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CeraVe
Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream
A body lotion built around BHA and Salicylic acid, 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
- Redness & rosacea
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Uneven texture
How to use
1 Cleanse skin with CeraVe Psoriasis Cleanser 2 Apply Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream to affected areas one to four times daily, or as directed by a doctor
Caution
Sunburn alert: This product contains an alpha-hydroxy acid that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and increase the possibility of sunburn. To help minimize skin sensitivity, apply sunscreen daily, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards
What's inside
Ingredients List
19 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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
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.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Urea
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydroxyacetophenone, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Laureth-9, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Urea
Antistatic, Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Se →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →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 →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 →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →
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