Name: CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream For Dry to Very Dry Skin
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 256052
Availability: InStock
Rating: 76 (1 reviews)

CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream For Dry to Very Dry Skin

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

4

Why this score

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

What's inside

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Not approved for food use, lack of food safety data, possible irritant if ingested

PEG-100 Stearate

Potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, possible mild gut irritation, synthetic origin, ultra-processed

Steareth-20

Skin irritation, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane

Xanthan Gum

Minor digestive discomfort at high intake, potential allergenicity in rare cases

Citric acid

pH regulation, preservative effects, flavor enhancement

Aqua

Solvent, vehicle for ingredient delivery

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient, improves skin texture and spreadability of formulations

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient, skin-conditioning, enhances product texture and absorption

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient and emulsifier improving skin texture and product stability

Glycine

Supports protein synthesis, neurotransmission, and collagen production

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent, fixative, biodegradable

Sodium Polyacrylate

Effective water retention, thickener, stabilizer, enhances product texture

Serine

Supports protein synthesis, cellular metabolism, precursor for phospholipids and neurotransmitters

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane structure, precursor for steroid hormone synthesis, bile acid production

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant properties, helps stabilize formulations, skin conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

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

Glycerin

Humectant properties maintaining moisture, widely used in moisturizers and as a solvent/base in formulations

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Moisturizing, emollient properties, supports skin barrier function

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Myristyl Myristate

Emollient properties improving skin texture and lubrication, enhances cosmetic formulation consistency

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

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Conditioning, detangling, reduces static in hair

Sodium PCA

Moisture retention, skin hydration (cosmetic use only)

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Alanine

Supports glucose metabolism, aids muscle tissue function, helps in maintaining blood sugar levels during exercise

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Effective pH stabilizer, maintains solution stability in pharmaceuticals and biochemical applications

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Prevents oxidation and prolongs shelf life of products

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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