Weleda Unscented Hand Cream Versus Kneipp Hautschutzsalbe Ringelblumenextrakt
Updated on August 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Weleda Unscented Hand Cream 17 ingredients
Kneipp Hautschutzsalbe Ringelblumenextrakt 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Weleda Unscented Hand Cream 17 ingredients
Kneipp Hautschutzsalbe Ringelblumenextrakt 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cera Alba, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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