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Shea Intensive Hand Balm

Updated on: 09/07/2025
Shea Intensive Hand Balm
31
Total Ingredients
analysed
22 of 31
Skin-Safe
low risk
5 of 31
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
1 of 31
Potential Pore-Clogging
+1 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Allantoin. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. 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
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk

Potential Irritants

5 flagged

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is L'Occitane Shea Intensive Hand Balm comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Shea Intensive Hand Balm 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 L'Occitane a good skincare brand?

French luxury skincare, fragrance, and personal care brand. L'Occitane makes products such as Shea Intensive Hand Balm 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 L'Occitane.

Is L'Occitane Shea Intensive Hand Balm safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Shea Intensive Hand Balm may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 6 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a>, <a href="/ingredient/linalool" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Linalool</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citronellol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citronellol</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 L'Occitane Shea Intensive Hand Balm clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Shea Intensive Hand Balm contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes L'Occitane Shea Intensive Hand Balm?

This product is from L'Occitane. See more products from L'Occitane.

What are the ingredients in L'Occitane Shea Intensive Hand Balm?

Shea Intensive Hand Balm contains 31 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/butyrospermum-parkii-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyrospermum Parkii Butter</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/coco-caprylate-caprate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Coco-Caprylate/Caprate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/tapioca-starch" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Tapioca Starch</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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