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Eucerin Original Healing, Creme for Very Dry Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free Versus Eucerin Original Healing Cream

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
German Brand Germany
German Brand Germany

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Emollient

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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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.

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Emulsion Stabilising

Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.

The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.

Emollient, Emulsifying

A complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin and is classified as a fatty alcohol.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Preservative

Piroctone Olamine is used to treat fungal infections and often found in anti-dandruff shampoo.

This ingredient is particularly effective against Malassezia, the root cause of dandruff.

Piroctone olamine is water-soluble.

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When to use

11 Routines
27% use in am
73% use in pm
100% use every day
78 Routines
35% use in am
65% use in pm
92% use every day
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Reviews

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Eucerin Original Healing, Creme for Very Dry Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free 7 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1)
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BubbIes

1 year ago
Review

Three stars because I mostly blame my skin for my bad reaction to this. I don’t seem to be able to tolerate fatty alcohols or any sort of clogging ingredients, which is extremely unfortunate because that essentially means I can’t use some of the most basic occlusives. I advise against this if you have decently acne or clog prone skin as it’s VERY thick. I had trouble just rubbing it across my Show more

#great value
#broke me out
#irritating
#heavy

Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating