What are the key ingredients in Ultimate Care Hand Cream?

Ultimate Care Hand Cream contains 67 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, and more.

How is the safety of Ultimate Care Hand Cream rated?

Safety ratings for Ultimate Care Hand Cream are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/burt-s-bees-ultimate-care-hand-cream.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Ultimate Care Hand Cream?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Ultimate Care Hand Cream are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/burt-s-bees-ultimate-care-hand-cream.

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Ultimate Care Hand Cream

Updated on: 31/05/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

50 of 67

Skin-Safe

low risk

0 of 67

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

1 of 67

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

67 ingredients

none potential irritant

1 pore-clogging

Contains Lactic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1

Cetyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +5

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Ingredient Dissolver +1

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract

Skin Enhancer

Bisabolol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Scent Provider

Cera Alba

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Protective Coating Agent Skin Softener +1

Beeswax

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder +2

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Simmondsia Chinensis Butter

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Skin Enhancer

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract

Skin Enhancer

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber Skin Enhancer +8

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Scent Provider

Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Oil Control Agent Scent Provider

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +2

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Taste Enhancer +2

Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Surface Refiner Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +1

Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Calming Agent

Decane

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver Scent Provider +1

Rosa Damascena Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Revitalizer Scent Provider

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Volume Builder Skin Enhancer Polishing & Scrubbing Agent +1

Rose Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter Scent Provider

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Surface Refiner Skin Enhancer Defensive Shield

Acer Saccharum Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Tocopherol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Anti-Aging Protector +1

Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Saccharomyces Ferment

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +1

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator +2

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Lactic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer pH Stabilizer Moisture Magnet

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Sucrose Stearate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +1

Sucrose Polystearate

Safety: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +1

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Arginine

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener +1

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Glyceryl Caprylate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Odor Neutralizer Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Glycine Soja Oil

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator Moisture & Oil Absorber +1

Potassium Sorbate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Scent Provider

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Sodium Anisate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Taste Enhancer Germ Fighter Scent Provider +1

Sodium Benzoate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Metal Protection Agent Scent Provider

Sodium Levulinate

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

General Skin Improver

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Bilberry fruit extract

Vitamin E

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
03 Cocos Nucifera Oil	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +2
04 Cetyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6
05 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
07 Adansonia Digitata Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
08 Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
09 Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
10 Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract		Skin Enhancer
11 Bisabolol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +1
12 Cera Alba	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Protective Coating Agent +2
13 Beeswax	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator +3
14 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator
15 Simmondsia Chinensis Butter	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener
16 Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter		Skin Enhancer
17 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
18 Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
19 Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract		Skin Enhancer
20 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber +9
21 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
22 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
23 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +1
24 Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Oil Control Agent Scent Provider
25 Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +3
26 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +3
27 Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
28 Fucus Vesiculosus Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Surface Refiner Skin Enhancer +2
29 Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract		Skin Enhancer
30 Molasses Extract		Skin Enhancer
31 Sucrose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +1
32 Decane		Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +2
33 Rosa Damascena Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Revitalizer Scent Provider
34 Prunus Persica Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Volume Builder Skin Enhancer +2
35 Rose Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
36 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter +1
37 Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver
38 Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Surface Refiner Skin Enhancer +1
39 Acer Saccharum Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
40 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
41 Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
42 Saccharomyces Ferment	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer +2
43 Hydrogenated Castor Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +3
44 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
45 Lactic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer pH Stabilizer +1
46 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
47 Sucrose Stearate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +2
48 Sucrose Polystearate	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +2
49 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
50 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +1
51 Arginine	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +2
52 Biosaccharide Gum-1	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
53 Glyceryl Caprylate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Odor Neutralizer Skin Softener +1
54 Glycine Soja Oil	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
55 Magnesium Aluminum Silicate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator +2
56 Potassium Sorbate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Scent Provider
57 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
58 Sodium Anisate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Taste Enhancer Germ Fighter +2
59 Sodium Benzoate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Metal Protection Agent +1
60 Sodium Levulinate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	General Skin Improver
61 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
62 Sunflower Seed Oil		N/A
63 Watermelon seed oil		N/A
64 Cupuacu seed butter		N/A
65 Rosemary Extract		N/A
66 Bilberry fruit extract		N/A
67 Vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

3 flagged

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

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Is Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Ultimate Care Hand Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Burt's Bees a good skincare brand?

Burt's Bees makes products such as Ultimate Care Hand Cream that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Burt's Bees.

Is Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Ultimate Care Hand Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-bergamia-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract</a>, <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citrus-limon-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Limon Fruit Extract</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Ultimate Care Hand Cream contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/glycine-soja-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycine Soja Oil</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream?

This product is from Burt's Bees. See more products from Burt's Bees.

What are the ingredients in Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream?

Ultimate Care Hand Cream contains 67 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Alcohol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/helianthus-annuus-seed-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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