Hand Cream *2023 Update*
Hand & Foot Care
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Hand Cream *2023 Update*

Nécessaire
36Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
67% Natural31% 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.

Sodium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
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 5.8 — Optimal
5.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.8
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1
Niacinamide at pH 5.8: optimal range (5–7)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.8: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

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

Composition

67% natural30% synthetic
24 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 3% unknown and 30% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning14:Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12... +6 more
viscosity controlling6:Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrated Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cholesterol, Dipropylene Glycol
humectant4:Glycerin, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Ceramide AG

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich, dense cream — thicker than face moisturizer for rough, callused areas
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueLight
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.