The Handmade Soap Co. Lemongrass & Cedarwood Hand Cream
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MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 6 moreWorks
“The Handmade Soap Co. 's Hand Cream is kind to all hands but especially nourishing to dry, tired skin.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, oenothera biennis oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~7.3–8.9%
- 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 juiceHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- 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 oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilOenothera biennis oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- 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 stearateGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinCalendula officinalis extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateCymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDehydroacetic 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 alcoholParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Calendula officinalis extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Tocopherol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, 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.
| The Handmade Soap Co.Lemongrass & Cedarwood Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | LaveraNeutral Hand Cream | A-DERMAHand Cream Fragile Skins | Soap & Paper FactoryMini Hand Cream- Green Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $27.04 | $9.13 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Oatmeal Extract | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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