Spa Ceylon Frankincense Kaffir Lime Intensive Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCera alba, Cocos nucifera oil + 13 moreGood evidence
“Enriched with vitamin-rich Sweet Almond, Soya, Wheatgerm, and Virgin Coconut, this nourishing cream provides intensive care for hands.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: beeswax, cera alba.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, TocopherolWeak evidence
“Hydrate and protect your skin with the rich properties of Pure Mango and Kokum Butters that help preserve a youthful look.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Boswellia carterii oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycine soja oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.5–3.7%
- 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 stearatePeg-4 olivate~2–3%
Stearic acid~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 alcoholCera alba~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCyclomethicone~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeMangifera indica seed butter~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterGarcinia indica seed butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Garcinia indica seed butterTriethanolamine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilCocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolOryza sativa bran oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilBoswellia carterii oil~0.1–0.45%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilSantalum album oil~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycine soja oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-4 olivate, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cyclomethicone, Mangifera indica seed butter, Garcinia indica seed butter, Triethanolamine, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa bran oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Unknown, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Santalum album oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium sorbate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6TECHNICAL DATA SHEET KOKUM FAT 2.imimg.com
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