Aveeno
Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream
Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream
Aveeno
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Body care
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WHAT IS IT?
Maximum strength 1% hydrocortisone anti-itch cream
FEATURES
Maximum-strength anti-itch formula with triple oat, aloe & vitamin E for long-lasting itch relief
BEST FOR
sensitive
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Free of alcohol
Who Is It For?
Adults And Children 2 Years And OlderWhat Does It Help With?
Itch Relief From Eczema Psoriasis And Irritated SkinBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Effectively relieve itching from eczema, psoriasis & more with this hydrocortisone anti-itch cream. Its maximum-strength formula with triple oat, aloe & vitamin E provides long-lasting itch relief.
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Ingredients List
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Ceteareth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Cetyl Palmitate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Potassium Lactate, PEG-40 Stearate, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Key Ingredients
hydrocortisone-1%, oat-oil, aloe, vitamin-E
Ingredients Details
Water
Common Name(s): Water,purified water,deionised water,inci water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the universal solvent and vehicle for water-soluble actives and the continuous phase of all o/w emulsions.
Why It's Used: The most essential cosmetic ingredient โ aqua (water) is listed first on virtually all water-containing cosmetic inci labels as the highest-concentration ingredient, serving as the foundation of the global cosmetics industry.
How It Works: Acts as solvent for all water-soluble ingredients (glycols, amino acids, water-soluble actives). forms the continuous external phase of o/w emulsions (lotions, creams, serums). provides aqueous environment for enzymatic and chemical reactions between actives. ph adjustment medium.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic products โ the most universal cosmetic ingredient globally
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ water
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Varies widely โ up to 95% in some toners and serums
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ water (deionised/purified)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cosmetic-grade water is purified (deionised, distilled, or ro filtered) to prevent mineral content interference with formulation stability. european pharmacopoeial water (aqua purificata ph. eur.) is the quality standard for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic formulations.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ non-irritant
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Water's position as the first inci ingredient on most cosmetic labels reflects the regulatory requirement to list ingredients in descending concentration order โ meaning water is the most abundant ingredient in the majority of cosmetic products. the fundamental role of water as the universal cosmetic solvent and vehicle makes it simultaneously the most important cosmetic ingredient and the one that requires the most sophisticated formulation chemistry to control โ every emulsifier, thickener, preservative, and ph adjuster exists primarily to manage water's interaction with other ingredients in formulation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 inci requirements,ph. eur. aqua purificata monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12