Name: CeraVe Healing Ointment
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 180815
Availability: InStock
Rating: 82 (1 reviews)

CeraVe Healing Ointment

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

3

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Mineral Oil

Potential skin pore occlusion causing folliculitis in sensitive individuals, contamination risk if low purity, non-biodegradable environmental persistence

Paraffin

Irritant potential for skin and eyes upon prolonged contact, contamination risk with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in low-grade grades, inhalation toxicity concerns with combustion byproducts

Xanthan Gum

Possible mild gastrointestinal discomfort at high intake, rare allergic reactions

Petrolatum

Effective skin barrier, prevents moisture loss, used in wound healing and dry skin treatment

Water

Hydration, solvent in food processing

Ozokerite

Provides texture and viscosity control in formulations

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Proline

Supports collagen synthesis, promotes wound healing, may benefit skin and joint health

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane integrity, precursor for steroid hormones and bile acids

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Enhances skin hydration due to improved penetration, supports skin moisture retention

Pantolactone

Precursor in vitamin B5 synthesis, supports nutritional supplement production

Phytosphingosine

Supports skin barrier function, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, anti-inflammatory signaling (NF-kB/MAPK modulation), may aid acne-prone or compromised skin

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Ceramide AP

Skin barrier repair, moisture retention, supports skin hydration

Ceramide EOP

Improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, increases skin hydration, supports management of atopic dermatitis/xerosis

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild surfactant, good emulsifying properties, biodegradable, generally safe for dermal use

Phenoxyethanol

Effective antimicrobial preservative, broad-spectrum activity, extends product shelf life

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Tocopherol

Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, prevents lipid oxidation

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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