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CeraVe Healing Ointment - 1.89oz: Moisturizing, Paraben-Free, Sensitive Skin, Balm - 2 of 4CeraVe Healing Ointment - 1.89oz: Moisturizing, Paraben-Free, Sensitive Skin, Balm - 3 of 4CeraVe Healing Ointment - 1.89oz: Moisturizing, Paraben-Free, Sensitive Skin, Balm - 4 of 4
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CeraVe Healing Ointment - 1.89oz: Moisturizing, Paraben-Free, Sensitive Skin, Balm

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Highlights

  • HEALING OINTMENT & SKIN PROTECTANT: Offers cracked skin treatment and anti chafe benefits. It's a non-comedogenic healing balm that moisturizes without clogging pores, making it suitable for dry skin and eczema relief
  • HYDRATING INGREDIENTS: Formulated with Petrolatum and Hyaluronic Acid, this healing ointment retains natural moisture, providing skin barrier repair with a non-greasy finish. Ideal as an eczema ointment and for dry skin relief
  • DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED: Approved by the National Eczema Association, this fragrance-free and dye-free healing ointment is gentle on skin. It's also lanolin-free, non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog pores), and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin and eczema prone skin. FSA eligible & HSA eligible
  • VERSATILE USAGE: Apply this healing balm as needed to lock in moisture and repair the skin barrier, especially effective as an overnight treatment for cracked skin and dry skin. Can be used on face & body
  • 3 ESSENTIAL CERAMIDES: Ceramides are found naturally in the skin and make up 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier. All CeraVe products, formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
  • DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS: CeraVe Skincare is developed with dermatologists and has products suitable for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, acne-prone, and more.

Description

Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe Healing Ointment provides intense, long-lasting moisturization and helps protect, soothe and relieve extremely dry, cracked and chafed skin. This lanolin-free, non-greasy formula is designed to hydrate and soothe very dry skin. It temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped, or cracked skin, making it suitable for cracked heel repair and as a dry skin face moisturizer. CeraVe Healing Ointment forms a physical barrier on the skin’s surface that can help protect injured or exposed skin from external irritants and enhance the skin’s natural barrier function for up to eight hours. Formulated with petrolatum, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides, it helps restore the skin’s protective barrier and lock in moisture. It is also suitable as a foot balm for dry, cracked feet and provides soothing benefits as an anti chafe balm.

• Suitable for all skin types, adults and young adults (18+). Unisex
• Fragrance Free, Paraben Free, Dye Free, Lanolin Free & Phthalate Free
• Hypoallergenic, Non-greasy, and Non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog your pores)
• Accepted by the National Eczema Association (NEA)
• FSA / HSA Eligible

How To Use: ​Apply to face and body as needed to temporarily protect and help relieve dry, cracked, and chafed skin, including cuticles, knuckles, elbows, knees, heels, and even lips.
• Tip: Applying this ointment before bed can help lock in moisture while you sleep for all-night hydration.

OINTMENT VS CREAM - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
There are three main types of moisturizers: lotions, creams, and ointments. Generally speaking, lotions tend to be the most lightweight moisturizer option, followed by creams, and then ointments—which are usually the thickest and most occlusive. Many people with dry skin choose to include both creams and ointments in their skincare routine. For example, you can apply CeraVe Moisturizing Cream first to help relieve dry skin all over your face and body. Next, CeraVe Healing Ointment can be applied to help provide soothing benefits and targeted relief for chafed or cracked areas (such as chapped lips, cracked heels, and dry hands).
Scent: Unscented
Trial/Mini/Travel Size: Yes
Health Facts: Noncomedogenic, Contains Niacinamide, Contains Hyaluronic Acid, No Fragrance Added, Lanolin-Free, Hypoallergenic, Contains Ceramides, Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, Dye-Free
Product Form: Balm
Beauty Purpose: Soothing, Moisturizing, Deep Hydration, Skin Texture Improvement, Sensitive Skin
Industry or Government Certifications: National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance
Recommended Skin Type: Mature, Combination, Extra Sensitive, Normal, Sensitive, Very Dry, Dry
Net weight: 2.3 Ounces
Features: Dermatologist Tested, Dermatologist Recommended, Nongreasy, Moisturizing
TCIN: 92340195
UPC: 3606000554719
Item Number (DPCI): 037-12-0568
Origin: Made in the USA and Imported
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Active ingredients

petrolatum' '49.5%

Purpose

Skin protectant

Uses

Uses temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin and lips

Directions

Directions apply as needed

Inactive ingredients

mineral oil, microcrystalline wax, glycerin, paraffin, synthetic wax, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, water, triethyl citrate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, caprylyl glycol, panthenol, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, benzoic acid

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.36 inches length x 1.58 inches width x 5.27 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.15 pounds

Return details

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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
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Q: Can this ointment be used near the eyes?

