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A bottle of CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion with a pump dispenser. Text highlights: "#1 Dermatologist Recommended Moisturizer Brand in Canada."
Close-up of a person's shoulder with a swipe of white lotion and a 72-hour clock graphic. Text: "Provides long-lasting 72hr hydration and strengthens the skin's protective barrier in just 15 min."
A smooth swipe of white cream with three icons below explaining the key technologies: Hydro-Urea, 3 Skin-Identical Ceramides, and MVE Delivery Technology.
A hand in a white lab coat holding a bottle of CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. Icons on the left indicate: Allergy-Tested, Fragrance-Free, and pH-Balanced.
Two CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion bottles side by side with an arrow showing the old and new packaging, text reads "New Look, Same Formula."
Close-up of a person applying lotion to their upper chest. Text: "92% improvement in skin radiance."
Two arms of different skin tones, each with a streak of white lotion, holding bottles of CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. Text: "Suitable for all skin types."
A smiling woman with short grey hair applying cream to her shoulder. Text: "Apply liberally as often as needed or as directed by a physician."
Side-by-side comparison of CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion (for normal to dry skin) and CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion (for dry to very dry skin).
A three-step skincare routine showing CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser (Cleanse), Intensive Moisturizing Lotion (Moisturize), and Healing Ointment (Protect).
Ingredient list text: "AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, PROPANEDIOL, CETEARYLALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, C15-19 ALKANE, GLYCINE, STEARIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, CARBOMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, ISOHEXADECANE, SODIUM PCA, SERINE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MYRISTIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PALMITIC ACID, ALANINE, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XANTHAN GUM, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, ACRYLAMIDE / SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES / C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYSORBATE 80, BENZOIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE (F.I.L.: N70043466/1)"
Back of pack of the Intensive Moisturizing Lotion

Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion is formulated with three essential ceramides, MVE Delivery Technology, and Hydro-Urea™ Technology to intensely hydrate extra-dry skin and help restore and strengthen the skin barrier without any greasy or sticky residue.
  • Made For: Dry to Very Dry Skin
  • Helps With: Deep Hydration, Itch due to dryness
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Product Details

Dry skin can feel itchy and uncomfortable all over, but the right moisturizing lotion can help restore the look and feel of soothed, hydrated skin. CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion is developed with dermatologists to relieve and defend against five key signs of dryness: itching, tightness, roughness, scaling/flaking, and redness or discoloration due to dryness. This fast-acting body lotion penetrates the skin's surface layers to deeply hydrate without leaving behind any greasy or sticky residue. It’s also formulated to help restore the skin barrier, which is often compromised in those with dry to extra-dry skin.

CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion features an innovative formula with three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and 5% Hydro-Urea™ (a blend of natural moisturizing factors). The formula features MVE Delivery Technology, which gradually releases moisturizing ingredients for long-lasting, 72-hour hydration. It’s also allergy-tested, fragrance-free, pH-balanced, and suitable for all skin types. For best results, use this lotion for very dry skin daily for noticeably smoother, softer, and healthier-looking skin.

  • 72-hour hydration*
  • Provides 99% itch relief due to dryness
  • Strengthens barrier in just 15 minutes
  • Improves skin's radiance immediately

* vs untreated skin

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Key Features & Benefits

Key Ingredients

  • 5% Hydro-Urea™

    A blend of natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) that hydrate deep within the skin’s surface layers.

  • 3 Skin-Identical Ceramides

    Key components of your skin's natural barrier, which are essential for keeping moisture in and harmful elements out.

  • Hyaluronic Acid

    A humectant that helps retain skin's moisture.

  • Shea Butter

    A natural emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin.
AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, PROPANEDIOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, C15-19 ALKANE, GLYCINE, STEARIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, CARBOMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, ISOHEXADECANE, SODIUM PCA, SERINE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MYRISTIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PALMITIC ACID, ALANINE, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XANTHAN GUM, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYSORBATE 80, BENZOIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE


Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.

How to Use

Steps

  • 1
    Apply liberally to your face and/or body or as recommended by a physician
  • 2
    Use twice a day, morning and night, or anytime your skin feels dry or tight
  • 3
    For best results, apply after cleansing or bathing

When

    Time of Day:
    Anytime
Routine Order:
  • Cleanse
  • Tone
  • Treat
  • Moisturize
  • Protect

Where

Body and Face

Usage

Avoid direct contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

Suitable for adults and teens (13+).
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Dry skin (xerosis) accompanied by itching occurs when your skin loses too much moisture. According to the Cleveland Clinic, people with very dry, itchy skin often have a damaged skin barrier, which makes it harder for the skin to retain water.1

    Many external factors (such as cold weather and over-cleansing) can weaken your skin’s protective barrier, leaving it less able to keep moisture in and external irritants out.

    Research also shows that the skin barrier becomes thinner as you age.2

    Additionally, studies suggest that dry, itchy skin may be associated with a lack of natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) in your skin.3,4
  • When your skin barrier is weakened, it may not be able to effectively trap moisture, this can cause water to evaporate off your skin’s surface too quickly. So, if your skin feels dry shortly after applying moisturizer, it’s possible that your skin barrier may be compromised. CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion contains Hydro-Urea™ (a blend of natural moisturizing factors), as well as hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, and three skin-identical ceramides. It’s designed for extra-dry skin and is formulated to help restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

    Our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion also features MVE Delivery Technology for continuous, long-lasting hydration. Together with the blend of NMFs, MVE Delivery Technology helps rehydrate the skin barrier. After just one application, it leaves skin feeling deeply hydrated and moisturized for up to 72 hours.

