CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Oil-free daily facial moisturizer with SPF 30 and broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Contains ceramides and niacinamide.
Ingredient Snapshot
5 beneficial ingredients detected with no known safety concerns.
1 ingredient to watch — Oxybenzone may cause sensitivity in some skin types.
Ingredients (6)
Niacinamide(Vitamin B3)
Benefits
- ✓Minimizes pores
- ✓Evens skin tone
- ✓Strengthens the skin barrier
- ✓Anti-inflammatory
Potential concerns
- !May cause flushing at high concentrations in sensitive individuals
Sources
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — FDA Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Niacinamide is considered safe for use in cosmetics. It is a well-established skin-conditioning agent with evidence supporting its role in improving skin texture, tone, and barrier function.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Niacinamide: CTPA lists niacinamide as a safe and effective skin-conditioning agent widely used across cosmetic formulations, with a strong safety profile across concentrations typically used in cosmetics (2–10%).
Ceramide NP
Benefits
- ✓Replenishes lipids lost during cleansing
- ✓Supports barrier integrity and moisture retention
Sources
CTPA Skin Barrier Science — Ceramides in Cosmetic Formulations: Ceramides are endogenous lipids critical to the skin barrier. Topical application of ceramide NP (ceramide 3) has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to restore stratum corneum lipid composition, reduce transepidermal water loss, and improve symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Titanium Dioxide(Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891))
Benefits
- ✓White pigment used to adjust opacity and brighten shade formulations
Sources
FDA Final Monograph — Titanium Dioxide as GRASE Sunscreen: Titanium dioxide is classified as GRASE (Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective) by the FDA for use as an OTC sunscreen active ingredient at concentrations up to 25%. It provides broad-spectrum UV protection.
SCCS Opinion on Titanium Dioxide (Nano) in Cosmetics: The SCCS concluded that nano-TiO2 in sunscreens is safe when applied to healthy, intact skin. However, the SCCS notes that inhalation exposure from spray products is not fully assessed and recommends avoiding spray formulations containing nano-TiO2.
Benzophenone-3(Oxybenzone)
Benefits
- ✓Provides UVA and UVB sun protection
Potential concerns
- !FDA has identified as a systemic absorber — safety not fully established
- !May cause allergic contact dermatitis
- !Potential endocrine disruption concerns under investigation
Sources
Sunscreen Drug Products — FDA Proposed Rule 2019: The FDA has proposed that oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) is not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) due to demonstrated systemic absorption exceeding FDA thresholds and insufficient data on potential endocrine disruption.
Glycerin(Glycerol)
Benefits
- ✓Humectant preventing cleansing-related dryness
- ✓Keeps skin hydrated post-wash
Sources
FDA GRAS Database — Glycerin: Glycerin (glycerol) is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a cosmetic ingredient, it is one of the most widely used and well-tolerated humectants, drawing moisture from the environment to the outer layers of the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate(Hyaluronic Acid Salt)
Benefits
- ✓Powerful humectant holding up to 1000x its weight in water
- ✓Improves skin hydration and plumping
- ✓Biocompatible — naturally found in skin
Sources
FDA Briefing on Hyaluronic Acid in Topical Formulations: Sodium hyaluronate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a cosmetic ingredient. It functions as an effective humectant and skin-conditioning agent suitable for all skin types.
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