Still Using CeraVe? Here’s What You Need to Know About What’s Really In That Bottle
If you're still using CeraVe, this post is your wake-up call!
I know—it’s dermatologist recommended. You’ve probably seen it all over TikTok and in every drugstore aisle. But here’s the truth: just because something is recommended by professionals doesn’t mean it’s non-toxic or safe long-term.
🚫 1. Conventional Sunscreens
What I used to use: Chemical sunscreens with Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene.
Why I stopped: These chemical filters are linked to hormone disruption and can enter the bloodstream after just one use.
What I use now:
– RMS tinted radiance serum (code: KARLY-20) (clean, mineral-based, gives a glowy finish)
– Primally Pure Sun Stick and cream (NEW!)
Looking for a clean moisturizer with SPF? Try:
– Cocokind
– Acure
– Mad Hippie
– Josh Rosebrook
Prefer a non-tinted SPF? These are great:
– Babo Botanicals
– Badger
– Sky and Sol
– Primally Pure Sun Stick and cream (NEW!)
Love a tint? These are my go-tos:
– RMS tinted radiance serum (code: KARLY-20)
– Ilia super serum skin tint
NON TOXIC Lip SPF: LINKED HERE!
🚫 2. Cetaphil Face Wash
What I would AVOID:
Cetaphil’s “gentle” cleanser and moisturizer.
Why:
Despite the marketing, these products contain PEGs, parabens, synthetic preservatives, and sulfates—all of which can strip your skin’s natural barrier, cause irritation, and potentially disrupt hormones. Definitely not as gentle as they claim.
CLEAN SWAPS:
– Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash – a clean, refreshing option that deeply cleans without stripping
– RMS Beauty Gel Cleanser – gentle, nourishing, and made with clean, skin-loving ingredients
More CLEAN face washes: HERE!
🚫 3. Aveeno Body Lotion
What I used to use: The classic Aveeno lotion
Why I stopped: It’s made with petrolatum, dimethicone, fragrance, and benzyl alcohol—all of which can clog pores and irritate sensitive skin.
CLEAN SWAPS:
– OSEA Undaria Body Butter or Algae Oil (luxurious, non-toxic, and effective)
– Aleavia Prebiotic Body Lotion (feeds your skin microbiome, ultra-hydrating)
More NON TOXIC body lotions: HERE!
Swapping just a few daily-use products made a huge difference in my skin and my overall health. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, start small. Replace the one product you use most often—and build from there. You deserve products that nourish you, not harm you. 💛
