Science: Cetaphil Moisturizers Reviews by NvWah_Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion, Fragrance Free

This is a simple, glycerin based moisturizer. Another moisturizing ingredient is macadamia nut oil.

The ingredient panthenol is alcohol form of vitamin B. Panthenol penetrates deeply into the skin and adds essential moisture and restores skin suppleness. It can be used to treat a myriad of minor skin disorders and irritations.

This moisturizer should be safe enough for sensitive skin.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
3rd ingredient		hydrogenated polyisobutene is emollient, moisturizer and restores skin suppleness.
4th ingredient		cetearyl alcohol is fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other ingredients.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

Yes	Yes	No	Low	$12.99	No	No	Dry, Sensitive

Moisturizing		Glycerin, Macadamia Nut Oil, Panthenol (pre-vitamin B, pump of moisture)
Smoothing		Dimethicone (silicone)
Anti-oxidant		Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E)

Skin irritation		Contains sodium hydroxide, a strong chemical that is severely irritating to skin. But it is one of the last few ingredients so the concentration may not be high enough to cause concerns.

Fragrance		Farnesol
Emollients		Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Stearyl alcohol
pH adjusters		Citric acid
Film forming agents		Acrylates/C10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
Preservatives		Phenoxyethanol
Thickening agents		Ceteareth-20