CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Cream 340g

The richer cousin of the Moisturising Cream. Made for the stubbornly dry patches that a lotion can't quite shift.

This is a rich body and face cream for dry to very dry skin. It is formulated with 5% Hydro-Urea, three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate the skin and help maintain its natural moisture barrier. Developed with dermatologists, it is fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin. This 340g jar is the everyday family size for whole-body daily use.

·       Rich, deeply hydrating cream for very dry skin.

·       5% Hydro-Urea, three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid and shea butter for maximim-lasting moisture.

·       Fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin.

·       Suitable for both the face and body, including elbows, knees, hands and feet.

·       Uses MVE Delivery Technology for hydration that lasts hours after application.

How CeraVe Works With Your Skin Barrier

The outermost layer of skin acts like a brick wall. Cells are the bricks, and the lipids between them (ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids) are the mortar. When the mortar thins, moisture escapes and skin feels dry, tight or itchy. A rich cream like this one helps in two ways at once: it adds humectants that draw water into the upper layers of skin, and it adds occlusive emollients that reduce how much water evaporates back out.

What 5% Hydro-Urea, Ceramides and Shea Butter Do

·       5% Hydro-Urea: a blend of urea, amino acids and sodium PCA modelled on the skin's own natural moisturising factors. It draws water in and helps the skin hold on to it.

·       Three essential ceramides (1, 3 and 6-II): skin-identical lipids that help the barrier feel calmer and hold moisture more effectively.

·       Shea butter: a rich emollient that softens and smooths the look of dry, flaky patches.

·       Hyaluronic acid: holds water at the skin's surface for soft, hydrated-feeling skin.

·       Glycerin and dimethicone: a humectant and a smoothing ingredient that work together to reduce the feel of dryness through the day.

Cream vs Lotion: Which CeraVe Moisturiser Is Right for You

Lotions are lightweight and absorb quickly which is good for normal to slightly dry skin as well as warmer weather. Creams are richer and better for very dry skin, stubborn rough patches, overnight use, and the colder, damper Irish winter months. If your shins feel tight in winter, your hands crack with frequent hand-washing, or your usual body lotion has stopped doing enough, the cream is usually the better choice. The CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Cream 340g jar makes it easy to apply generously to large areas.

CeraVe Body and Face Cream for Very Dry Skin

Dry to very dry skin shows up as tightness after showering, flakiness on the shins and forearms, rough elbows and knees, cracked heels, and tight, itchy hands. This cream is built for those areas. The Hydro-Urea and hyaluronic acid pull water in, the ceramides and shea butter help the barrier hold on to it, and the MVE Delivery Technology releases the ingredients gradually through the day.

Sensitive & Eczema-Prone Skin: CeraVe Fragrance-Free Skincare

This cream is fragrance-free and formulated to be gentle, which is why it is widely used on sensitive and easily-irritated skin. It is also suitable for skin prone to eczema. If you are managing a diagnosed skin condition, you should speak to your pharmacist or GP before changing your routine.

Dermatologist-Developed Skincare Built Around the Barrier

CeraVe has been developed with dermatologists since 2005, and the Intensive Moisturising Cream sits at the richer end of the range. It is one of the body creams Irish pharmacists most often recommend for people who find lighter lotions stop working through winter, or who want a single jar that handles face and body for dry skin.

Rich But Non-Greasy Formula: How CeraVe Moisturising Cream Wears Day and Night

Despite being a rich cream, it is suprisingly not greasy. It absorbs in just a couple of minutes, works well underneath clothing, and does not stain pillowcases when used overnight. For very dry hands, apply a thicker layer before bed for a noticeable improvement by morning.