Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis hand cream from CeraVe lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
16INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: dimethicone 1% inactive ingredients: water, aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate/laurate, sodium chloride, niacinamide, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, hyaluronic acid, cholesterol, sodium lauroyl lactylate, carbomer, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Therapeutic Hand Cream fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Therapeutic Hand Cream's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Does Therapeutic Hand Cream contain parabens?
Yes, Therapeutic Hand Cream's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Therapeutic Hand Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Therapeutic Hand Cream contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Therapeutic Hand Cream against your own profile.

