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7.0/ 10
7.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Susanne Kaufmann Hand Cream Nourishing has a moisturizing rating of 7.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
5 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
2 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1.3 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
0.3 | Maltitol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Flavor |
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
9
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.
Score
5
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.