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MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 7 moreWorks
“This Hand Salve, formulated with ancient healing ingredients including Marula Oil, Shea Butter, and Honeybush Extract moisturizes, softens dry skin and provides a breathable layer of protection, while the rejuvenating scent elevates the senses.”
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium cetearyl sulfate~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilGlycerin~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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.5%
- 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 butterEthyl palmitate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilElettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus medica peel oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–0.8%
- 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 juiceCyclopia intermedia leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitral~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethyl palmitate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Citrus medica peel oil, Stearic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cyclopia intermedia leaf extract, Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SpaRitualCitrus Cardamom Hand SalveYOUR PRODUCT | BarrHand and Body Cream | ESPANeroli & Mandarin Hand Balm | Dresdner EssenzRich Hand Cream Sweet Winter Magic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $18.00 | $29.00+$11.00 | $8.03−$9.97 | $24.50+$6.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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