Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ceramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream versus Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on May 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Body Lotion
Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.
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Ingredient Info
Ceramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream 39 ingredients
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ceramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream 39 ingredients
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion 33 ingredients
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Ceramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream 39 ingredients
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion 33 ingredients
Water • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Olivate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sorbitan Stearate • Dimethicone • Sodium PCA • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Ceramide NP • Lecithin • Phospholipids • Glycine Soja Sterols • Linoleic Acid • Glycine Soja Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Hedera Helix Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Allantoin • Citrus Grandis Seed Extract • Tocopherol • Lactic Acid • Sorbityl Laurate • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetearyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycerin • Cetearyl Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Olivate • Dimethicone • Ceramide NP • Lecithin • Phospholipids • Glycine Soja Sterols • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Panthenol • Allantoin • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Ulva Lactuca Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Sorbitol • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Ceramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glycine Soja Sterols is derived from the soybean plant. Sterols are an organic compound and technically an alcohol.
Unlike solvent alcohols, glycine soja sterols have emollient properties and help hydrate the skin.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Sterols can be found in plants, animals, and fungi.
Learn more about Glycine Soja SterolsCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCeramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ceramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Ceramedx Ultra Moisturizing Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.
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