basiclab Famillias Protective Hand Cream

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.

1. Aqua
2. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
3. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
4. Glycerin
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
8. Glyceryl Stearate SE
9. Tocopheryl Acetate
10. Pentylene Glycol
11. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
12. Inulin
13. Niacinamide
14. Trehalose
15. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
16. Persea Gratissima Oil
17. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
18. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
19. Cocos Nucifera Oil
20. Copper Gluconate
21. Magnesium Aspartate
22. Zinc Gluconate
23. Panthenol
24. Allantoin
25. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
26. Hydroxyacetophenone
27. Citric Acid
28. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view A protective hand cream on a self-emulsifying glyceryl stearate SE base, with a rich oil phase: sunflower, olive, shea, argan, avocado, flaxseed, macadamia and coconut. Humectants include glycerin, pentylene glycol and trehalose; alpha-glucan oligosaccharide and inulin add prebiotic support, alongside niacinamide, panthenol, allantoin and copper/magnesium/zinc salts. Hydroxyacetophenone aids preservation; fragranced. Best for dry, rough hands, ideally as a richer nighttime application.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Olea Europaea Fruit OilCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Other ingredients

Tocopheryl AcetatePentylene GlycolAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideInulinNiacinamideTrehaloseArgania Spinosa Kernel OilPersea Gratissima OilLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCocos Nucifera OilCopper GluconateMagnesium AspartateZinc GluconatePanthenolAllantoinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHydroxyacetophenoneCitric AcidParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Inulin

Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Copper Gluconate

Copper gluconate; trace antioxidant/repair agent. Use <0.05%; high levels cause color change/irritation.

Magnesium Aspartate

Magnesium aspartate; water-soluble chelant/conditioner. Use at 1-2%; check chelation efficiency.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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