Our cetaphil ingredients
Cetaphil ingredients are selected following extensive research to produce Cetaphil products that fulfill your specific skincare needs. They are specially formulated to provide an optimal blend of these ingredients to gently support sensitive skin and effectively cleanse and moisturize.
Cetaphil’s key ingredients
Cetaphil skincare products utilize ingredients such as niacinamide, panthenol, and glycerin each with unique features to produce highly effective skincare for a variety of skin types.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a succulent plant made of more than 95% water, providing excellent skin revitalization and has skin-soothing properties for dry skin.
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil, from the avocado fruit, is rich in vitamins A, D, and E, fatty acids and antioxidants, essential ingredients for combating oily skin. These vitamins give nourishment to the skin while also providing a moisturizing effect to help tackle flaky, dry skin.
Bisabolol
Bisabolol is a naturally occurring substance with many skin benefits. These include a soothing effect for dry skin.
Ceramides
Ceramides are found in the outermost layer of the skin and form a vital constituent of the skin barrier. Locking in skin moisture and protecting it from irritants. In skincare products, ceramides promote skin rejuvenation, hydration and boost skin resilience
Glycerin
Glycerin is a naturally occurring compound. It is a water-soluble emollient that softens and smooths skin. It also produces long-lasting moisturization by attracting water into the skin and helping to retain skin moisture, leaving it appearing healthy and youthful.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally within the skin and gives skin natural plumpness and a silky-smooth texture. With age, natural hyaluronic acid decreases. Hyaluronic acid can boost skin elasticity and impressively retain moisture
Niacinamide
Niacinamide or vitamin B3 is an essential vitamin for the skin with both antioxidants and hydrating properties.
Panthenol
Panthenol or pro-vitamin B5 is the active form of vitamin B5. This natural ingredient provides soothing effects to dry skin. It also has natural moisturizing properties which help skin retain moisture and remain soft, smooth, and radiant.
Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil, made from almonds, has emollient properties which allow it to smoothen and soften dry, and tackle rough skin textures. Other properties include moisturization and tackling skin aging. It also contains vitamin E for its antioxidant effects to protect from environmental stressors.
Shea Butter
Shea butter found naturally in the African shea tree is packed with vitamins and fatty acids, which benefits the skin greatly. It can restore and supplement the skin’s natural barrier, lock in moisture, and tackle dryness.
Tocopherol
Tocopherol or vitamin E has an antioxidant effect that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors. It also soothes skin with a hydrating effect.
Urea
Urea occurs naturally within the skin as part of the natural moisturizing factors. It has a dual-action with both keratolytic (shedding the horny outer of the skin, only at specific percentages) and hydrating effects. This allows it to soften and moisturize, making it ideal for dry, roughened skin.