CeraVe · Moisturizer
According to Clarity by Health AI, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream receives a Grade A based on 23 ingredients checked across 20+ safety dimensions including rosacea triggers, histamine liberators, MCAS triggers, and allergens.
This product passed Clarity screening with minimal or no flags.
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| Ingredient | Status | Evidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | Safe | Bronze | Safe. It's water.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Glycerin | Safe | Gold | Glycerin is generally considered safe for topical use during lactation.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Safe | Bronze | Safe. Not the same as drying alcohol. Fatty alcohol emulsifier.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Safe | Bronze | Coconut-derived emollient. Safe topically. |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Safe | Bronze | Fatty alcohol emollient.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Ceteareth-20 | Safe | Bronze | PEG-based emulsifier. Safe at cosmetic levels. |
| Petrolatum | Safe | Silver | Safe — inert occlusive barrier. Not absorbed. Widely used for nipple care during breastfeeding.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Potassium Phosphate | Safe | Gold | Generally considered safe in moderation.. Pregnancy: Caution |
| Ceramide NP | Safe | Silver | Topical. No systemic absorption concern.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Ceramide AP | Safe | Silver | Topical. No systemic absorption concern.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Ceramide EOP | Safe | Silver | Topical. No systemic absorption concern.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Carbomer | Safe | Bronze | Gel-forming thickener.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Dimethicone | Safe | Gold | Dimethicone is generally considered safe for use during lactation.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Safe | Bronze | Gentle conditioning emulsifier. Not a sulfate. |
| Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Safe | Bronze | Mild emulsifier. Well tolerated. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Safe | Gold | Considered safe for use during lactation.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Cholesterol | Safe | Silver | Topical skin-identical lipid. No concern.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Phenoxyethanol | Safe | Gold | Limited data available; use with caution during breastfeeding.. Pregnancy: Caution |
| Disodium EDTA | Safe | Bronze | Chelating agent. Minimal absorption. |
| Dipotassium Phosphate | Not in DB | ||
| Tocopherol | Safe | Gold | Tocopherol is generally considered safe during lactation.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Phytosphingosine | Safe | Silver | Topical. Skin-identical lipid. Anti-inflammatory.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Xanthan Gum | Safe | Gold | Considered safe for use during lactation.. Pregnancy: Safe |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Safe | Gold | Considered safe for use during lactation.. Pregnancy: Safe |
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According to Clarity by Health AI. Analysis based on 23 matched ingredients from 24 total. Ingredients are cross-referenced against the Clarity database of 1,650+ validated entries covering rosacea triggers, MCAS triggers, histamine liberators, DAO inhibitors, allergens, and more. This is not medical advice. Consult your dermatologist or healthcare provider.