A heavy-duty, utilitarian hand cream formulated with Glycerin, Lanolin, and Petrolatum to provide an intense occlusive barrier for severely dry or cracked skin.
This formula is a powerhouse for dry skin, featuring a robust combination of humectants (Glycerin) and strong occlusives (Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Lanolin, Dimethicone) that effectively lock in moisture and repair the skin barrier. The addition of Allantoin provides excellent soothing properties for chapped hands. However, the inclusion of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) as an emulsifier in a leave-on product is less than ideal, as it can be drying or irritating compared to gentler modern alternatives.
While safe for most, the formula contains several potential irritants and allergens. Fragrance and Lanolin are common sensitizers. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate can disrupt the skin barrier if left on the skin. Triethanolamine can cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. It also uses Ethylparaben, which is a safe preservative but often avoided by consumers looking for ‘clean’ labels. Laurocapram enhances penetration, which is good for efficacy but increases the risk of irritation from other ingredients.
This is a classic, heavy-duty moisturizer likely to be highly effective for very dry or rough hands due to its reliance on proven ingredients like Petrolatum and Lanolin. It functions exceptionally well as a barrier cream. However, the formulation feels somewhat dated due to the presence of SLS, Parabens, and potentially irritating emulsifiers, making it less suitable for users with sensitive skin or those seeking modern, ‘clean’ beauty standards.
This hand moisturizer is a classic, heavy-duty formulation designed primarily for barrier protection and repair. It relies on a robust “kitchen sink” approach to emollients and occlusives. With Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, and Lanolin all appearing in the ingredient list, this product creates a substantial seal over the skin. This prevents transepidermal water loss effectively, making it ideal for extremely dry environments or hands that work with water frequently.
The inclusion of Glycerin as the second ingredient ensures that while the barrier is being sealed, water is also being drawn into the skin layers. The addition of Allantoin provides a welcome soothing effect, helping to calm redness or minor abrasions often associated with chapped hands, while Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) offers antioxidant protection. Notably, the formula includes Laurocapram, a penetration enhancer that helps these beneficial ingredients absorb more deeply into the thick skin of the hands.
However, the formula feels somewhat dated compared to modern standards. It includes Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), typically a cleansing agent, used here as an emulsifier. While effective at stabilizing the mixture, SLS can be irritating to sensitive skin when left on rather than rinsed off. Additionally, the presence of Lanolin is a double-edged sword; it is an incredible emollient derived from sheep’s wool, but it is also a known allergen for a significant minority of people.
The preservation system uses Ethylparaben, and the product contains added Fragrance, which sensitive users usually try to avoid. The texture is likely thick and perhaps slightly greasy due to the heavy oils and petrolatum. In summary, this is a utilitarian workhorse. It is not for the skincare maximalist looking for the latest peptides or “clean beauty” standards. Instead, it is for rough, cracked hands that need a heavy layer of protection to survive harsh conditions. If you do not have sensitivities to Lanolin or Fragrance, this will likely perform very well as an overnight treatment.
🧪 Water / 水
Purpose: Solvent; acts as the base for the emulsion.
Concerns: None
Notes: The primary ingredient in most moisturizing lotions.
🧪 Glycerin / 甘油
Purpose: Humectant; draws moisture into the skin.
Concerns: None
Notes: A standard, highly effective moisturizing ingredient.
🧪 Dimethicone / 聚二甲基硅氧烷
Purpose: Silicone-based emollient; provides a silky feel and forms a protective barrier.
Concerns: None for skin; environmental concerns exist regarding silicones.
Notes: Helps lock in moisture and improves spreadability.
🧪 Mineral Oil / 矿油
Purpose: Occlusive; prevents water loss (TEWL).
Concerns: Comedogenicity (can clog pores) for some skin types, though rare on hands.
Notes: Effective and chemically stable.
🧪 Petrolatum / 矿脂 (凡士林)
Purpose: Strong occlusive; creates a seal over the skin.
Concerns: Greasy texture.
Notes: The gold standard for occlusion in dry skin treatment.
🧪 Lanolin / 羊毛脂
Purpose: Emollient; mimics human skin lipids.
Concerns: Potential allergen; animal-derived (not vegan).
Notes: Excellent for healing cracked skin.
🧪 Allantoin / 尿囊素
Purpose: Skin protectant and soothing agent.
Concerns: None
Notes: Promotes healing and reduces irritation.
🧪 Tocopheryl Acetate / 生育酚乙酸酯 (维生素E)
Purpose: Antioxidant; skin conditioning.
Concerns: None
Notes: A stable form of Vitamin E.
🧪 Cetearyl Alcohol / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: Fatty alcohol; acts as an emollient, thickener, and emulsion stabilizer.
Concerns: None
Notes: Not a drying alcohol; beneficial for skin texture.
🧪 Palmitic Acid / 棕榈酸
Purpose: Fatty acid; thickener and emollient.
Concerns: None
Notes: Found naturally in skin.
🧪 Stearic Acid / 硬脂酸
Purpose: Fatty acid; thickener and emulsifier helper.
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps create a pearlescent texture.
🧪 Glyceryl Stearate / 甘油硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier; helps blend oil and water.
Concerns: None
Notes: Provides a soft skin feel.
🧪 Polysorbate-80 / 聚山梨醇酯-80
Purpose: Emulsifier and surfactant.
Concerns: None in cosmetic concentrations.
Notes: Helps dissolve ingredients.
🧪 Sorbitan Oleate / 山梨坦油酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier.
Concerns: None
Notes: Often used in combination with Polysorbates.
🧪 Carbomer / 卡波姆
Purpose: Thickening agent; creates gel-like consistency.
Concerns: None
Notes: Requires neutralization (usually by Triethanolamine) to thicken.
🧪 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / 月桂醇硫酸酯钠
Purpose: Surfactant/Emulsifier.
Concerns: Can be irritating or drying to sensitive skin.
Notes: While a harsh cleanser, in lotions it is used in small amounts to stabilize the emulsion.
🧪 Triethanolamine / 三乙醇胺
Purpose: pH Adjuster and neutralizer for Carbomer.
Concerns: Potential for irritation; respiratory sensitizer in pure form.
Notes: Used to balance the acidity of the product.
🧪 Laurocapram / 月桂氮卓酮
Purpose: Penetration enhancer.
Concerns: Can increase the absorption of other potentially irritating ingredients.
Notes: Helps active ingredients penetrate the skin barrier.
🧪 Ethylparaben / 羟苯乙酯
Purpose: Preservative; prevents microbial growth.
Concerns: Consumer stigma regarding parabens (endocrine disruption myths), though generally considered safe by regulators.
Notes: Effective broad-spectrum preservative.
🧪 Disodium EDTA / EDTA 二钠
Purpose: Chelating agent; binds metal ions.
Concerns: None for skin; creates stability.
Notes: Boosts the effectiveness of preservatives.
🧪 Fragrance / 香精
Purpose: Scent.
Concerns: Common sensitizer; can cause irritation or contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Notes: Adds sensory appeal to the product.