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CeraVe
Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
A body lotion built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
- Eczema-prone
How to use
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Caution
Children under 2 years old: Do not use, ask a doctor
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 20 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Arginine PCA, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pramoxine Hcl, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Pramoxine Hcl
Antioxidant
Morpholine, 4-[3-(4-butoxyphenoxy)-propyl]-, hydrochloride
Learn more about Pramoxine Hcl →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Isopropyl Myristate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Myristate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
Dupes
- CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream84% match
- CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion81% match
- CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream75% match
- CeraVe Baby Eczema Relief Cream72% match
- CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Lotion69% match
- Minimalist Niacinamide 5% Body Lotion68% match