Description
Myrtle & Moss Hand Cream (Lavender Bud, Rosemary & Cedarwood) — Botanical-Rich Nourishment That Disappears Into Skin
Hands endure daily exposure and often show the first signs of dryness and neglect — this hand cream answers with a curated blend of botanical oils and plant extracts that replenish moisture without the heavy, greasy residue of traditional formulas. Shea butter and rosehip oil deliver deep nourishment while jojoba and camellia tea oil absorb with an elegantly clean finish, leaving skin genuinely soft to the touch. The sophisticated aromatic accord of lavender bud, rosemary, and cedarwood transforms a routine hand care moment into a quietly luxurious sensory ritual.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | High | Emollient / Occlusive | Seals in moisture, softens and repairs dry, rough skin |
| Rosehip Oil | Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | Mid | Emollient / Antioxidant | Delivers essential fatty acids (linoleic, oleic) to restore skin barrier and improve texture |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | Mid | Emollient / Skin-identical | Mimics sebum structure for rapid, non-greasy absorption and long-lasting suppleness |
| Camellia Tea Oil | Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | Mid | Emollient / Antioxidant | Rich in oleic acid and polyphenols; smooths skin surface and protects against oxidative stress |
| Chamomile Extract | Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | Low | Soothing / Anti-inflammatory | Calms redness and irritation; supports skin comfort in sensitised or chapped hands |
| Lavender Bud Essential Oil | Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | Low | Fragrance / Antimicrobial | Contributes aromatic complexity and minor antimicrobial benefit |
| Rosemary Essential Oil | Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | Low | Fragrance / Antioxidant | Natural antioxidant preservation support; adds herbal clarity to the scent profile |
| Cedarwood Essential Oil | Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil | Low | Fragrance / Astringent | Grounds the aromatic blend with warm, woody depth |
This formula operates across two complementary mechanisms: occlusive nourishment and rapid barrier absorption. Shea butter forms a protective lipid layer over the stratum corneum, reducing transepidermal water loss and locking in hydration, while rosehip oil replenishes the skin’s essential fatty acid reserves to structurally reinforce the moisture barrier. Jojoba and camellia tea oil — both structurally compatible with the skin’s own lipids — penetrate quickly without occluding pores, ensuring the non-greasy finish. Chamomile extract works at a cellular level to temper inflammatory signals, making the formula suitable for skin compromised by frequent washing or environmental exposure.
- Frequently washed or sanitiser-exposed hands in need of rapid barrier recovery
- Those who require daytime hand hydration without a greasy or sticky residue
- Fragrance enthusiasts seeking an aromatherapeutic hand care product with a sophisticated botanical scent signature
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