CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Water is the primary solvent in cosmetics, dissolving ingredients that are water-soluble and helping to hydrate skin by supporting moisture retention.

Glycerin is a natural humectant that draws water into the skin, enhancing hydration and maintaining skin softness and barrier integrity.

Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and emulsifier, providing a smooth texture and moisturizing effect without drying the skin.

Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, this ingredient acts as an emollient that moisturizes and replenishes the skin with a lightweight, non-greasy texture.

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier, enhancing the cream’s texture and moisturizing properties.

Petrolatum is a highly effective occlusive agent that locks in moisture and protects the skin barrier, widely used for dry and sensitive skin.

Potassium Phosphate acts as a buffering agent to maintain the pH balance of the product, ensuring stability and skin compatibility.

Ceramide NP is a key skin lipid that helps restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier, improving moisture retention and skin resilience.

Ceramide AP is another essential ceramide that supports the skin’s protective barrier, helping to maintain hydration and reduce sensitivity.

Ceramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid that reinforces the skin barrier and aids in moisture retention, crucial for healthy skin function.

Carbomer is a synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations, giving the cream its smooth consistency.

Dimethicone is a silicone-based emollient that creates a breathable barrier on the skin, enhancing smoothness and preventing water loss.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate is a mild conditioning agent and emulsifier that improves the texture and stability of the cream.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is a mild surfactant and emulsifier that helps blend ingredients and can improve skin hydration, though it may irritate very sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin plumpness.

Cholesterol is a natural lipid found in the skin that helps maintain barrier integrity and supports hydration and elasticity.

Disodium EDTA binds metal ions to stabilize the formulation and improve the effectiveness of preservatives.

Dipotassium Phosphate acts as a buffering agent to maintain the product’s pH, ensuring stability and skin compatibility.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is an antioxidant that protects skin cells from oxidative damage and supports skin healing and hydration.

Phytosphingosine is a lipid naturally found in skin that helps restore barrier function, reduce inflammation, and has antimicrobial effects.

Xanthan Gum is a natural polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic products, improving texture and consistency.

Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-conditioning agent that enhances preservative performance and provides mild antimicrobial benefits.