Restorative Hand Cream

hand cream · 100 ml · Body

Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin, petrolatum and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Restorative Hand Cream

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Petrolatum
The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
2Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)Mineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
3Myreth-3 Myristate
4PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
5DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
6Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
7OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
8PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild, coconut-based cleansing agent made from coconut oil…
9Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a starch that has been chemically modified and…
10GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
11Beeswax (Cera Alba)Cera Alba is beeswax, a natural wax made by honeybees. It thickens formulas and helps…
12Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
13Copper Sulfate
14DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
15Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
16Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
17Magnesium SulfateMagnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt that combines magnesium with sulfate. In beauty…
18PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
19Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
20Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
21Zinc Sulfate

Source: Avène Cicalfate product page, www.avene.co.uk/p/cicalfate-restorative-hand-cream-3282779416139-b5405, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#5), Dimethiconol (#14)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) (#2)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Petrolatum and Dimethicone.