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- Cocoa & mango butters
- Vegan · 270 ml
Therapium SERICA™ Silk Hand Cream — Spices & Sandalwood
A rich, velvety hand cream in warm spices and sandalwood.
Sunflower seed oil, cocoa seed butter and wild mango butter with hyaluronic acid and berry extracts, in a generous 270 ml pump bottle designed for the sink.
What it does
- Comforts dry hands — rich cocoa seed butter and sunflower seed oil soften skin that is washed often.
- Binds moisture at the surface — glycerin and sodium PCA keep cuticles and knuckles feeling supple and hydrated.
- Velvety, non-slippery finish — plant-derived lipids absorb cleanly, without a slippery coating.
- 270 mlpump bottle for the sink
- 2nourishing plant butters
- 3Nordic berry extracts
How to use
- 1Massage a small amount into hands and cuticles
- 2Reapply after washing your hands
- 3Use a little more before bed on dry areas
Ships from Latvia · 3–6 working days · free shipping over £77
30-day returns · unopened products
- Sunflower seed oil & cocoa butter
- Wild mango butter & hyaluronic acid
- Sea buckthorn, cloudberry & blueberry
- Vegan formula
- 270 ml pump bottle
- Made in the EU
- Ships from Latvia · 3–6 working days
- Made in the EU
- Vegan · 270 ml
Therapium
Therapium SERICA™ Silk Hand Cream — Spices & Sandalwood
Rich hand care designed for frequent daily reapplication.
Every figure below is printed on the packaging or verified in the formula.
- 270 mlpump bottle for daily hand care
- 2nourishing plant butters (cocoa and mango)
- 3botanical berry extracts
- 6declared fragrance allergens
Rich comfort for dry, well-washed hands
A rich hand cream for dry, frequently washed hands, cushioning skin with plant butters and a warm fragrance of juniper and cedarwood.
Visible benefits
Barrier & protection
- Supports the skin barrier — sunflower seed oil, rich in linoleic acid, helps limit moisture loss.
- Rich comfort for dry areas — cocoa seed butter softens and cushions.
Scent & feel
- Warm spiced botanical scent — delicately fragranced with essential oils of juniper, cedar, patchouli and lavender.
Texture & pores
- A creamy texture that does not dry — cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, not a drying one.
- A silky, non-greasy feel — caprylic/capric triglyceride.
- Fast-absorbing, non-greasy feel — light plant-derived emollients.
Key ingredients
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Plant emollient oil
nourishes and cushions frequently washed hands
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Glycerin
Humectant
draws water into the surface layers
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Sodium PCA
Natural moisturising factor component
binds hydration
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Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Rich plant butter
smooths roughness and cushions dry skin
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
holds surface moisture (small amount)
What the science says
Glycerin — A humectant that improves hydration of the outermost skin layer and helps maintain the skin's softness and suppleness. [1]
Emollients and humectants — Research on moisturisers found that emollients keep the skin smooth and break the dry-skin cycle, while humectants hydrate the outermost skin layer. [2]
Sodium PCA and humectants — Research on the skin's natural moisturising factor (NMF), a mix of small water-binding molecules, found that it helps the outermost layer hold water; sodium PCA is a water-binding molecule of this kind. [3]
Sunflower seed oil, glycerin and cocoa seed butter form the rich emollient base in the top ten ingredients. Wild mango kernel butter appears at position 16. Sodium hyaluronate is at position 22 in a small amount; lactic acid at position 24 adjusts pH. Sea buckthorn, cloudberry and blueberry extracts are present in small amounts and we claim no visible effect from them. Contains declared fragrance allergens (benzyl alcohol, limonene, linalool, pinene).
These are published studies on the ingredients, not tests of this product. Study concentrations and formulas differ from ours; individual results vary.
Studies cited
- Fluhr JW, Darlenski R, Surber C (2008). Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions. British Journal of Dermatology 159(1):23-34. PubMed 18510666 · DOI
- Lodén M (2003). Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 4(11):771-788. PubMed 14572299 · DOI
- Rawlings AV, Harding CR (2004). Moisturization and skin barrier function. Dermatologic Therapy 17 Suppl 1:43-48. PubMed 14728698 · DOI
Your routine
Evening
- Massage a small pea-sized amount into clean hands, knuckles and cuticles.
- Reapply throughout the day, especially after washing your hands.
- Use a slightly more generous layer before bedtime on dry, rough hands.
Who it's for
Anyone with dry, tight or frequently washed hands who wants rich, nourishing comfort with a velvety feel.
Good to know
- Declared fragrance allergens: Benzyl Alcohol, Linalyl Acetate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene, Limonene, Linalool.
- Hand skin is washed more often than any other skin on the body, which is why a hand cream is reapplied rather than applied once.
- What "fragrance free" actually means explains how to read these names on any label.
Which of the two scents — and what differs on the label
Both hand creams share one formula. Only the fragrance changes, and the fragrance changes which allergens have to be declared:
- Spices & Sandalwood — this one. Juniper and atlas cedar over sandalwood, with patchouli and lavender underneath. Declared: Benzyl Alcohol, Linalyl Acetate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene, Limonene, Linalool. It contains limonene and lavender oil; it contains no coumarin.
