PRODUCT REVIEW
The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Calming & Protecting Hand Cream
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Almond Milk & Honey Calming & Protecting Hand Cream
sesamum indicum seed oil
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
parfum
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
myristyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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
orbignya oleifera seed oil
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
myristyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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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All ingredients
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Mel, Sodium polyacrylate, Cetyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine soja oil, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Myristamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Myristyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils