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Is Repairing Hand Cream Shea Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Le Petit Olivier

Le Petit Olivier's Repairing Hand Cream Shea Butter is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This hand cream contains sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and fragrance components like limonene and linalool, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential allergens.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of synthetic additives in cosmetic formulations.

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 shea butter (butyrospermum parkii), a natural moisturizer that helps hydrate and soften skin.
  • Glycerin is included, which is a good humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration.
  • Tocopherol (vitamin E) is present, known for its antioxidant properties that can help protect skin from damage.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of synthetic additives in cosmetic formulations.
  • Fragrance components like limonene and linalool may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, indicating potential safety issues.
  • The presence of carbomer and xanthan gum, while common, suggests a reliance on synthetic thickeners that may not appeal to all consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4273686

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Frequently asked questions

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Le Petit Olivier — Repairing Hand Cream Shea Butter scores 60 / 100. Daily use depends on your skin type and tolerance, so review the flagged ingredients and patch-test if you are sensitive. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains shea butter (butyrospermum parkii), a natural moisturizer that helps hydrate and soften skin.; Glycerin is included, which is a good humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration.; Tocopherol (vitamin E) is present, known for its antioxidant properties that can help protect skin from damage.. See the Pros section above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, glycerin, shea butter. See the Ingredients section above.
This hand cream contains sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and fragrance components like limonene and linalool, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential allergens. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of synthetic additives in cosmetic formulations.; Fragrance components like limonene and linalool may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, indicating potential safety issues.; The presence of carbomer and xanthan gum, while common, suggests a reliance on synthetic thickeners that may not appeal to all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Le Petit Olivier — Repairing Hand Cream Shea Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Le Petit Olivier products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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