    But remember: There are many reasons why your skin may feel dry even after moisturizing — such as over-cleansing, aging, and certain skin conditions. If your skin feels chronically dry, itchy, or painful, it’s best to speak with a board-certified dermatologist for an accurate assessment of your skin. Your dermatologist can help rule out any potential skin conditions and recommend an appropriate and effective moisturizer for your dry skin’s needs.
  • Natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) are substances that help keep your skin barrier healthy and hydrated. These essential components are naturally found in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of your skin. They play an important role in attracting and binding moisture. Applying a moisturizer with NMFs may help support comfortable, healthy-looking skin. CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion for extra-dry skin is formulated with 5% Hydro-Urea™, which features a blend of natural moisturizing factors.
  • Several factors might be at play when dealing with dry skin, such as a lack of ceramides or natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) in the skin. When your skin is deficient in these essential components, it may impact the skin barrier’s ability to function properly. With ongoing use, moisturizers with NMFs may help the skin more effectively attract and retain moisture. This can help improve skin barrier function and, in turn, may support healthier-looking, more comfortable-feeling skin.
  • Hydro-Urea™ is designed to hydrate deep within the skin’s surface layers. It features a blend of amino acids (serine, glycine, and alanine), sodium PCA (pyrrolidine carboxylic acid), and hydroxyethyl urea (a derivative of urea). Amino acids and PCA are some of the most abundant NMFs in healthy skin and are often lacking in those with dry skin.
  • CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion is formulated with beneficial ingredients that help address five key signs of dryness: tightness, flaking/scaling, itching, roughness, and redness or discoloration due to dryness. Like all CeraVe products, it contains three essential ceramides, which are a key component of your skin’s natural moisture barrier. It also features a blend of natural moisturizing factors (Hydro-Urea™) and dimethicone, an occlusive ingredient that helps seal in moisture.

    You’ll also find emollient ingredients such as glycerin and shea butter, which can help soften and smooth dry, flaky skin, and humectants like hyaluronic acid. Lastly, our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion features MVE Delivery Technology for continuous, all-day hydration. To learn more about our ingredients, head to Ingredients in CeraVe.
  • Urea is an NMF and humectant that can help moisturize your skin and improve the appearance of dry, rough skin. The main difference between urea and Hydro-Urea™ is that urea is a singular NMF ingredient and Hydro-Urea™ contains a blend of NMFs—including a derivative of urea known as hydroxyethyl urea.
  • CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion is suitable for use by adults and teens (13+). The easy-to-apply formula is developed with dermatologists and is fragrance-free, pH-balanced, paraben-free, and allergy-tested. It can be used by all skin tones and skin types (including sensitive skin) to deeply hydrate dry to very dry skin.

    We recommend adding this moisturizing lotion to your skincare routine if you’re dealing with extra-dry skin, flaking, scaling, rough texture, and redness or itching due to dryness. CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion is also an excellent moisturizer for mature skin that feels very dry (sometimes known as mature xerosis). Our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion leaves mature skin feeling firmer, softer, and smoother with a more radiant and even-toned appearance. The fast-absorbing formula also helps improve the appearance of ashy skin, which can be a common issue among those with mature, dry skin.
  • CeraVe offers several moisturizing creams and lotions to meet the needs of all skin types and preferences. Our Moisturizing Cream and Moisturizing Lotion make excellent options if you’re looking to hydrate normal to dry skin while helping to maintain your skin’s protective barrier.

    On the other hand, CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion or CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Balm may be a better fit if you have very dry, dry/itchy. These formulas offer advanced hydration and are specifically formulated to help restore the skin barrier. They also include a complex of natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) that help hydrate deep within the skin’s surface layers. CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion or Balm help relieves five key signs of dryness to promote more comfortable skin, including itching, tightness, roughness, scaling/flaking, and redness or discoloration due to dryness.

    Choosing between a cream or a lotion mainly depends on your preferences.

    With that said, all four of these dry skin moisturizers are developed with dermatologists, gentle on your skin, allergy-tested, and fragrance-free. They all contain CeraVe’s three essential ceramides and other beneficial ingredients for dry skin. Any of these options can make an excellent addition to your moisturizing routine for hydrated, healthy-looking skin. For help choosing the right body moisturizer for your skin’s needs, head to our Body Quiz.
  • The primary difference between our two Intensive Moisturizing formulas lies in their texture to suit your specific environmental needs and skin type.

    The CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion features a lighter, fast-absorbing consistency for 72 hours of hydration. Some people prefer lotion textures for use during the Summer or in humid months when you want deep hydration without a heavy feel on the skin.

    Conversely, the CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Balm provides a richer texture. This makes the cream the perfect choice for our cold Canadian Winters and dryer climates, it offers up to 72 hours of intense moisture and acts as a protective shield against harsh elements like wind and indoor heating. Many users find success by switching their CeraVe routine seasonally, using the lotion to stay hydrated in warmer weather and moving to the cream when their skin requires richer formula during the colder months.
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