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Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion

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Cetaphil

Cracked Skin Repair Lotion

moisturizer · 16 ml · Skincare

Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with lactic acid, urea and petrolatum. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Contains parabens
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Poland

Key ingredients in Cracked Skin Repair Lotion

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Urea

    Hydrates and softens rough, thick or flaky skin.

  • Petrolatum

    The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

14 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Caprylicicapric Triglyceride
  2. 2Hydrogenated Castor OilA plant-derived wax made from castor oil with added hydrogen. Its main job is to…
  3. 3Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  4. 4Methoxy PEG-22Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
  5. 5MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
  6. 6Mineral OilMineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  7. 7OzokeriteMineral oil & petrolatum
  8. 8PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  9. 9PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  10. 10PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens
  11. 11Sodium LactateSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid. It mainly…
  12. 12Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
  13. 13UreaUrea is a naturally occurring compound that your skin also makes, and it is a common…
  14. 14WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0302994114009, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensContainsMethylparaben (#5), Propylparaben (#10)
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsMineral Oil (#6), Ozokerite (#7)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion fragrance-free?

Yes. Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

What is Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, perfume allergy and mi allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Lactic acid (AHA), Urea and Petrolatum.

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