Essence 24h hand protection balm
Yes. Yes, Essence 24h hand protection balm is alcohol-free.
No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
Why
Alcohol-free means no drying alcohol: Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol. Fatty alcohols like Cetearyl Alcohol are waxes and never count, and Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative.
Yes, Essence 24h hand protection balm is alcohol-free. No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol: waxy, softening, and never counted as alcohol.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parklii (Shea Butter) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-20, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyacrylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance).
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 4250035290839.