Graham’s Natural Alternatives C+ Eczema & Dermatitis Cream Versus Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Updated on September 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing 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
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Ingredient Info
Graham’s Natural Alternatives C+ Eczema & Dermatitis Cream 23 ingredients
Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Baby Eczema Relief Cream 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Graham’s Natural Alternatives C+ Eczema & Dermatitis Cream 23 ingredients
Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Baby Eczema Relief Cream 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLanolin
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Lanolin, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Isopropyl Myristate, Honey, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid
Colloidal Oatmeal 5%
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningColloidal Oatmeal 5%, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isopropyl Myristate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Water
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 AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
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