submitted by Helen - 8 months ago

  • A: Hello Helen! We understand your inquiry about using our Healing Ointment near the delicate eye area. This ointment is thoughtfully formulated with gentle ingredients like petrolatum, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides, and is free from common irritants, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Indeed, many individuals find our CeraVe Healing Ointment beneficial for dryness or flakiness, even on areas like the eyelids, and it is designed to hydrate without stinging. However, as the skin around the eyes is particularly delicate, we always recommend proceeding with a gentle touch. Should you experience any irritation, we would advise discontinuing use. For very specific concerns or heightened sensitivities around the eyes, our dedicated CeraVe Eye Repair Cream is specifically formulated and ophthalmologist-tested for that area, offering targeted care.

    submitted byCerave Product Expert - 8 months ago
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Q: Can this be used on your lips?

submitted by Shannon - 4 months ago
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The Cerave Healing Ointment is a versatile solution for dry, cracked skin, providing deep hydration and protection. Many guests appreciate its thick, non-greasy texture that locks in moisture, making it ideal for various uses, from soothing chapped lips to healing minor cuts. While some guests have expressed concerns about recent formula changes causing irritation, others have found the new formulation effective. Overall, it remains a staple for those seeking reliable skincare for sensitive and dry skin.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.7 out of 5 stars with 1402 reviews
    effectiveness: 4.5 out of 5
    quality: 4.5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    100% would recommend
    3 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    1 June, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Perfect Ointment

    I’m using this for my sebhorric dermatitis. I love the container. So compact and it fits right in my bag. Product is more of a Vaseline base, no residue. It lasts me for a while too.
    ElizabethH
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    5 out of 5 stars
    31 May, 2026
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    Vaseline, but better

    This stuff is so good. It’s like Vaseline, but even better because it contains ceramides. The tub is so big and a little goes a long way. I used to slug with this before bed and in the morning my skin looked amazing.
    DebbieJ
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    1 out of 5 stars
    30 May, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Please bring back the old formula

    Horrible reformulation. The old formulation was perfect for the lips, under the eyes (no stinging), and any dry patches on the skin. Also was perfect for slugging without clogging pores. I'm sorry to say that this new formula does not glide on the skin nearly as well and tugs on the skin uncomfortably. It also does not feel nearly as moisturizing. Please bring the old formula back!! It was perfect for those of us with sensitive, acne-prone skin.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 6 days ago
    Hi there! Thank you for being a loyal CeraVe fan and taking the time to share your experience. We are incredibly sorry to hear that your recent purchase did not live up to the standard you've come to expect from us, and that you experienced tugging and a lack of moisture on your lips and under-eye area. We develop all of our products closely with dermatologists to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and deeply hydrating for sensitive skin. Your feedback regarding the texture change is incredibly valuable to us, and we will be sharing with our Manufacturing Teams.
    Lyss
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    5 out of 5 stars
    27 May, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Helps so much

    Helps to soothe dry skin so much. It has a petroleum jelly like texture and is scent free so it won’t bother sensitive skin. It has helped my dry cracked skin heal so fast
    EmmaT
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    5 out of 5 stars
    24 May, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Helps Dry Skin!

    As you can tell it’s well used! We love CeraVe products and are frequent users. It helps a lot with my dry skin❤️feels amazing no residue! Good ingredients as well. I think it’s worth it and you get a great amount for the money value.
    LauraB
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    1 out of 5 stars
    24 May, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    New but not “improved”

    The new formula is not good. I have been using cerve healing ointment as a chapstick for years, and it was the only thing that didn’t give me hives (I have very sensitive skin, and even aquaphor gives me hives) The new formula and thicker and sticker, so it is not nice to put on and sure enough I’m starting to get a sand paper like rash. Most of the people who have used this product use it because they have sensitive skin, and making changes to the formula was not what sensitive skin people need. I’m going to have to try is stock up on the old formula if I can find it, which it seems others are doing as well. 0 out of 5
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 14 days ago
    Hello Erin! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Healing Ointment. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #46695050. We look forward to speaking with you!
    Erin
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    20 May, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Healing

    Love the CeraVe healing ointment. I have very dry, cracked hands and this added the moisture back in. I used at night and put on cotton gloves and within two weeks my hands healed. I now keep this on hand for everyday use.
    KimmW
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    1 out of 5 stars
    20 May, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    New formula is awful

    Awful! The new formula is absolutely awful. Why do brands do this? The new formula is NOT an improvement, it is sticky, thick, and sucking the moisture out of my skin. It feels like my skin is burning after applying. The original formula was so innovative. This is a slap in the face to customers who have been relying on this for their sensitivities. The old formula is nowhere to be found and this new one is a completely different product.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 19 days ago
    Hello Nico! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Healing Ointment. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #46659090. We look forward to speaking with you!
    Nico
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    20 May, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Formula change ineffective!

