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Benadryl Extra strength itch stopping cream
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Benadryl Extra strength itch stopping cream

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium
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Moisturizing
Cetyl alcohol
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What the product description says
“Extra strength itch stopping cream”
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Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (cetyl alcohol) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).

Cetyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~23–34%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl urea
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cetyl alcohol~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Glycol stearate~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene glycol~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Water~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Cetyl alcohol, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Glycol stearate, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Water

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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