Hand Cream

hand cream · 30 ml · Body

The Body Shop Hand Cream is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and shea butter. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and labelled fragrance allergens (Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone).

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

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Key ingredients in Hand Cream

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Shea butter
A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua/Water/EauAqua 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…
3Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
4Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
5Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilA plant oil pressed from sweet almond kernels. It softens and conditions skin and hair…
6Sodium PolyacrylateA synthetic polymer, the salt form of polyacrylic acid, that is used mainly to thicken…
7Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
8Pentaerythrityl Distearate
9PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
10Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
11Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
12Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
13Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilA plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
14Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
15Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
16Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
17Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
18Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
19Fragaria Vesca Juice/Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Juice
20Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent, a salt made from glutamic acid,…
21Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
22Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
23Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
24Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
25CI 14700/Red 4

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/strawberry-hand-cream, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum/Fragrance (#7)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#21)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Body Shop Hand Cream fragrance-free?

No. The Body Shop Hand Cream contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 7 of 25).

Does The Body Shop Hand Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does The Body Shop Hand Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Shea butter.