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The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector

8/28 Best Ingredients

16/28 Good Ingredients

4/28 Unfavorable Ingredients

12/28 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
cannabis sativa seed oil

Hemp Seed. Antioxidant

tocopherol

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Healing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

panthenol

Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin

allantoin

Allantoin. Heals damaged skin

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

methyl soyate

Methyl Soyate. Emollient

Abrasive Ingredients

copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax

Carnauba Wax. Thickening agent and exfoliator

talc

Talc. Abrasive agent

Cleansing Ingredients

peg 100 stearate

Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16011869
citric acid

Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.

disodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676

Protective Ingredients

beeswax

Beeswax. Protects skin, prevents quick drying of the skin

Conditioning Ingredients

myristyl myristate

Myristyl Myristate. Skin-conditioning agent

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
ricinus communis (castor) seed oil

Castor Oil. Emulsifying agent. Patients with occupational dermatoses may have a reaction to castor oil
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18080873
c12 15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate. Thickening agent
fragrance

Fragrance.

xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
hydrogenated castor oil

Castor Oil. Emulsifying agent. Patients with occupational dermatoses may have a reaction to castor oil
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18080873
chromium oxide greens

Chromium Oxide Greens. Cosmetic color. Considered safe as used in cosmetics
iron oxides

Iron Oxides. Color

Unfavorable Ingredients

phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6
sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055

potassium sorbate

Potassium Sorbate. Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 23676745
retinyl palmitate

Retinyl Palmitate. Vitamin A with palmitic acid could enhance photocarcinogenesis. Avoid sun exposure when using.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 79-81-2

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Beeswax, Panthenol, Methyl Soyate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Talc, Chromium Oxide Greens, Iron Oxides.

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Merchant's description of this product:
This heavy-duty hydrating treatment instantly restores moisture to hard working hands and last up to 24-hours. It is dermatologically tested for very dry skin and contains hemp seed oil. read more

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