CeraVe
CeraVe Itch Relief Cream
A steroid-free, fragrance-free anti-itch cream with 1% pramoxine hydrochloride and ceramides for dry skin, eczema, bites and minor irritation.
- Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
Skip it if you avoid drying alcohol: it lists Alcohol Denat..
- No scent flags recorded
- Sensitivity considerations: Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Myristate
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Itch Relief Cream fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe Itch Relief Cream suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. It is sold as fragrance free.
Does the formula list alcohol?
Yes. The label lists Alcohol Denat..
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 9 of the 43 products in Body Creams, Butters & Body Oils with a recorded ingredient list.
Compare the facts that matter to you
1% Pramoxine hydrochloride: Manufacturer-stated named active; percentage basis not independently measured. Compare exact forms and stated percentages.
What it is
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream is an over-the-counter anti-itch cream. CeraVe lists it for itching from dry skin, eczema, minor irritation, insect bites, sunburn and poison ivy.
Key ingredients
- Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%: The active ingredient, a topical anesthetic that temporarily relieves itching.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
- MVE delivery technology: CeraVe’s slow-release system, which it says keeps skin hydrated through the day.
How to use
Adults and children 2 and older: apply to the affected area no more than three to four times a day.
Who should be careful
Don’t use it on children under 2 without asking a doctor. The ingredient list includes denatured alcohol. See a doctor if itching persists.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it relieves itch within two minutes for up to eight hours, and that all 34 people in its clinical study felt relief. Individual results vary.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/itch-relief-moisturizing-cream (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Body Creams, Butters & Body Oils |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Active ingredient | Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% (anti-itch) |
| Where to use | Affected areas |
| Age | 2 years and up |
| Free from | CeraVe says steroid and fragrance free |
| Key ingredients | Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Myristate |
| Full ingredient list | Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol Denat. (Sensitivity consideration), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Does it contain a steroid?
No. It uses pramoxine hydrochloride 1% and is steroid free.
How often can I use it?
Up to three or four times a day.
Can kids use it?
Ages 2 and up; ask a doctor for younger children.