Is Nourishing Hand Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Olivier
This page reviews Nourishing Hand Cream by Le Petit Olivier 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: Cyclopentasiloxane, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Fragrance.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like cyclopentasiloxane and diphenyl dimethicone, which raise concerns about potential skin irritation and long-term safety. Natural oils like argania spinosa kernel oil provide some benefits but are overshadowed by the presence of synthetic additives.
Main concern
Cyclopentasiloxane and diphenyl dimethicone are synthetic compounds that may cause 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 argania spinosa kernel oil, a natural oil known for its moisturizing properties.
- Glycerin is included, which is effective in attracting moisture to the skin.
Concerns
- Cyclopentasiloxane and diphenyl dimethicone are synthetic compounds that may cause skin irritation.
- Presence of fragrance and allergens like linalool and hexyl cinnamal raises concerns for sensitive skin.
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
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water 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 helps to draw moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glycérine
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Is Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is used here as natural_extract. This natural oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing nourishment and moisture to the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: argania spinosa kernel oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Is Cyclopentasiloxane safe in this skincare?
Bad
Cyclopentasiloxane is used here as surfactant. Cyclopentasiloxane is a synthetic silicone that provides a smooth texture but may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: cyclopentasiloxane
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier, which can be drying for some skin types despite its stabilizing properties.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: cetearyl alcool
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Is Cera Alba safe in this skincare?
Good
Cera Alba is used here as emulsifier. Cera alba, or beeswax, acts as a natural emulsifier and provides a protective barrier on the skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: cera alba
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Is Ceteareth 20 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ceteareth 20 is used here as emulsifier. Ceteareth-20 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water but may raise concerns about skin sensitivity.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ceteqreth-20
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Is Tocopheryl Acetate safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopheryl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: tocopheryl acetate
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Is Diphenyl Dimethicone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Diphenyl Dimethicone is used here as surfactant. Diphenyl dimethicone is a silicone that provides a silky feel but may lead to buildup and irritation over time.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: diphenyl dimethicone
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Is Decylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Decylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Decylene glycol is used as a solvent and skin conditioning agent, but its long-term safety is not well established.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: decylene glycol
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as conditioning_agent. Caprylyl glycol is a skin-conditioning agent that also has antimicrobial properties, though it is synthetic.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: caprylyl glycol
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Is Stearic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Stearic Acid is used here as emulsifier. Stearic acid is a fatty acid that acts as an emulsifier but can be comedogenic for some skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: stearic acid
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Is Palmitic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Palmitic Acid is used here as emulsifier. Palmitic acid is another fatty acid that helps stabilize emulsions but may contribute to clogged pores.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palmitic acid
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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 formulation but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carbomer
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a common allergen that can cause irritation and sensitivity, particularly in those with reactive skin.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: parfum
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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 helps prevent microbial growth but may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels but can be harsh on the skin if not properly formulated.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: sodium hydroxyde
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: linalool
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?
Bad
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance that may cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: hexyl cinnamal
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Is Hydroxycitronellal safe in this skincare?
Bad
Hydroxycitronellal is used here as fragrance. Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance ingredient that can be irritating and is known to cause allergic reactions.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: hydroxycitronellal
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Is Alpha Isomethyl Ionone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Alpha Isomethyl Ionone is used here as fragrance. Alpha isomethyl ionone is a synthetic fragrance component that can trigger allergies and skin sensitivities.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: alpha isomethyl ionome
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: 4273681
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Allergens detected: linalool , hexyl cinnamal , hydroxycitronellal , alpha isomethyl ionone
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