Rohto CareCera AP Intensive Moisture Barrier Skin Balm
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing23 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Care Cera AP Intensive Moisture Barrier Skin Balm”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl phytosphingosine, ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide eos, oligopeptide-24
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains oligopeptide-24, serine. These ingredients 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (pyridoxine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Oligopeptide-24~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-24Sodium chloride~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium chloride~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyridoxine hcl~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclSerine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SerineGlycerin~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinWater~1.5–2.3%
Butylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBehenyl alcohol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSqualane~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDihydroxylignoceroyl phytosphingosine~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide 1~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 1Ceramide 2~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 2Ceramide 3~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 3Ceramide eos~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide eosCaprooyl phytosphingosine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. 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
More about Caprooyl phytosphingosineGlycyrrhizic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oligopeptide-24~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-24Sodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium chloride~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyridoxine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineSerine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SerinePetrolatum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCholesterol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPropanediol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate se~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlucose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePeg-60 glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.75%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Xylitol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Pentylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyglyceryl-6 octastearate~0.3–0.75%
Behenic acid~0.4–0.9%
Peg-150 distearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateHydrogenated palm oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilBehenic acid~0.4–0.9%
Dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePolysorbate 60~0.2–0.8%
Octyldodecanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCeteareth-25~0.3–0.75%
Stearyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydrosulfite~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCeramide 1~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 1Ingredient list view
Oligopeptide-24, Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride, Pyridoxine hcl, Serine, Glycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Dihydroxylignoceroyl phytosphingosine, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide eos, Unknown, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Glycyrrhizic acid, Oligopeptide-24, Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride, Pyridoxine, Unknown, Serine, Petrolatum, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate se, Glucose, Peg-60 glyceryl stearate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Xylitol, Sodium hydroxide, Pentylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 octastearate, Behenic acid, Peg-150 distearate, Hydrogenated palm oil, Behenic acid, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Octyldodecanol, Ceteareth-25, Unknown, Stearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydrosulfite, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Ceramide 1, Unknown
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Rohto - CareCera AP Intensive Moisture Barrier Skin Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Rohto - CareCera AP Intensive Moisture Barrier Skin Balm ticks this box. Biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, glucose and butylene glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (caprooyl phytosphingosine, ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3 and cholesterol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 1 0.15% - 0.50%, caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.95%, ceramide eos 0.40% - 0.90%, ceramide 3 0.45% - 1.05%, ceramide 2 0.45% - 1.00% and ceramide 1 0.45% - 1.10%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (oligopeptide-24 0.30% - 0.75% and oligopeptide-24 22.00% - 33.00%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Cutaneous Metabolism of Vitamin B-6sciencedirect.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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