The Handmade Soap Co. Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme & Mint Hand Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The Handmade Soap Co.'s Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme & Mint Hand Lotion is nourishing, yet light and easily absorbed.”
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 7 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%
Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera oil~3.7–5.5%
- 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 oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPolyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~2–3%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.2%
- 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 butterTocopherol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.5%
- 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 oilXanthan gum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.75%
Lavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilThymus vulgaris oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha spicata herb oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia officinalis oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Mentha spicata herb oil, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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