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- L'Occitane Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm
8.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. L'Occitane Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm has a moisturizing rating of 8.8 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high Humectancy of 7.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
50 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
25 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
3 | Tapioca Starch | Botanical | Formula Helper |
2.5 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Sodium PCA | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
0.3 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
25
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
A semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
A naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Tapioca starch is used to absorb excess oil and provide slip for dry powder formulations.