cetaphil

Cetaphil has more than 75 years of experience in caring for sensitive skin. Their gentle skincare products are recommended by dermatologists and used worldwide to defend against the 5 signs of skin sensitivity, including dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness, and build-up of weakened skin barriers for long-lasting protection. 

FAQs

Who are Cetaphil?

Cetaphil offers science-based, dermatologically tested, sensitive skincare products. With a wealth of experience in skincare, Cetaphil has gained the confidence of both healthcare professionals and patients. They utilise a diverse set of essential components like Niacinamide, Ceramides, and Hyaluronic Acid, each offering distinct and impactful benefits to tackle a range of skin issues including dryness, sensitivity and oily skin.

What are the most popular products by Cetaphil?

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a hypoallergenic, non-foaming formula tailored for dry and sensitive skin. With a balanced pH, it delicately cleanses without over-drying, effectively removing impurities and makeup. Suitable for the face and body, it's pore-friendly, fragrance-free, and doubles as a light makeup remover, promoting soft, healthy skin.

Cetaphil's Hydrating Night Cream is a quickly absorbed, Hyaluronic Acid-infused formula designed for normal to very dry skin. This nourishing cream provides rapid rehydration and gentle overnight nourishment, resulting in soft, smooth skin.

Cetaphil's Moisturising Body Cream Tub is designed to deeply rehydrate and moisturise dry, sensitive skin, offering up to 24 hours of hydration. Suitable for all skin types, it aids in restoring and reinforcing the skin's inherent protective barrier, resulting in soft and smooth skin.

Cetaphil's Oily Skin Cleanser is a mild foaming cleanser suitable for sensitive combination skin. It efficiently eliminates dirt, light makeup, and impurities without irritation or dehydration. With a pH-balanced formula, it maintains the skin's natural barrier, reducing excess oil without stripping essential moisture.

Cetaphil's Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream is a specialised treatment for sensitive skin, targeting dark circles and rejuvenating the eye area. Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide, it's suitable for normal to very dry skin, absorbing quickly. Clinically gentle, it intensely moisturises, enhancing radiance and safeguarding against sensitivity signs and environmental stressors.

What are the 5 signs of skin sensitivity?

Cetaphil acknowledges that 70% of people globally experience skin sensitivity to some degree. Through dermatologist collaboration, they've identified 5 signs of sensitivity and provide products clinically tested to address them:

Dryness: Nourishing, hydrating ingredients like Glycerin and Shea Butter strengthen the skin barrier to better retain moisture without causing irritation.

Irritation: Sensitive skin tends to react to things like cold weather and skincare products containing harsh ingredients, resulting in redness, itching, burning or stinging. This is why Cetaphil products are formulated with gentle, soothing ingredients, dermatologist recommended to care for sensitive skin.

Roughness: Skin regularly sheds its surface layers to keep it smooth and healthy looking. But this process can become disrupted, resulting in patches of rough, dry, uneven and flaky skin. Gentle exfoliation using a gentle cleanser or a moisturiser can smooth rough skin without causing irritation or drying out your skin, strengthening the natural skin barrier and allowing the outer layer to be renewed.

Tightness: Dehydrated skin loses elasticity, causing it to feel tight. Use a hydrating cleanser or moisturiser on tight skin to tackle dryness and improve skin elasticity.

Weakened skin barrier: The role of our skin barrier is to keep moisture in and irritants out. A weakened or damaged skin barrier becomes less effective, leaving you prone to a range of sensitive skin issues All of Cetaphil's skincare products help to maintain, strengthen and restore the skin barrier, formulated with skin-essential vitamins and other nourishing ingredients.

Is Cetaphil good for Acne?

While Cetaphil isn't an acne treatment, gentle skincare can aid acne-prone skin care. Suitable for cleansing and moisturising, products respect skin barriers and won't clog pores.

The Oily Skin Cleanser is a light, foaming, pH-friendly cleansing gel that removes dirt and unclogs pores without drying or irritating the skin whilst Gentle Foaming Cleanser is soap-free and leaves even sensitive skin feeling clean and fresh without causing irritation.

The Daily Hydrating Moisturiser, with Hyaluronic Acid, offers lightweight, lasting hydration by retaining moisture from the skin without feeling heavy. Even better, the Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF 50+ is a non-comedogenic UV-protective option to keep your skin hydrated and protected during the day.

Is Cetaphil good for oily skin?

For oily skin, avoid over-cleansing; twice a day is sufficient, even though it might be tempting to remove excess oil more often it can actually make your skin produce more oil. The Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is specifically created for oily skin due to its foamy formula and exfoliating properties that brighten skin and boost collagen.

Prioritise non-comedogenic products to prevent pore blockage which makes oily skin worse. Use a light, non-comedogenic moisturiser like Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid to reduce oil and shine.

Is Cetaphil good for redness and rosacea?

Cetaphil products, endorsed by dermatologists, offer sensitive skin care. The PRO range isn't a rosacea treatment but provides expert care for redness and rosacea. Dermatologically tested, the range includes Moisturising Day Cream SPF30 with a tint for even skin tone and sun protection. The Moisturising Night Cream, favoured by experts, hydrates and reduces redness. The Cleansing Facial Wash gently cleanses redness and rosacea-prone skin. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is also suitable for redness and uneven skin tone.

Is Cetaphil good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Cetaphil is an excellent choice for sensitive skin care. Their range of products, including the Gentle Skin Cleanser, are designed to maintain your skin's natural moisture while effectively removing dirt, makeup, and excess oil without causing dryness or irritation. They offer moisturisers like Daily Hydrating Moisturiser, Daily Defence with SPF50, and PRO Tinted Day Moisturiser, specially formulated for sensitive skin, free from fragrances and hypoallergenic.

Is Cetaphil good for dry skin?

Yes, Cetaphil is well-suited for dry skin care. Their products cater to the needs of dry skin by offering gentle cleansing and effective moisturising solutions. The Gentle Skin Cleanser is recommended for cleansing dry skin. To avoid further dryness, apply moisturiser promptly after cleansing, while the skin is still damp, to help retain moisture. Cetaphil's moisturisers, are designed to soothe and hydrate dry skin containing ingredients like Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid that aids in retaining moisture.

How do I use the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser?

Dispense one to two pumps of cleanser onto the palm of your hand.

Rub your hands together to warm up the cleanser.

Gently massage the cleanser into your dry face and neck for 30 seconds to a minute.

If you are using water, rinse the cleanser with lukewarm water.

If you are not using water, wipe the cleanser off with a soft, damp cloth.

Pat your face dry with a clean towel.

You can use the Gentle Skin Cleanser twice a day, morning and night. It is a good choice for people with dry to normal skin. It is non-irritating and fragrance-free, so it is gentle on the skin.

Is Cetaphil cruelty-free?

Cetaphil does not test their products or ingredients of their products on animals at any stage of the production process.

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