Skinfix Hands On Intensive Hand Repair Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Hands On Intensive Hand Repair 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.
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: isopropyl myristate, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oilMedium 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~40–60%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilUrea~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaGlycerin~2.9–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl myristate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateCetyl alcohol~1.9–2.9%
- 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~1.5–2.3%
- 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 stearateCetearyl olivate~1.2–1.8%
Sorbitan olivate~1–1.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Lac extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Urea, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Unknown, Lac extract, Unknown
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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.
| SkinfixHands On Intensive Hand Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinAdvanced Repair Hand Cream | FacetheoryChirosmooth Hand Cream H1 with Korean Rice Ferment Peptides, Rice Bran Oil and 5% Vegan Urea Unscented | PalmersCocoa Butter Intensive Relief Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | $4.49 | $14.26 | $2.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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