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Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Spring Hand Cream”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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, theobroma cacao seed butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilAloe barbadensis extract~5–7.5%
- 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 extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractBehentrimonium methosulfate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateCetearyl alcohol~2.9–4.3%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- 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 alcoholTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPropylene glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolOpuntia ficus-indica fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diheptyl succinate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerMilk~0.45–1.1%
Oryza sativa extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPanthenol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMangifera indica seed butter~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterAllantoin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Propylene glycol, Opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract, Diheptyl succinate, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Milk, Oryza sativa extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, Mangifera indica seed butter, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan
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| True NorthSpring Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticRadiance DNA Hand Cream | Elizabeth Grant CACaviar Nutruriche Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $14.00 | $91.88+$77.88 | $18.00+$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "True North - Spring Hand Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. True North - Spring Hand Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin and hyaluronic acid in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Theobroma cacao seed butter, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and diheptyl succinate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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