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CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Exfoliation

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "CeraVe - Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (alanine, glycerin, glycine, hydroxyethyl urea and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.45%, ceramide eop 0.50% - 0.75%, ceramide ap 0.50% - 0.75% and ceramide np 0.60% - 0.90%). 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This body moisturizer's fast absorbing and fast acting formula relieves and defends against 5 key signs of dryness , itch, tightness, roughness, scaling & flaking, and redness for intensely moisturized and healthier looking skin.

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This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

serine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin

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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: alanine, glycerin.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

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

cholesterol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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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

serine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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isopropyl palmitate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

sorbitan tristearate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

isopropyl palmitate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydroxyethyl urea, Isopropyl palmitate, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Octyldodecanol, C15-19 alkane, Glycine, Stearic acid, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Sorbitan tristearate, Sorbitan oleate, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Triethyl citrate, Isohexadecane, Sodium pca, Serine, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Palmitic acid, Alanine, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Xanthan gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Benzoic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate

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Key ingredients	ceramide ap ceramide eop +14 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +6 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +6 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +6 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: ceramide np ceramide ap +5 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +6 more Other: panthenol petrolatum	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +5 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +6 more Other: allantoin avena sativa kernel oil +1 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +6 more Other: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +7 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +1 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +7 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide as +3 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide eop +7 more Other: retinol ceramide ng +8 more
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Potential Irritants	peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +6 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +1 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? +5 more	retinol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ammonium lactate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? shea butter ethyl esters Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +37 more

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CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

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