CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream Versus ACO Psoriasis Treatment Cream
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
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They both do not contain any common allergens or fragrances
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream 36 ingredients
ACO Psoriasis Treatment Cream 9 ingredients
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CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream 36 ingredients
ACO Psoriasis Treatment Cream 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid 2%, Water, Urea, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Laureth-9, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, 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 WaterCetearyl 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 AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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