Aveeno Positively Ageless Skin Strengthening Hand Cream

9/22 Best Ingredients

8/22 Good Ingredients

5/22 Unfavorable Ingredients

8/22 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935

tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine

Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine. Chelating agent with anti-aging benefits. May improve the visible signs of skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 21968659

Healing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

algae extract

Algae. Plant extract, skin healing properties
artemisia abrotanum flower/leaf/stem extract

Southernwood. Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3330844

ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) stem extract

Ganoderma Lucidum. Mushroom extract with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC1160565

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

petrolatum

Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
isopropyl palmitate

Palm Oil. Moisturizer

butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer

Cleansing Ingredients

distearyldimonium chloride

Distearyldimonium Chloride. Surfactant, cleansing agent

citric acid

Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
dodecylhexadecanol

Dodecylhexadecanol. Emulsifier
steareth21

Steareth. Emulsifying agent

aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate. Thickening agent
fragrance

Fragrance.
cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose. Thickener

Unfavorable Ingredients

cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
butylene glycol

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293
benzyl alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol. Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11766131

chlorphenesin

Chlorphenesin. Preservative. Potentially irritating to skin, could produce contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22548403
lentinus edodes extract

Shiitake Mushroom. Potential to produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 1395559

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cetyl Alcohol, Dodecylhexadecanol, Steareth21, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Algae Extract, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Artemisia Abrotanum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract

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Merchant's description of this product:
Aveeno positively ageless skin strengthening hand cream 2.7 ounce. Only Aveeno products contain active naturals, featuring natural shiitake complex and are shown to reveal healthy, youngerlooking skin in just 4 weeks. Natural shiitake complex, a natural antioxidant, works with the skin's own natural renewal process and has been shown in scientific studies to provide a broadrange of benefits to the skin. read more

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