CeraVe Renewing SA Cream

12/27 Best Ingredients

9/27 Good Ingredients

6/27 Unfavorable Ingredients

4/27 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
phytosphingosine

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

hyaluronic acid

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

Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

cholecalciferol (vitamin d3 in corn oil)

Cholecalciferol. Vitamin D3, promotes healthy skin functions. Penetrates the skin to raise vitamin D levels in the body.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3976443
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)

glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
ammonium lactate

Ammonium Lactate. Medical moisturizing agent. Could cause minor eye irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 62358

niacinamide

Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer

Abrasive Ingredients

salicylic acid

Salicylic Acid. Used to treats numerous skin conditions including eczema and acne. Also has exfoliating properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMHT0012067

Cleansing Ingredients

peg 100 stearate

Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16011869

edetate disodium

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

purified water

Aqua. Water
behentrimonium methosulfate

Behentrimonium Methosulfate. Emulsifying agent
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent

sodium lauroyl lactylate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

Unfavorable Ingredients

mineral oil

Mineral Oil. Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - Atopic Dermatitis
triethanolamine

Triethanolamine. Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 8956558
cetyl alcohol

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

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
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, Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Ammonium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 in Corn Oil), Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Ceramide 1, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Edetate Disodium, Propylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe SA renewing cream helps restore and repair extremely dry, rough skin. Its patented Multivesicular Emulsion (MVE) provides controlled release over time with ceramides that moisturize and soften skin. read more

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