Active Ingredients:
- HOMOSALATE (10%): A chemical sunscreen agent that helps absorb UVB rays.
- MERADIMATE (5%): Another chemical sunscreen agent primarily used to protect against UVA rays.
- OCTINOXATE (5%): A chemical sunscreen ingredient that primarily absorbs UVB rays.
- OCTOCRYLENE (2%): A chemical sunscreen ingredient that helps to absorb UVB rays.
- ZINC OXIDE (6.3%): A physical sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by reflecting and scattering both UVA and UVB rays.
Other Ingredients:
- WATER: Serves as the base of the product.
- NIACINAMIDE: Also known as vitamin B3, it has various skincare benefits, including improving skin barrier function and reducing redness.
- GLYCERIN: A humectant that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL: A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and helps to thicken the product.
- BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE: A surfactant and emulsifying agent.
- DIMETHICONE: A silicone-based ingredient that acts as an emollient and helps to create a protective barrier on the skin.
- BHT: A synthetic antioxidant used to preserve the product.
- CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP: Ceramides are lipids that help to strengthen the skin’s barrier and retain moisture.
- CARBOMER: A thickening agent and stabilizer.
- TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE: An agent used to improve the dispersion of physical sunscreen ingredients.
- METHYLPARABEN and PROPYLPARABEN: These are preservatives commonly used in skincare products.
- SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE: An emulsifier and emollient.
- CHOLESTEROL: A lipid that helps maintain the skin’s barrier.
- ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE: An absorbent and thickening agent.
- DISODIUM EDTA: A chelating agent that helps maintain product stability.
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE: A thickening and stabilizing agent.
- HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID: A form of hyaluronic acid, which is a humectant that helps to hydrate and plump the skin.
- PHYTOSPHINGOSINE: A lipid that supports the skin’s natural barrier.
- XANTHAN GUM: A thickening and stabilizing agent.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen does contain chemical sunscreen ingredients, including Homosalate, Meradimate, Octinoxate, and Octocrylene. It’s important to note that there is some debate over the safety of certain chemical sunscreen ingredients during pregnancy. If you want to read more about chemical sunscreens during pregnancy, you can read our detailed article here.
It’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist for personalized recommendations and It may be advisable to discuss alternatives with your healthcare provider if you have concerns about using chemical sunscreens during pregnancy.