient from the nut of the shea tree; a moisturising hero for hands.”

Source: Allbeauty

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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~2–3%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.7–2.6%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.9–4.3%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.7%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~4–6%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.1–0.5%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.4–0.95%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract) 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.

Camellia japonica flower extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.15–0.6%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~1.7–2.6%

Theobroma cacao seed butterEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.7%

Rosa canina fruit oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa rugosa flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

Camellia japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Rosa rugosa flower extract—High~0.1–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Ceteareth-25Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.8%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.9–4.3%est.

Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

4 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.7–2.6%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.1–1.7%est.

Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~4–6%est.

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Ingredients

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Cream~22–33%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Water~12–18%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl alcohol~4–6%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Ceteareth-25~3.2–4.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~2–3%

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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Parfum~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.1–1.7%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Zea mays starch~0.55–1.25%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Allantoin~0.4–0.95%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Triethanolamine~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Butoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Propanediol~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Camellia japonica flower extract~0.15–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.1–0.5%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Rosa rugosa flower extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Cream, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Phenoxyethanol, Zea mays starch, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Allantoin, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butoxyethanol, Propanediol, Camellia japonica flower extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rosa rugosa flower extract, Citronellol, Linalool

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