Is Hand Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Monte Dos Bens
This page reviews Hand Cream by Monte Dos Bens as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and dimethicone, which raise quality concerns. Natural extracts like citrus limon and royal jelly are present but are overshadowed by synthetic additives.
Main concern
Includes phenoxyethanol, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains natural extracts like citrus limon and royal jelly, which may provide some skin benefits.
- Glycerin is a good humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing to hydration.
Concerns
- Includes phenoxyethanol, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
- Dimethicone is a silicone that can create a barrier on the skin, which may not be suitable for all skin types.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid silicones
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and a medium for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Cetyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetyl alcohol acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the cream's texture, but it is a fatty alcohol that may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetyl Alcoh
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Is Glyceryl Stearate Se safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate Se is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient helps to blend oil and water in the formulation, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all users.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Is Cetearyl Behenate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Behenate is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl behenate is used to stabilize emulsions, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Behenate
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Is Paraffinum Liquidum safe in this skincare?
Bad
Paraffinum Liquidum is used here as emollient. Paraffinum liquidum is a mineral oil that can create a barrier on the skin, potentially clogging pores and causing irritation.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Paraffinum Liquidum
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Is Isopropyl Myristate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Isopropyl Myristate is used here as emollient. Isopropyl myristate is used to enhance skin absorption but can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Isopropyl Myristate
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Is Citrus Limon Fruit Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is used here as natural_extract. Citrus limon extract is a natural ingredient that may provide antioxidant benefits and a refreshing scent.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
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Is Mel Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Mel Extract is used here as natural_extract. Mel extract is known for its moisturizing properties, contributing to skin nourishment.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Mel Extract
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Is Royal Jelly Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Royal Jelly Extract is used here as natural_extract. Royal jelly extract is rich in nutrients and may help to nourish and hydrate the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Royal Jelly Extract
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and is a concern for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
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Is Dimethicone safe in this skincare?
Medium
Dimethicone is used here as emollient. Dimethicone provides a smooth application and helps to lock in moisture, but it can also trap dirt and bacteria.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Dimethicone
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that can cause allergic reactions and irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a preservative that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some users.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzyl Alcohol
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Medium
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is used to enhance product stability but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Disodium EDTA
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Is Carbomer safe in this skincare?
Medium
Carbomer is used here as thickener. Carbomer is a synthetic thickener that helps to stabilize the cream's texture but may cause irritation.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carbomer
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions and is a concern for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that can cause irritation in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4279849
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