Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm Versus CeraVe Healing Ointment

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm versus CeraVe Healing Ointment .

Published on March 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm

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Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

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Ingredient Info

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm 32 ingredients

CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm 32 ingredients

CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)

Vitamin E (2)

Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)

Redness Reducing (6)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (2)

Anti-Aging (6)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Ceramides (3)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Anti-Aging (4)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm 32 ingredients

CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Hexyl Laurate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Ceteareth-20 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • C12-16 Alcohols • Palmitic Acid • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Squalane • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg-8 • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Hydroxide

Petrolatum 46.5% • Paraffinum Liquidum • Paraffin • Ozokerite • Dimethicone • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Water • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Proline • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 10.

Ceramide NP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ceramide AP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. 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 NP Ceramide EOP

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ceramide EOP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

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 NP

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 8.

Phytosphingosine

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.

Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.

Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.

Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.

More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 20.

Cholesterol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising

Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.

Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.

Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 11.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 9.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 16.

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