Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash Versus CeraVe Soothing Body Wash
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
CeraVe Soothing Body Wash 24 ingredients
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About this product
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Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
CeraVe Soothing Body Wash 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Trideceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Laureth-2
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Laureth-2, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ceramide 3, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientLaureth-7 Citrate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Laureth-4, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Laureth-7 Citrate, Water, Urea, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
CeraVe Soothing Body Wash 24 ingredients
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