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CeraVe Moisturising Cream Cerave

Cerave - CeraVe Moisturising Cream
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Key promises

Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

94 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW

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In stock 2/11/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ceramide eop
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
ceteareth-20
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
behentrimonium methosulfate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua/water Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
4 caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
5 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
6 ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
7 petrolatum One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
8 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
9 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
10 behentrimonium methosulfate Helps oil and water mix together
11 potassium phosphate Helps regulate the pH of the formulation
12 ethylhexyglycerin A preservative
13 sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together
14 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
15 dipostassium phosphate Used to adjust the pH of the product
16 ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
17 ceramide ap A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
18 phytoshingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
19 cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin
20 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
21 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
22 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
23 tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
24 ceramide eop A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
  • Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
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