Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen CUTICLE REHAB™ Oil Balm

Name: Sally Hansen - CUTICLE REHAB™ Oil Balm
Brand: Sally Hansen

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Sucrose + 2 more

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What the product description says

“Cuticle Rehab Oil Balm Stick , Instantly moisturizes hands, nails and cuticles , Infused with aloe vera & safflower oil , Contains over 75 different nutrients , Has extreme soothing properties”

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

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).

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~5.2–7.7%

SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~26–40%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.2–0.75%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.6%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.6%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

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

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.4–3.5%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~1.6–2.3%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~1.6–2.3%est.

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Sucrose~26–40%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Glycerin~5.2–7.7%

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~5–7.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~3.7–5.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Volcanic sand~2.5–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.4–3.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Carrageenan~1.6–2.3%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Silica~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Parfum~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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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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Benzyl benzoate~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Charcoal powder~0.55–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Glucose~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Limonene~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Polyquaternium-6~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Sucrose, Glycerin, Water, Decyl glucoside, Volcanic sand, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Carrageenan, Silica, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Charcoal powder, Glucose, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Polyquaternium-6