Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, Fragrance Free

8/18 Best Ingredients

6/18 Good Ingredients

4/18 Unfavorable Ingredients

3/18 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935

tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

petrolatum

Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
dicaprylyl ether

Dicaprylyl Ether. Skin conditioner, emollient
dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer

glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil

Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
dimethiconol

Dimethiconol. Emollient

Cleansing Ingredients

peg 30 stearate

Peg Monostearate. Cleansing agent

disodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
acrylates/c10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer. Useful for combining ingredients, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling

glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

Glyceryl Acrylate/acrylic Acid Copolymer. Viscosity controlling agent
sodium hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 14798

Unfavorable Ingredients

cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
benzyl alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol. Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11766131

phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6
propylene glycol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, PEG-30 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide

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Merchant's description of this product:
Dry, Sensitive Skin Treatment. Fragrance Free. Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream was formulated specifically for chronic dry, sensitive skin. Contains a superior system of extra-strength emollients and humectants, clinically proven to bind water to the skin and prevent moisture loss. Provides long-lasting relief to even severe dry skin. Free of lanolins, parabens and fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin. Non-comedogenic. read more

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