CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin by CeraVe
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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin

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Safety score

Pregnancy-focused assessment

Medium Risk53/100
Higher concernLower concern

This formula contains an ingredient that needs extra caution in MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused assessment.

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Ingredient breakdown

See how the listed formula falls across MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused risk bands.

21

No known risks

1

Low risk

2

Medium risk

0

High risk

Ingredients

Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.

Methylparaben

Medium Risk

Methylparaben is a preservative in the paraben family. Toxicology datasets generally show low acute toxicity; concerns focus on weak endocrine activity observed in some assays, plus aggregate exposure and limited pregnancy-specific outcome data for topical cosmetic use. The medium-risk signal is endocrine-related uncertainty and conservative pregnancy-focused avoidance rather than a clearly demonstrated pregnancy harm at cosmetic exposure levels.

Sources: EU SCCS Opinion on Methylparaben (SCCS/1653/23; sccs_o_276_final.pdf, 2023); CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Parabens as used in cosmetics (2019).

Propylparaben

Medium Risk

Propylparaben is a preservative in the paraben family. The main concern is endocrine activity signals (oestrogenic activity in some assays) and conservative risk management around aggregate exposure; pregnancy-specific outcome data for topical cosmetic exposure are limited. The medium-risk signal is endocrine-related uncertainty and limited pregnancy-specific evidence rather than a confirmed pregnancy-specific toxicity endpoint.

Sources: EU SCCS Opinion on Propylparaben (SCCS/1623/20; sccs_o_243.pdf, 2021) and related SCCS parabens opinions; CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Parabens (2019).

Dimethicone

Low Risk

Dimethicone is a silicone polymer used as a skin protectant and slip/conditioning agent. It is considered inert with minimal dermal absorption; the main practical issues are cosmetic (feel) and occasional irritation in very sensitive users. It is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Dimethicone, Methicone, and related ingredients as used in cosmetics (Methicones report; 2019/2022 update); EU CosIng entry for Dimethicone.

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Water

No Known Risks

Glycerin

No Known Risks

Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

No Known Risks

Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Cetearyl Alcohol

No Known Risks

Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener. Not the same as drying alcohols and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Cetyl Alcohol

No Known Risks

Fatty alcohol used to improve texture and skin feel. Considered safe for cosmetic use without pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Potassium Phosphate

No Known Risks

An inorganic phosphate salt used for buffering, oral care or formula structure. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed phosphates are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating.

Sources: CIR: Phosphates conclusion, IJT 40(Suppl. 1), 2021; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Ceramide NP

No Known Risks

Skin-identical barrier lipid used to support the stratum corneum and reduce dryness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Ceramide AP

No Known Risks

Skin-identical barrier lipid used to support barrier function and reduce dryness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Ceramide EOP

No Known Risks

Skin-identical barrier lipid used to support barrier structure and reduce dryness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Carbomer

No Known Risks

Polymer thickener used to create gel textures. Large-molecule ingredient with negligible systemic absorption.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Ceteareth-20

No Known Risks

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers support use in properly formulated products, with cautions regarding damaged skin and control of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane impurities. These are formulation and manufacturing considerations rather than a pregnancy-specific hazard.

Sources: CIR ingredient record and safety assessment: Ceteareth-20 https://cir-safety.org/ingredient/ceteareth-20

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

No Known Risks

A quaternary ammonium conditioning and antistatic ingredient used mainly in hair products. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that behentrimonium methosulfate is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Concentrated raw material can irritate, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal use of a finished cosmetic.

Sources: CIR: December 2025 Quick Reference Table, Behentrimonium Methosulfate conclusion, IJT 31(Suppl. 3), 2012 https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

No Known Risks

An emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric and lactic-acid components. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkyl lactyl lactates, including sodium lauroyl lactylate, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitising. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Lactyl Lactates as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/alkylL062019final.pdf

Cholesterol

No Known Risks

Skin-conditioning lipid used in barrier-support formulas, often alongside ceramides and fatty acids. Normal topical cosmetic use has no known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for cholesterol and related sterols; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Disodium EDTA

No Known Risks

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to improve formula stability and performance; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetic use, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Dipotassium Phosphate

No Known Risks

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

No Known Risks

Humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in the hyaluronate family. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Phytosphingosine

No Known Risks

Skin-conditioning lipid used in barrier-support formulas, commonly alongside ceramides and cholesterol. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for sphingolipids/skin-conditioning lipids; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Xanthan Gum

No Known Risks

Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Polysorbate 20

No Known Risks

Nonionic surfactant and solubiliser used to disperse oils and fragrance. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polysorbates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

No Known Risks

An ester of polyglycerin-3 and isostearic acid used as an emollient and emulsifier. Cosmetic safety reviewers assessed polyglyceryl fatty acid esters, including this ingredient, as safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PGlyFE092016FR.pdf

Formulations can change without notice. For the most accurate result, compare this list with your packaging and scan the exact ingredient label in MamaSkin when you repurchase.

How to use this assessment

The risk band is the primary conclusion. The score adds detail within that band and should not be used to compare products as if a one-point difference were clinically meaningful.

MamaSkin provides pregnancy-focused information, not medical advice. Your midwife, GP, pharmacist or dermatologist should take priority when your circumstances differ from typical cosmetic use.

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