EltaMD
EltaMD So Silky Hand Crème
EltaMD So Silky Hand Crème
EltaMD
eltamd-so-silky-hand-creme
Body care
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WHAT IS IT?
Hand cream
FEATURES
Moisturizes for up to 12 hours, enhances skin luminosity, improves appearance of skin discoloration, oil-free, non-sticky, absorbs quickly
BEST FOR
All skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin
CHECKS
Does not contain fragrance
Who Is It For?
Adults Both Women And MenWhat Does It Help With?
Dry Skin Flaky Skin Rough Hands Skin DiscolorationBudget
Mid-rangeHow To Use
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What EltaMD Says
Product Description:
EltaMD So Silky Hand Crème is clinically proven to moisturize dry, flaky skin up to 12 hours. Powerful ceramides, gentle emollients and antioxidant vitamin E nourish and revive dry, rough hands. EltaMD So Silky uses sclareolide, a plant-derived ingredient that helps improve the appearance of skin discoloration. This luxurious crème enhances skin luminosity. Oil-free and non-sticky, it absorbs quickly and keeps hands feeling silky soft. It is fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin. (net wt 3 oz/85 g)
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethyl Hexyl Isononanoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NS, Ceteareth-25, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Silica, EDTA Disodium, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2- Hexanediol, Sclareolide, Behenic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Mica.
Key Ingredients
Ceramides, Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), Sclareolide
Ingredients Details
Ceramides
Common Name(s): Ceramides,ceramide sphingolipid,sc barrier lipid
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Restores sc lamellar lipid bilayers, reduces trans-epidermal water loss, repairs barrier dysfunction in dry and eczematous skin, and strengthens the physical barrier against environmental irritants.
Why It's Used: Provides direct structural barrier lipid replacement — unlike humectants that attract water, ceramides physically rebuild the lipid bilayer architecture required to retain moisture within the skin.
How It Works: Ceramides integrate into the sc intercellular lamellar bilayer, restoring the ordered orthorhombic packing disrupted in barrier-compromised skin. the sphingosine backbone's amide bond and hydroxyl groups form the h-bonding network that stabilises the lamellar structure.
Typically Found In: Barrier repair,dry skin,eczema-prone
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sc ceramides comprise ~50% of the sc lipid mass (by weight) and are essential for barrier function; ceramide depletion in atopic dermatitis and aged skin is a primary driver of barrier dysfunction and tewl elevation.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,ceramides ceramide barrier review
Purified Water
Common Name(s): Purified water,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory activity, and skin conditioning from polyphenols, terpenoids, and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Multi-functional phytochemical profiles support concurrent skin care claims with authentic botanical heritage from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols scavenge ros, inhibit nf-kb/cox pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Conditional - basis not stated in source record; supplier origin confirmation required to determine what evidence applies
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved for uv photoprotection and pathogen defence — mechanisms directly translatable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,purified water botanical review