cerave Intensive Stretch Marks Cream

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. Purified Water
2. Glycerin
3. Cetearyl Alcohol
4. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
5. Ceteareth-20
6. Panthenol
7. Butyrospermum Parkii
8. Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
9. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
10. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
11. Petrolatum
12. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13. Ceramide 3
14. Ceramide 6 11
15. Ceramide 1
16. Hyaluronic Acid
17. Niacinamide
18. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
19. Calendula Officinalis Extract
20. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
21. Lactic Acid
22. Dimethicone
23. Salicylic Acid
24. Zinc Citrate
25. Sodium Citrate
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Behentrimonium Methosulfate
28. Tocopheryl Acetate
29. Potassium Phosphate
30. Sodium PCA
31. Triethanolamine
32. Dipotassium Phosphate
33. Isopropyl Myristate
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. Sodium Hydroxide
36. Marrubium Vulgare Extract
37. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Phytosphingosine
40. Cholesterol
41. Carbomer
42. Xanthan Gum
43. 1,2-Hexanediol
44. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains silicones

Formulation view Intensive body cream leveraging glycerin, ceramides, and plant butters for a strong occlusive barrier. Includes panthenol, salicylic acid, and zinc for soothing and exfoliation. Ideal for very dry skin or areas prone to stretch marks. Note: The heavy petrolatum and wax base is highly comedogenic and strictly for body application only.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl EthylhexanoatePrunus Domestica Seed ExtractTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

皮肤调理剂

Butyrospermum Parkii

Other ingredients

Ceteareth-20Mangifera Indica Seed ButterPetrolatumCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide 3Ceramide 6 11Ceramide 1Hyaluronic AcidNiacinamideArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCalendula Officinalis ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Lactic AcidDimethiconeSalicylic AcidZinc CitrateSodium CitratePhenoxyethanolBehentrimonium MethosulfateTocopheryl AcetatePotassium PhosphateSodium PCATriethanolamineDipotassium PhosphateIsopropyl MyristateEthylhexylglycerinSodium HydroxideMarrubium Vulgare ExtractSodium Lauroyl LactylateDisodium EDTAPhytosphingosineCholesterolCarbomerXanthan Gum1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Prunus Domestica Seed Extract

Prunus domestica seed extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Petrolatum

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Ceramide 6 11

Not decoded yet

Ceramide 1

Not decoded yet

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Calendula Officinalis Extract

Calendula extract; antioxidant, potential allergen at high doses

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Dimethicone

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Zinc Citrate

Zinc citrate; antimicrobial in oral care; restricted ingredient, verify compliance; safe at low levels

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Potassium Phosphate

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Dipotassium Phosphate

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

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Marrubium Vulgare Extract

Saponarin-rich extract for soothing and hydration; typical in photoprotection or sensitive skin formulas

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phytosphingosine

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

Cholesterol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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