Comparison between Cetraben Ointment vs. E45 Dermatological Cream

Cetraben

Ointment

E45

Dermatological Cream

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4 Ingredients 12

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White Soft Paraffin

Light Liquid Paraffin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Anhydrous Lanolin (Medilan®)

Polysorbate-60

Glyceryl Monostearate

Cetyl Alcohol

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Carbomer

Methyl Hydroxybenzoate

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Uniqueness2 out of 4

50.0%

Uniqueness10 out of 12

83.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

0 out of 4

chemical

2 out of 4

50%

natural

4 out of 12

33%

chemical

2 out of 12

17%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Cetraben Ointment vs. E45 Dermatological Cream

Position 1

#1White Soft Paraffin

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#1White Soft Paraffin

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 2

#2Light Liquid Paraffin

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#2Light Liquid Paraffin

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 3

#3Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#3Anhydrous Lanolin (Medilan®)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 4

#4Polysorbate-60

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Soothing

Antiseptic

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate-60 is an emulsifier, foam stabilizer, and surfactant. It’s considered to be safe but if the product contains PEG ingredients, Polysorbate may produce 1,4-Dioxane which can be harmful to your health.

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#4Glyceryl Monostearate

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 5

No ingredient on this position

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#5Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.