Cetaphil Gentle Lotion
Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
3
Sodium Hydroxide
Effective at saponifying fats and oils, strong alkalinity enhances cleaning and grease removal
PEG-100 Stearate
None
Pantolactone
Water
Safe solvent, diluent, environmentally benign
Xanthan Gum
Stabilizes emulsions, improves texture and consistency, thickening agent
Citric acid
Enhances flavor, acts as a preservative by lowering pH and inhibiting microbial growth, aids in mineral absorption
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient, improves skin texture and spreadability of formulations
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations
Mandelic Acid
Exfoliation (keratolysis), improvement of acne lesions, reduction of post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma, antimicrobial activity against acne‑associated bacteria, improvement in skin texture and fine lines, lower irritation potential than glycolic acid at comparable use
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant properties, protects skin from oxidative damage, enhances product stability
Disodium EDTA
Prevents discoloration by chelating metals, enhances product stability
Glycerin
Humectant retaining moisture, widely used as a safe solvent and sweetener
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Moisturizing, emollient properties, supports skin barrier function
Gluconolactone
Exfoliation by gentle keratolysis, skin hydration due to humectant properties
Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifier stabilizing oil and water mixtures, skin conditioning agent, improves texture and spreadability
Dimethicone
Provides smooth texture, reduces foaming, imparts water repellency, enhances surface feel
Panthenol
Moisturizing, skin conditioning, enhances hydration and skin barrier function
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative enhancer, mild skin conditioning, antimicrobial properties
Niacinamide
Supports energy metabolism, skin barrier repair, reduces redness and hyperpigmentation in topical use
Phenoxyethanol
Effective preservative, broad antimicrobial spectrum, low volatility, good stability
Salicylic Acid
Antimicrobial properties, keratolytic/exfoliating action, may contribute to stain removal and biofilm disruption
cream
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