Age-Repair Hand Cream - Phyto-Peptide Sweet Almond Sage
Hand & Foot Care
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Age-Repair Hand Cream - Phyto-Peptide Sweet Almond Sage

Grown Alchemist
46Ingredients
0EU Banned
9Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens8 fragrance allergens
76% Natural20% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Wood Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Copper Tripeptide-1, Glycolic Acid
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

76% natural20% synthetic
35 natural 2 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 76% natural, 4% unknown and 20% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance5 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich, dense cream — thicker than face moisturizer for rough, callused areas
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Soft, smooth skin — not tacky after proper absorption

Designed for broad application — spreads easily over large areas. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.