meyers Basil Hand Lotion
meyers Meyers Basil Hand Lotion lists 40 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Stearic Acid
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Potassium Stearate
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Vegetable Oil
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil
- Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
- Piper Nigrum Seed Oil
- [Fragrance
- Ethylene Brassylate
- Linalool
- Gamma-Undecalactone
- Geraniol
- Methyl Decenol
- 3-Hexenol
- Methyldihydrojasmonate
- Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
- [3R-(3.Alpha.
- 3A.Beta.
- 7.Beta.
- 8A.Alpha.)]-1-(2
- 3
- 4
- 7
- 8
- 8A-Hexahydro-3
- 6
- 8,8-Tetramethyl-1H-3A
- 7-Methanoazulen-5-Yl)Ethan-1-One
- Dipropylene Glycol]
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Ethoxylated Sorbitan Ester
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Contains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view A classic emulsified system with glycerin in the water phase and sweet almond oil in the oil phase, enriched with basil essential oil and fragrances. Preservation uses a combination of sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and phenoxyethanol. This traditional hand cream offers moderate hydration, suitable for dry hands, while caution is advised regarding potential irritation from essential oils for hypersensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Stearic AcidPotassium Stearate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Alcohol
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Other ingredients
Cetearyl AlcoholVegetable OilOcimum Basilicum OilCarum Petroselinum Seed OilPiper Nigrum Seed Oil[FragranceEthylene BrassylateLinaloolGamma-UndecalactoneGeraniolMethyl Decenol3-HexenolMethyldihydrojasmonateTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes[3R-(3.Alpha.3A.Beta.7.Beta.8A.Alpha.)]-1-(234788A-Hexahydro-368,8-Tetramethyl-1H-3A7-Methanoazulen-5-Yl)Ethan-1-OneDipropylene Glycol]Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEthoxylated Sorbitan EsterSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Potassium Stearate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vegetable Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | — | Green |
| Ocimum Basilicum Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Piper Nigrum Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| [Fragrance | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylene Brassylate | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Gamma-Undecalactone | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · – | Green |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methyl Decenol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| 3-Hexenol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyldihydrojasmonate | FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/344 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| [3R-(3.Alpha. | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 3A.Beta. | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 7.Beta. | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 8A.Alpha.)]-1-(2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 8A-Hexahydro-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 8,8-Tetramethyl-1H-3A | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 7-Methanoazulen-5-Yl)Ethan-1-One | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dipropylene Glycol] | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethoxylated Sorbitan Ester | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Potassium Stearate
- Soap-based emulsifier and cleanser; high pH, consider drying for dry skin.
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Vegetable Oil
- Generic vegetable oils for hair/skin conditioning; specify oil type and oxidative stability.
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil
- Essential oil for fragrance and tonic; contains allergens, use caution on sensitive skin.
- Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
- Botanical seed oil used for fragrance and conditioning. Contains psoralens; photosensitizing risk in high-dosed daytime products.
- Piper Nigrum Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- [Fragrance
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylene Brassylate
- Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Gamma-Undecalactone
- Fruity fragrance component; classified as an allergen, must be declared at trace levels.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Methyl Decenol
- Aliphatic alcohol fragrance with fruity/fatty notes, perceivable at trace levels, low allergen risk
- 3-Hexenol
- Plant essential oil component with green scent; fragrance and potential allergen, control concentration.
- Methyldihydrojasmonate
- Methyl dihydrojasmonate, jasmine accord; synthetic fragrance, potential allergen.
- Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
- Fragrance ingredient with EU restrictions; control usage, avoid high exposure in sensitive populations
- [3R-(3.Alpha.
- Not decoded yet
- 3A.Beta.
- Not decoded yet
- 7.Beta.
- Not decoded yet
- 8A.Alpha.)]-1-(2
- Not decoded yet
- 3
- Not decoded yet
- 4
- Not decoded yet
- 7
- Not decoded yet
- 8
- Not decoded yet
- 8A-Hexahydro-3
- Not decoded yet
- 6
- Not decoded yet
- 8,8-Tetramethyl-1H-3A
- Not decoded yet
- 7-Methanoazulen-5-Yl)Ethan-1-One
- Not decoded yet
- Dipropylene Glycol]
- Not decoded yet
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Ethoxylated Sorbitan Ester
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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