Comments on: Cetaphil: Why the popular cleanser isn’t doing your skin any favors

By: The long, bumpy, and sometimes painful, quest for clear skin « actionsreadlouder

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:34:11 +0000

[...] my friends also suffered from similar fates and turned to pills and the popular doctor recommended Cetaphil, a cleanser that is supposed to be less harsh. I, however, didn’t resort to drugs. Even [...]

By: Mari

Mari — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:25:17 +0000

One of my children has suffered all his life with severe eczema and skin allergies. All of the Doctor’s we have seen have recommended Cetaphil (among others). I don’t believe any of them are well educated about toxicity and the skin. We all must know what we are putting on our skin and in our mouthes. It matters.

By: http://girlsguidetothegalaxy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sugar-scrub.jpg | Girls Guide to the Galaxy

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:34:29 +0000

[...] the internet recently, I ran across an article that exposed my favorite skin cleanser as a “toxic sludge.” I was shocked. But more than that, I was angry. My dermatologist had recommended the [...]

By: Salicylic acid - scared ive hurt my baby :( - BabyandBump

Salicylic acid - scared ive hurt my baby :( - BabyandBump — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:12:42 +0000

[...] I'm sure there are better ones out there if you want to spend more than a minute researching it. http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2010/0…n-any-favors/# As for the salicylic acid – I hadn't heard you weren't supposed to use it in pregnancy! Thanks for [...]

By: meee

meee — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:15:19 +0000

I have used cetaphil for years. I used to use a couple of versions of it made by dermatologists but they stopped making it and I don’t remember what their ingredients were now. I am not happy about the ingredients in cetaphil, however, I don’t know what else to use. I also cannot tolerate essential oils, oil and fragrances. I develop eye and skin irritations and acne from these, so I’m at a loss as to what else to use. I need fragrance free products without oils for the most part. Why can’t someone produce more of these for those of us with that type of sensitivity? I’m working on making my own now. I can’t use soaps on my face at all either. I tried switching to a fragrance free goat milk soap but I had a reaction to that with eye irritation and acne.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:09:28 +0000

I hear all of you loud and clear. I am in a very small part of the population whose skin is so sensitive that I react to everything. If the product says for sensitive skin, then you ladies will not have a problem with it. For me, I could end up with a red, swollen, rashy face or eyes. You are correct, when you say all of the ingredients are man-made. I cannot use “natural,” plant-based products because I will break out. I cannot wear fur or wool. So thank God for synthetic fabrics or I couldn’t wear a winter coat made out of thick fabric. Getting back to Cetaphil. Everytime I use a facial wash, even a dermatologist recommended one that requires the use of water or scrubbing, I break out. With Cetaphil, no water is required and it does not irritate my skin. I would love to use a product that made my skin look better or gets rid of dead skin cells, but in the end, it never works for me. Unfortunately, Cetaphil is all I have.

By: Wendy Livingstone

Wendy Livingstone — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:42:47 +0000

The information about your skin and absorption of anything put on it is true. My husband is a Neurologist and has verified this. I was an RVP with Arbonne until I resigned from the company this year. I tried products from NYR Organic (all CERTIFIED organic, formulated and made in the UK) and could not believe the difference. I’m not saying Arbonne is bad, but I don’t believe them to be the purest, safest or most beneficial. They do have alot of chemicals. Probably better than most on the market, but I found NYR to be better – and, oh yeah, 1/3 of the cost! Try it – you’ll be surprised.

By: Cheap, Easy DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent | Jaunty Dame

Cheap, Easy DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent | Jaunty Dame — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:51:57 +0000

[...] dissolving the cell membranes of your skin cells” makes me wish I hadn’t used generic Cetaphil for so many years… (some good comments on that post, by the way!) Readers, I’m all [...]

By: A Pesto Recipe and Ponderings | Serotonin for Breakfast

A Pesto Recipe and Ponderings | Serotonin for Breakfast — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:35:43 +0000

[...] ingredient lists of anything but the 100% Organic Argan Oil. Several months ago, I discovered the terrors of Cetaphil, which unfortunately I had been using my entire life on my sensitive skin. In the past and lately [...]

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:01:16 +0000

My dermotologist recommended Cetaphil when I was having an allergic reaction to cleansers, moisturizers, serums, just about everything was irritating my face. He said to stop using everything & just wash my face with Cetaphil. I tried it & then I read what was in it, I couldn’t believe he had recommended it to me. I through it out immediately. What garbage!