    Loved this product before the “new and improved” ingredient change. I had a severe reaction to the new product with burning and itching! Is there an alternative? Does the baby version have the same ingredients as the old formula? Please help!
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 21 days ago
    Hi. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Healing Ointment. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 888-768-2915, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
    Annette
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    13 May, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    So Disappointed With The Formula Change

    Used to love this product. I have very sensitive skin and a lot of allergies. This product was then only thing i could use for my lips for a lip balm. Tried the new formula and ended up having an allergic reaction. Really devastating. I think it would have been better if you all kept the old formula and marketed this new formula as a healing BALM. Because the new formula feels so much different , Either way the formula change is awful and really a let down.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 26 days ago
    We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Healing Ointment. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @ 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #46556063. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.
    Kayla
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    5 May, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Formula change is awful

    The recent formula change is incredibly disappointing. My children suffer from severe eczema and, as part of our routine for the past 7 years, we would apply Cerave Healing Ointment in the morning and at night. Like clockwork, I regularly purchase a new jar every month because we go through it so quickly. This time I saw new and improved on the label and saw that the ingredients have changed. I was quite skeptical but decided to proceed and was absolutely horrified that my children complained that their skin felt like it was stinging. They wanted to wash it off. This was the only product they had applied. Moreover, this new formulation is greasier and stickier. Sadly, now I’m searching for a replacement. This was the only product from Cerave’s line that was tried and true. Why mess with a great thing? If you have sensitive, eczema prone skin and were once a loyal user of the healing ointment, please look elsewhere. This is no longer the holy grail product it once was for many eczema sufferers.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
    Hello! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Healing Ointment. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @1-800-768-2915 M-F 9am-5:30pm,ET for assistance and provide the case #46424543. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.
    Gsd1
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    27 April, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    New Formula Is a Genuine Upgrade

    I'm actually really liking the reformulation of this product!! I can notice the difference the added glycerin makes in hydration, and the thicker consistency stays on my lips and cuticles much better instead of melting away. It feels like a proper healing ointment now, which is exactly what I was hoping for.
    brooklynboy29
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    19 April, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    No longer any good

    I loved the original product! I used it every night before bed. I hate the new formula, its sticky, drys my skin out etc. Why fix what wasn't broke? Many people that used this regularly are hunting for a new product! You destroyed a great product, shame on you!
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Healing Ointment. We would like to speak to you directly, if you can please give us a call at 888-768-2915 with case number 46178011. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm ET. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
    Rae123
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    16 April, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Healing

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using this product for years, but I recently got a new one that’s so thick it feels disgusting. This was my favorite product, and I’m so disappointed.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
    Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Healing Ointment. We’re so sorry to hear about your disappointment, especially after this product had been a favorite for years. We understand how frustrating it can be when something you know and love no longer feels the same, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Your comments have been passed along to our team, and we hope you continue exploring more at CeraVe to find the right fit for your skincare needs!
    Bkenn
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    12 April, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Formula Change, New but definitely not improved.

    I used to really love this product. It worked amazing for my eczema and honestly felt better than Vaseline or Aquaphor. I swore this was my holy grail. I would buy a bottle every 2 months because of my severe eczema and relied on it constantly. But with the new formula, I don’t feel the same at all. It feels waxy and just not great. I used it right after a shower on clean, slightly damp skin, and immediately noticed the difference with the new bottle I bought. I’m really disappointed in this change. It doesn’t seem like what people wanted, and it’s honestly causing the opposite reaction of what it’s supposed to do. Now I’m going to have to find an alternative, and unfortunately they’ve lost a loyal customer.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
    Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Healing Ointment. We're so sorry to hear about your disappointment with the formula change, especially after this product had been such an important part of your skincare routine. We understand how frustrating and upsetting it can be when a longtime favorite no longer feels the same, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Your comments have been passed along to our team. We hope you will explore our other product selections to find a new favorite at CeraVe!
    Mejb
    8 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    11 April, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Works great

    This stuff really does the trick. It’s thick but not too thick where it feels heavy and oily. It helps heal dry and irritated skin without any issues. Last All day
    IlyseF
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    5 out of 5 stars
    9 April, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    moisturizing

    love the thickness and moisture locking of this product. it’s nice for dry and cracked lips as well as for cuticles! it has helped cure dry and red cuticles
    ElanaA
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    1 out of 5 stars
    5 April, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Huge disappointment with the change in formula

    I have used the healing ointment for years and absolutely loved the old formula. I just bought a new tub of the new and improved version and I cannot use it anymore. It is so sticky and doesn’t dissolve in the skin as easily as the original. I had to return the tub and will have to find a substitute. I use your facial cleansers and other products, but this one no longer works for me.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
    Hello! Thank you for being such a loyal user of CeraVe over the years. We are truly sorry to hear that the updated formula of our Healing Ointment did not meet the high standards you’ve come to expect from us. At CeraVe, we constantly strive to enhance our products based on the latest dermatological research, but we understand that texture is a very personal preference. Your feedback about the stickiness is incredibly valuable, and we will certainly share it with our product development team.
    Rani_P
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    4 April, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Better than Aquaphor

    Honestly this is a pretty good healing ointment, it feels great on my lips it's basically a better version of the aquaphor petroleum jelly rub. It lasts really long on your lips feeling slick.
    JohnD
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    1 out of 5 stars
    3 April, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    really sad about formula change :(

    used to love this product but the new one gives me allergies. i am really devastated because this was the only product i could use to moisturize my lips. :(
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
    Hello! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Healing Ointment. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @888-768-2915, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5:30PM EST, for assistance and provide the case #46297212. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.
    kayla
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