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The Body Shop Satsuma Hand Cream

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The Body Shop

Satsuma Hand Cream

hand cream · 30 ml · Body

The Body Shop Satsuma Hand Cream is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 26-ingredient list, with glycerin and shea butter. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal).

  • 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 Satsuma Hand Cream

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  4. 4Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  5. 5Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilA plant oil pressed from sweet almond kernels. It softens and conditions skin and hair…
  6. 6Sodium PolyacrylateA synthetic polymer, the salt form of polyacrylic acid, that is used mainly to thicken…
  7. 7Pentaerythrityl Distearate
  8. 8PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  9. 9Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  10. 10Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  11. 11Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
  12. 12Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilA plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
  13. 13Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
  14. 14LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  16. 16Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
  17. 17Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
  18. 18Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
  19. 19Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  20. 20Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  22. 22CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
  24. 24LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  26. 26CI 14700/Red 4

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

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#15)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#14), Hexyl Cinnamal (#20), Citral (#22), Linalool (#24)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Body Shop Satsuma Hand Cream fragrance-free?

No. The Body Shop Satsuma Hand Cream contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 15 of 26).

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

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

Which ingredient rules does The Body Shop Satsuma Hand Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Shea butter.

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