Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Linked Index entries: WaterFunctionalWaterFunctionalAqua / Water / Eau · Solvent vehiclePrimary solvent and vehicle in most skincare; listed as Aqua, Water, or Eau on INCI.Open in the Index →, GlycerinGlycerinStrongGlycerin · Polyol humectantThe workhorse humectant: cheap, endlessly studied, and better than the fashionable alternatives at holding water.Open in the Index →, PetrolatumPetrolatumStrongPetrolatum · Hydrocarbon occlusiveClassic occlusive that slows TEWL and accelerates barrier recovery after disruption; FDA OTC skin protectant.Open in the Index →, Dicaprylyl EtherDicaprylyl EtherModerateDicaprylyl Ether · Humectant / solventDicaprylyl Ether is a humectant or solvent used to hold water and dissolve formula components.Open in the Index →, DimethiconeDimethiconeStrongDimethicone · Linear polydimethylsiloxaneLightweight silicone occlusive/emollient and FDA OTC skin protectant; reduces TEWL with less greasiness than petrolatum.Open in the Index →, Glyceryl StearateFunctionalGlyceryl StearateFunctionalGlyceryl Stearate · Emollient / occlusiveGlyceryl Stearate is an emollient or occlusive that softens skin and slows water loss.Open in the Index →, Cetyl AlcoholFunctionalCetyl AlcoholFunctionalCetyl Alcohol · Fatty alcohol co-emulsifierC16 fatty alcohol used to thicken and stabilize oil-in-water creams.Open in the Index →, Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilModerateHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil · Emollient / occlusiveHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil is an emollient or occlusive that softens skin and slows water loss.Open in the Index →, PEG-30 StearateFunctionalPEG-30 StearateFunctionalPEG-30 Stearate · Emollient / occlusivePEG-30 Stearate is an emollient or occlusive that softens skin and slows water loss.Open in the Index →, PanthenolPanthenolModeratePanthenol · Provitamin B5Humectant that converts to pantothenic acid; good evidence for barrier recovery and soothing.Open in the Index →, NiacinamideNiacinamideStrongNiacinamide · Vitamin B3 amideWater-soluble B3 with strong evidence for barrier, tone and sebum; among the most studied topical actives.Open in the Index →, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilModeratePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil · Emollient / occlusivePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil is an emollient or occlusive that softens skin and slows water loss.Open in the Index →.

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