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CeraVe - Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream

CeraVe Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream

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Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4

Key actives

Niacinamide0.45% - 0.65%Ceramide np0.65% - 0.95%Ceramide ap0.5% - 0.8%

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Product Summary

"CeraVe - Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and isopropyl myristate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.40%, ceramide eop 0.50% - 0.70%, ceramide ap 0.50% - 0.80% and ceramide np 0.65% - 0.95%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 25.50A$ in Australia.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cholesterol, isopropyl myristate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine

Sodium hyaluronate0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Ceramide ap0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Ceramide eop0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Ceramide np0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Cholesterol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Glycerin4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Isopropyl myristate2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Phytosphingosine0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Cyclopentasiloxane2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Cetearyl alcohol5.9% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Cetyl palmitate1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

Isostearyl neopentanoate1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic

Niacinamide0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Avena sativa kernel extract0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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