KAO atrix hand cream
KAO kao atrix hand cream lists 26 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Water
- Sorbitol
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Petrolatum
- Dimethicone
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide
- Alcohol
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Squalane
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Ceteth-15
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Cholesterol
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Alcohol
- EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Parabens
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view O/W hand cream with glycerin/sorbitol for moisture; petrolatum and silicone seal. Glycyrrhizate and chamomile soothe. Factory note: Multi-phase system needs good homogenization; petrolatum must be refined; ethanol aids drying but may dry skin.
Key ingredients
- HUMECTANT
- Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSorbitol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholMyristyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan Stearate
Other ingredients
PetrolatumDimethiconeChamomilla Recutita ExtractPolianthes Tuberosa PolysaccharideAlcoholPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateSqualaneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl EthylhexanoateCeteth-15Stearyl AlcoholCholesterolIsopropyl MyristateAlcoholEDTAPhenoxyethanolParabensFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Myristyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sorbitan Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Petrolatum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen) | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ceteth-15 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parabens | 防腐剂 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity
- Petrolatum
- Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Chamomile, classic soothing/anti-inflammatory; potential allergen for some, contains flavonoids.
- Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide
- Tuberose polysaccharide, high retention; water-soluble, check gelation, poor with cationics.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.
- Ceteth-15
- Not decoded yet
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- EDTA
- Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Parabens
- Paraben preservative mixture; low-effective dosage, may cause sensitivity, often used in combination.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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