5.6/ 10
5.6
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Sanitas Skincare Hand Therapy has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 5.2 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Shea Butter Ethyl Esters | Botanical | Emollient |
6 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
3 | C12-16 Alcohols | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
2 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract | Biotech | Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle,Soothing |
1 | Proline | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant) |
0.3 | Alanine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Serine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Lecithin | Botanical, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,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
6
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
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient
Origin
Botanical
A liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Score
3
Function
Emollient, Antistatic, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A naturally-derived or synthetic ingredient that provides body and cream-like texture to products. This is not a drying alcohol, in fact it can provide a softening effect to the skin.