Name: Elta MD Skin Restore Hand Cream
Brand: EltaMD
SKU: 569013

Elta MD Skin Restore Hand Cream

Colgate-Palmolive Co

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

Clean ingredients6 flagged

What's inside

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation toxicity as nanoparticle, possible genotoxicity concerns, regulatory restrictions in some jurisdictions for food use

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides

High saturated fat content, potential for trans fat formation if partially hydrogenated, cardiovascular risk with excessive consumption

Sclareolide

Potential allergenicity, limited safety data, unknown effects with internal use

Xanthan Gum

Mild gastrointestinal discomfort at high intake, potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

Disodium EDTA

Low irritation potential, possible environmental persistence

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

Possible skin irritation or allergic reaction when applied topically, limited data on ingestion safety

Water

Hydration, essential for physiological functions

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Improves texture and spreadability in cosmetic formulations

Silica

Prevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Moisturizing, skin conditioning, enhances skin barrier

Jojoba Esters

Moisturizing properties (for skin), non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic (topical use)

Ceramide NS

Skin barrier repair, Hydration enhancement, Protective against environmental damage

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsification and formulation stabilization, improves texture and spreadability in topical products

1,2-Hexanediol

Humectant, solvent, preservative enhancer

Sodium Polyacrylate

Effective at moisture absorption and thickening, enhances product texture and stability

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant stabilizer, preserves formulation integrity

Mica

Provides pearlescent effect, enhances visual appeal of products

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative at low concentrations

Behenic Acid

Emollient properties in skin care, contributes to energy metabolism as a fatty acid

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Cholesterol

Structural component of cell membranes, precursor for steroid hormones and vitamin D synthesis

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative booster, skin conditioning agent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient moisturizing agent, enhances skin penetration of active ingredients, stable and non-greasy texture

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, humectant properties, enhances texture in formulations

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Ceteareth-25

Effective emulsifier, improves formulation stability, mild surfactant properties

Ceramide AP

Skin barrier repair, moisture retention, supports skin hydration

Ceramide EOP

Improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, increases skin hydration, supports management of atopic dermatitis/xerosis

Ascorbyl palmitate

Antioxidant, protects oils from oxidation, stabilizes formulations

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, protects lipids from oxidation, supports product stability

Ceramide EOS

Restores skin barrier function, improves skin hydration, reduces transepidermal water loss, supports healthy skin structure

Caprooyl Sphingosine

Supports skin barrier repair, enhances skin hydration, may reduce transepidermal water loss

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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