Nourishing Hand Cream

hand cream · 50 ml · Body

Embryolisse Nourishing Hand Cream is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 22-ingredient list, with glycerin, squalane and allantoin. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal), silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol) and mineral oil & petrolatum (Paraffinum Liquidum).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Nourishing Hand Cream

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Allantoin
A soothing, softening ingredient.
Shea butter
A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

22 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Paraffinum LiquidumMineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
4SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
5Glyceryl Stearate SeA blend of glyceryl stearate and a little soap that helps oil and water mix. Its main…
6Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
7Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
8Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
9Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
10Steareth-10
11Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
12CyclopentasiloxaneCyclomethicone is a light silicone made of ring-shaped molecules, and its main job is…Silicones
13AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
14Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
151,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
16Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
17DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
18TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
19Glyceryl Polyacrylate
20LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
21Tropolone
22HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Embryolisse product page, embryolisse.co.uk/product/softening-hand-cream/, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (Fragrance) (#14)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Limonene (#20), Hydroxycitronellal (#22)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Cyclopentasiloxane (#12), Dimethiconol (#17)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Paraffinum Liquidum (#3)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Embryolisse Nourishing Hand Cream fragrance-free?

No. Embryolisse Nourishing Hand Cream contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 14 of 22).

Does Embryolisse Nourishing Hand Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Embryolisse Nourishing Hand Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Squalane, Allantoin and Shea butter.