2. Three Essential Ceramides

Ceramides form the basis of pretty much all of CeraVe’s products, and CeraVe’s use of three essential ceramides has been dubbed the “ceramide difference” by dermatologists and fans of the brand, alike.

To break it down, ceramides are essential lipids (i.e. fat-soluble compounds which is something that our bodies already create naturally) that make up around half of the skin’s natural barrier and help to ensure that our skin cells are held together and that the barrier of the skin remains intact, healthy and able to maintain the optimum amount of moisture. 

This means that, unlike other types of skincare products on the market, CeraVe’s products are actually able to help our bodies maintain and regulate our natural skin barrier by increasing the skin’s ability to seal in moisture, as well as the skin’s ability to protect itself against free radicals, impurities, dirt and much more.

At the time of writing, the three essential ceramides that are incorporated into CeraVes products are Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, and Ceramide EOP, which are ceramides that have each been optimized to be suitable for dry, delicate, and sensitive skin.

3. Dermatologist Recommended

Ideal for sensitive skin sufferers, or those who suffer from skin conditions such as eczema, all of CeraVe’s skincare products come with the seal of approval of leading dermatologists around the world.

Thanks to this, it means that CervaVe’s skincare products can be used with the peace of mind that its formulas are suitable for treating skin in need of a little extra TLC, and contain no nasty chemicals or ingredients that could potentially make these types of conditions worse. CeraVe’s products are so gentle, that they can even be used on delicate baby skin! 

Cetaphil Brand Overview

When compared to CeraVe, Cetaphil is a considerably older skincare brand as it was first created in 1947. Ever since its first creation way back in the 40s, Cetaphil has seemingly gone from strength to strength and has come a long way since its initial product launch of the Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion (which has since been renamed to the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser) and is now available all over the world, and boasts a large catalog of skincare products.