Key ingredients
4.5/5
Petrolatum and Ceramides are the main actives in this barrier moisturizer.
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Healing Ointment
$19.99
CeraVe Healing Ointment is for the split knuckles and over-sanitized hands phase of contact dermatitis — seal at night over a thin cream if needed.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This barrier moisturizer is an occlusive.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The barrier moisturizer is fragrance-free.
The verdict
CeraVe Healing Ointment is for the split knuckles and over-sanitized hands phase of contact dermatitis.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Vanicream, Cetaphil, La Roche-Posay, Aveeno, Eucerin, and Mustela) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | CeraVe Healing Ointment is | Vanicream Moisturizing Cream is | Cetaphil Restoraderm is formulated | Toleriane Double Repair is the pharmacy | Aveeno Eczema Therapy cream leans on | Eucerin Eczema Relief brings colloidal | Mustela Stelatopia is built |
| Key actives | Petrolatum · Ceramides | Petrolatum · Ceramides | Oatmeal · Shea · Glycerin | Ceramides · Niacinamide | Colloidal oatmeal · Ceramides | Oatmeal · Ceramides | Sunflower · Glycerin |
| Texture | Barrier moisturizer | Barrier moisturizer | Barrier moisturizer | Barrier moisturizer | Barrier moisturizer | Barrier moisturizer | Barrier moisturizer |
| Skin fit | Dry | — | — | — | Sensitive | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Occlusive · Night seal | Free-of focused · Fragrance-free | Eczema line · Soothing | Face-friendly · Fragrance-free | Oatmeal · Itch comfort | Pharmacy · Rich cream | Family-friendly · Emollient |
| $ / size | $19.99 | $13.56 | $13.99 | $24.99 | $12.78 | $13.89 | $17.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Healing Ointment best for?
CeraVe Healing Ointment is for the split knuckles and over-sanitized hands phase of contact dermatitis — seal at night over a thin cream if needed.
How did Edyt Beauty score this barrier moisturizer?
Edyt Beauty rates Healing Ointment 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Healing Ointment against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Vanicream, Cetaphil, La Roche-Posay, Aveeno, Eucerin, and Mustela. For more from the same brand, see More from CeraVe below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Healing Ointment with the Buy on Amazon button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Moisturizers for Contact Dermatitis.
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