10-Ingredient Hand Balm

**1. Purified water: serves as a natural solvent for mixing the other ingredients. It’s been purified to remove all traces of bacteria.

**2. Hyaluronic acid: derived from fermented wheat, this molecule is known for its highly moisturising properties. It can retain up to a thousand times its weight in water, making it an ideal skincare ingredient for instant hydration that lasts throughout the day.

As we age, our bodies produce significantly less hyaluronic acid, causing dryness that leads to the appearance of the fine lines on the skin’s surface.

Applying a daily dollop of deeply hydrating hyaluronic acid restores moisture to the skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and creates a complexion that’s noticeably more supple, plump, and toned.

**3. Organic coconut oil: rich in saturated fatty acids, this oil nourishes and prevents dehydration of the skin. It leaves the complexion feeling soft and smooth.

**4. Sunflower oil: abundant in antioxidants, sunflower oil protects the skin against free radicals and restores nourishment.

**5. Vitamin E: otherwise known as tocopherol, vitamin E is an antioxidant that keeps the oils in the formula from turning rancid.

**6. Coconut cetearyl alcohol: coconut-derived alcohol that thickens the hand balm formula and transforms it into a lusciously-creamy texture.

**7. Cetyl coconut phosphate: coconut-derived emulsifier that allows the purified water and organic coconut oil to blend in harmony with a stable texture over the long-term.

**8. Sodium hydroxide: to avoid any risk of irritation, a cosmetic product needs to have a pH that’s similar to the skin. Sodium hydroxide lowers the hand balm’s acidity to make it suitable for skin.

**9/10. Potassium Sorbate & Sodium Benzoate: These gentle preservatives are added to prevent bacteria growth in the balm, eliminating the risk of infection.