CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion

9/24 Best Ingredients

11/24 Good Ingredients

4/24 Unfavorable Ingredients

2/24 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
hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic Acid. Pumps up wrinkles, reducing their visibility
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMC2923951

phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine. Potentially reduces wrinkle depth and promotes normal skin functions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18489360

Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

ceramide 3

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
ceramide 6 ii

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues

ceramide 1

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
cholesterol

Cholesterol. Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer

Cleansing Ingredients

polyglyceryl 3 diisostearate

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. Cleansing agent and moisturizer

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

Conditioning Ingredients

potassium phosphate

Potassium Phosphate. PH adjuster

dipotassium phosphate

Potassium Phosphate. PH adjuster

Neutral Ingredients

purified water

Aqua. Water
behentrimonium methosulfate

Behentrimonium Methosulfate. Emulsifying agent
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
ceteareth 20

Ceteareth-20. Solvent

sodium lauroyl lactylate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

Unfavorable Ingredients

polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6
cetyl alcohol

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

methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
propylparaben

Propylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

Original List of Ingredients:

Purified Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum

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Merchant's description of this product:
Fast absorbing CeraVe moisturizing lotion is formulated to increase your skin's ability to attract, hold and distribute moisture. It penetrates deeply to restore balance and essential lipids without leaving any heavy or grease feeling behind. The fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formula contains MVE technology, to gradually release the nourishing and protective ingredients into the skin, helping your skin stay hydrated all day. read more

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