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CeraVe Healing Ointment

When (and how) to use Healing Ointment by CeraVe

Last updated on February 03, 2025.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use CeraVe Healing Ointment.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the evening. In fact, 79% of routines created by our community use it in the evening.

How often

82% of routines use this product every day, and 12% use it as_needed.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 9 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

619 routines created by our community use this product.

1. Apply as needed to temporarily protect and help relieve dry, cracked, and chafed skin. 2. Apply to face and body before bed to lock in moisture overnight.

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Healing Ointment.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Used together in 16% routines
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Used together in 10% routines
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Used together in 9% routines
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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Healing Ointment.

used in the evening
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask The Original Makeup Eraser Makeup Remover Cloth The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum For Sensitive Skin Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème US
Beating Endo Acne
By Shellbelle
Combination Skin
Oiliness
Acne
Dark Spots
Texture
used in the evening
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane Versed Baby Cheeks All In One Hydrating Milk CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Sun Bum Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 Coconut Peach Slices Snail Rescue Intensive Wash-Off Mask Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.025% Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum
winter 2022
By josiebeth
Sensitive Skin
Acne
Sensitivity
Dullness
used in the evening
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate US The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum Lancôme Genifique Advanced Youth Activating Eye Cream CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
10/10 for Glowing Skin
By Logan_8891
Normal Skin
Fine Lines
Wrinkles
Pores
Dullness
used in the morning & evening
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 e.l.f. cosmetics SuperHydrate Moisturizer CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 Heritage Store Rosewater Toner
Orig Routine
By BimpeOduwole_98
Combination Skin
Sensitivity
Dryness
Dark Spots
Pores
used in the evening
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser US COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin Timeless Skin Care CoEnzyme Q10 Serum Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner
current products to use up
By JayDav_77
Sensitive Skin
Acne
Sensitivity
Dryness
Dark Spots
used in the evening
Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin
Current Routine
By lilae
Dry Skin
Dark Spots
Pores
Texture

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