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CeraVe, almost my favorite
Finding a Non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, oil-free and fragrance-free body lotion was hard. But when I found the ‘CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion’ I wanted it immediately! At first I looked at the hundreds of good reviews and researched the best body lotions, I bought the lotion, and immediately loved it! It leaves your skin feeling smooth and silky while still being unscented.
And after loving the product I wanted to understand more about the ingredients, and I wanted to know if it was vegan. Especially because at first glance the ingredients seemed hard to understand.
Below is the list of ingredients for the ‘CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion’ as shown in the website.
Aqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium Edta, Dipotassium Phosphate, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Yes, it may seem confusing with all the complicated ingredients. But not for long! Below is the list of ingredients that I defined with short summaries.
Glycerin — Glycerin (also called glycerol) is a naturally occurring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. Glycerin may be of animal or vegetable origin. It’s used as a moisturizer in many skincare products. (ewg.org).
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is made by first separating the fatty acids and the glycerol in coconut oil. This is done by hydrolyzing the coconut oil, which involves applying heat and pressure to the oil to split it apart (ingredients.puracy.com). It is used to moisturize the skin without clogging it.
Cetearyl Alcohol — Cetearyl Alcohol is made by combining fatty alcohols from such vegetable sources as coconut fatty alcohol. Cetearyl Alcohol is used in cosmetics as a stabilizer to thicken an emulsion and keep it from separating, and as a foaming agent. (truenatural.com)
Cetyl Alcohol — Cetyl alcohol is often derived from coconut, palm, or vegetable oil. These oils typically come from coconut palm trees, palm trees, corn plants, sugar beets, or soy plants (ingredients.puracy.com). Usually used as a thickener and moisturizer.
Potassium Phosphate — Potassium Phosphate is an inorganic (not composed of plant or animal matter) salt. It’s used as a PH stabilizer (ewg.org).
Ceramide Np / Ceramide Ap / Ceramide Eop — The ceramides used in skincare products typically are derived from plants (wheat germ is a common source) or are synthetic. It’s made by breaking down the enzymes to use as a moisturizer.
Carbomer — Carbomer is made with a series of synthetic polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. They come in the form of white, fluffy powders. Carbomers are thickening agents that help control the viscosity and flow of cosmetic products (truthinaging.com).
Dimethicone — Dimethicone is considered a synthetic ingredient, even though it’s derived from natural silicon. Applied to skin, dimethicone forms a permeable barrier that works to prevent moisture loss and impart a wonderfully silky feel. Dimethicone is considered safe as used in cosmetic products (paulaschoice.com).
Ceteareth-20 — Ceteareths are made from cetearyl alcohol- a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol (natural fatty acids from coconut oil). Ceteareth-20 functions as an emollient and emulsifier. (truthinaging.com).
Behentrimonium Methosulfate — Behentrimonium Chloride is made from colza oil, which is derived from the Brassica napus subsp, a plant primarily cultivated in Northern Europe and the USA. A natural lubricant (.naturesaid.ca).
Methylparaben — It occurs naturally in several fruits, particularly in blueberries.It is the most frequently used antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics. (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate — Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is a sodium salt of the lauric acid ester of lactyl lactate. It’s used as an emulsifying agent and emulsifying (ewg.org).
Cholesterol — Cholesterol is a mono-unsaturated, secondary alcohol of the cyclopentanophenanthrene system, it’s made of lipids and is used in many skincare products. It is a skin-conditioning agent.
Disodium Edta — EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a chelating agent, used to sequester and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product. (ewg.org).
Dipotassium Phosphate — Disodium phosphate is made by combining phosphoric acid, derived from phosphate rock, with soda ash. This material is then crystallized and purified (tomsofmain.com). Used as a PH adjuster. (ewg.org).
Propylparaben — All commercially used parabens are synthetically produced, although some are identical to those found in nature. They are produced by the esterification of para-hydroxybenzoic acid with the appropriate alcohol, such as methanol, ethanol, or n-propanol. Used as a preservative. (ewg.org).
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid — The hyaluronic acid that is used as medicine is extracted from rooster combs or made by bacteria in the laboratory. (webmd.com). Used as a moisturizer.
Phytosphingosine — Phytosphingosine is a synthetic ingredient, that is a skin conditioning agent. (ewg.org).
Xanthan gum — Xanthan gum is made by taking glucose, sucrose, or lactose then it is fermented by Xanthomonas campestris, a bacteria. Next, it is made into a solid by isopropyl alcohol. “Then after drying, it is ground into fine powder. It turns into gum when added to a liquid” (skincarebyalana.com) It is used for product texture and formulation.
Polysorbate 20 — Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20) is a synthetic, surfactant and emulsifier used in cleaners and personal care products. Used as a solubilizing agent. (ewg.org).
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate — A synthetic ingredient used in many skincare products as a skin-conditioning agent.
The ‘CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion’ is Non-comedogenic (doesn’t block pores), hypoallergenic (relatively unlikely to cause an allergic reaction), oil-free and fragrance-free, but after my research I found out that it was not Vegan. And even though that is very important to me, this body lotion has been the best I have found so far, and will keep using it until I find something better.
All the data and usage facts are based on my research and my use of the product. I am not a skincare expert, I am just expressing my opinions. I have not been paid by ‘CeraVe’ to write this article.
