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Epaderm Ointment Versus Zeroderma Zerobase Emollient Cream

Body Treatment
Body Treatment
British Brand
British Brand

Updated on November 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe body treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Epaderm Ointment 5 ingredients

Zeroderma Zerobase Emollient Cream 8 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Epaderm Ointment 5 ingredients

Zeroderma Zerobase Emollient Cream 8 ingredients

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

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 Alcohol

We don't have a description for Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether yet.

Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.

It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.

Learn more about Paraffinum Liquidum

When to use

Epaderm Ointment 5 ingredients

Zeroderma Zerobase Emollient Cream 8 ingredients

6 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day