- Woody Amber & Leather — cedar and patchouli over amber. Declared: Benzyl Alcohol, Vanillin, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Coumarin, Pinene. That one carries coumarin, which this one does not, and no limonene.
Neither is the safe option in the abstract; they are two different allergen profiles, and which one suits you depends on what you react to. If you react to neither, pick by smell.
It has a matching body serum
This scent is shared with the SERICA™ Silk Body Serum in Spices & Sandalwood. That is deliberate: a hand cream and a body product in different fragrances fight each other on the same person, and hands are the part you hold near your face all day.
What's in the bottle
270 ml.
Scent
Warm and spiced — juniper and atlas cedar over sandalwood, with patchouli and lavender underneath.
Full ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Octyldodecanol, Cellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Phytate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Beta-Caryophyllene, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Pinene, Limonene, Linalool.Therapium Ltd, company number 16471805 · 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
The studies cited are about the ingredients, not tests of this product. A cosmetic acts on the appearance of the skin and hair.
Side by side
SERICA™ next to a typical hand cream
What you can check on the pack, set against what a typical cream in this category prints.
| Therapium SERICA™ | Many products in this category | |
|---|---|---|
| Base oil | Therapium SERICA™Sunflower seed oil, second on the ingredient list after water | Many products in this categoryMineral oil or synthetic emollients are commonly used |
| Plant butters | Therapium SERICA™Cocoa seed butter and wild mango kernel butter | Many products in this categoryPlant butters are often omitted or present in low amounts |
| Humectants | Therapium SERICA™Glycerin, sodium PCA and sodium hyaluronate | Many products in this categoryGlycerin is commonly the sole humectant |
| Botanicals | Therapium SERICA™Sea buckthorn, cloudberry and blueberry fruit extracts | Many products in this categoryBotanical extracts vary by formula |
| Velvety slip | Therapium SERICA™Dicaprylyl carbonate and octyldodecanol without silicones | Many products in this categorySilicones such as dimethicone are commonly used |
| Fragrance declaration | Therapium SERICA™Juniper, cedar, patchouli and lavender oils with declared allergens | Many products in this categorySynthetic fragrance accords with varied declared allergens |
No brand is named here because no brand was tested. The right-hand column describes the category from publicly printed labels.
On the pack
Full ingredients (INCI)
In the order printed on the label, from the highest concentration down.
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Octyldodecanol, Cellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Phytate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Beta-Caryophyllene, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Pinene, Limonene, Linalool.
Good to know: Contains benzyl alcohol. Declared fragrance allergens: Benzyl Alcohol, Linalyl Acetate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene, Limonene, Linalool. Scented with juniper, cedar, patchouli and lavender oils.
For external use only. A cosmetic acts on the appearance of the skin and hair.
Who makes it
Made in the EU, vegan, and fully declared
SERICA™ is made in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Therapium Ltd in London owns the brand and sells it.
- Made in the EU
- Vegan formula
- 270 ml pump bottle
Product safety information
ManufacturerNORD Beauty SIA (reg. no. 40203354922)
Balozu 20a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
support@selfnamed.com
Responsible personEU: NORD Beauty SIA, Balozu 20a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia · support@selfnamed.com
UK: Mypure Ltd, Unit 1 Bethersden Business Centre, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3JL, United Kingdom
The questions people actually ask
Short answers from what is printed on the pack. If what you need is not here, ask us before you buy rather than after.
Answers refer to the formula printed on the pack you receive.
How does Spices & Sandalwood compare to Woody Amber & Leather?
Both share the same nourishing hand formula. Spices & Sandalwood features brighter spiced notes with limonene and lavender oil. Woody Amber & Leather features deeper amber and leather notes with coumarin.
How does the hand cream feel on the skin?
The formula combines sunflower oil, cocoa butter and mango butter with light emollients for a velvety finish that absorbs smoothly without leaving a greasy or slippery feel.
Why is it packaged in a 270 ml pump bottle?
Hands are washed several times each day. The 270 ml pump bottle is designed to sit conveniently by the sink so you can reapply easily whenever needed.
Can this cream be used on other parts of the body?
It is formulated for hands. For full body care, the matching SERICA™ Silk Body Serum in Spices & Sandalwood shares the same fragrance family.
What declared fragrance allergens are in this formula?
The label declares benzyl alcohol, linalyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, pinene, limonene and linalool, which are present in the essential oils used.
Is this hand cream vegan?
Yes. The formula contains no animal-derived ingredients and is vegan, as declared on the packaging.
How should I apply the cream?
Massage a small amount into clean hands and cuticles after washing. Apply a slightly more generous layer before bedtime on dry areas.
What are the shipping rates and returns?
Made and dispatched from Latvia: delivery usually takes 3–6 working days to Romania and 3–7 working days to the other countries we ship to. Delivery costs £6 and is free on orders over £77 (Romania: 19 lei, free from 190 lei). Unopened products can be returned within 30 days of delivery; this includes your legal 14-day right of withdrawal. Details: Shipping & delivery and Returns & refunds.
Velvety hand comfort with warm spiced notes.
Add SERICA™ to your daily hand routine. Unopened, it can be returned within 30 days.
- 270 ml£20.90
Ships from Latvia · 3–6 working days · free shipping over £77
30-day returns · unopened products
