Hand Cream

Why it’s rated Avoid

A product’s rating follows its most concerning indexed ingredient. Each ingredient links to its science card and the research behind it. How ratings work

• Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) Chemical Sunscreen Filter / Thyroid & Reproductive Axis Disruptor
  Avoid
• Triethanolamine (TEA) Emulsifier & pH Adjuster / Nitrosamine Contamination
  Avoid
• DMDM Hydantoin Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservative / Sensitizer
  Avoid
• Methylparaben Synthetic Preservative / Estrogen Mimic
  Avoid
• Propylparaben Synthetic Preservative / Reproductive & Endocrine Toxicant
  Avoid
• Dimethicone & Silicones Occlusive; some cyclic silicones are restricted in the EU for environmental persistence.
  Use Caution
• Propylene Glycol Penetration enhancer; can irritate sensitive skin.
  Use Caution
• Fragrance Allergens EU-listed fragrance allergens — sensitisers for some people.
  Use Caution
• EDTA (Disodium / Tetrasodium) Penetration enhancer; poorly biodegradable.
  Use Caution
• Synthetic Fragrance / Parfum Undisclosed scent blend. A practical allowance: on its own it rates Caution (limit use), not Avoid — products with other flagged ingredients are still rated by those.
  Use Caution
• Carbomer Synthetic polymer; contributes to microplastic load.
  Use Caution
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Vitamin E — antioxidant.
  Clean
• Gentle Surfactants & Humectants Mild, well-studied formulation basics (sodium hydroxide is fully reacted in soap-making).
  Clean
• Water Plain water — no concern.
  Clean
• Fatty Alcohols (Cetyl, Cetearyl, Stearyl) Non-drying “fatty” alcohols, usually plant-derived.
  Clean
• Shea Butter (Organic Unrefined) Unrefined Plant Lipid Matrix / Anti-Inflammatory
  Clean