cerave Hydrating Cleanser Bar

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
2. Stearic Acid
3. Aqua/Water/Eau
4. Sodium Isethionate
5. Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
6. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
7. Potassium Phosphate
8. Ceramide NP
9. Ceramide AP
10. Ceramide EOP
11. Carbomer
12. Glycerin
13. Cetearyl Alcohol
14. Ceteareth-20
15. Dimethicone
16. Behentrimonium Methosulfate
17. Sodium Chloride
18. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Cholesterol
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Dipotassium Phosphate
24. Tocopherol
25. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
26. Petrolatum
27. Phytosphingosine
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Ethylene Brassylate
30. Cetyl Alcohol
31. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Hydrating cleansing bar using mild Cocoyl Isethionate to avoid harsh alkali irritation. Enriched with three Ceramides and Cholesterol to mimic skin lipids and repair barriers. Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid for moisture; TiO2 for color. Best for dry or compromised skin. Factory observation: Incorporating lipids into soap bars requires precise control of water and oil phase dispersion to ensure no tightness post-wash, a typical 'maintenance' cleanser design.

Key ingredients

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateStearic Acid

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Sodium IsethionateCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

着色剂

Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide

BUFFERING

Potassium Phosphate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Ceramide NP

Other ingredients

Ceramide APCeramide EOPCarbomerGlycerinCetearyl AlcoholCeteareth-20DimethiconeBehentrimonium MethosulfateSodium ChlorideSodium Lauroyl LactylateSodium HyaluronateCholesterolPhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTADipotassium PhosphateTocopherolCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePetrolatumPhytosphingosineXanthan GumEthylene BrassylateCetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Sodium Isethionate

Mild surfactant with low foam but good cleaning; ideal for sensitive-skin cleansers.

Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide

Inorganic physical sunscreen and white colorant; large particles and inert; may look chalky at high levels.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffer, pH control, non-irritating, non-comedogenic.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Petrolatum

Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Ethylene Brassylate

Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

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