Nutrition Behind The Label: Hydrocortisone Cream
Recommended for: Reducing itching, redness, and swelling associated with common skin irriations (eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, more)
Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
| Hydrocortisone (Hydrocortisone) | Active | 10 MILLIGRAM In 1 GRAM |
| water | Inactive | |
| propylene glycol | Inactive | |
| propylene glycol monostearate | Inactive | |
| mineral oil | Inactive | |
| lanolin alcohol | Inactive | |
| isopropyl palmitate | Inactive | |
| polysorbate 60 | Inactive | |
| cetyl alcohol | Inactive | |
| sorbitan monostearate | Inactive | |
| polyoxyl 40 stearate | Inactive | |
| sorbic acid | Inactive | |
| methylparaben | Inactive | |
| propylparaben | Inactive |
Adverse Reactions to Hydrocortisone Cream — According to the FDA
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence:
| Burning | Hypertrichosis | Maceration of the skin |
| Itching | Acneiform eruptions | Secondary infection |
| Irritation | Hypopigmentation | Skin Atrophy |
| Dryness | Perioral dermatitis | Striae |
| Folliculitis | Allergic contact dermatitis | Miliaria |
CosmeticsDatabase Safety & Toxic Rating
0-2: Low Hazard (Safe) 3-6: Moderate Hazard 7-10: High Hazard
Ingredients to Avoid: Not A Complete List
Propylene Glycol: Humectant & Skin Conditioning Agen - More Info HERE
Score: 4- 7 – Depending on Product Usage
Carcinogen
Mineral Oil: Conditioning Agent - More Info HERE
Score: 1-5 (depending on product usage)
Carcinogen
Parabens: Preservative - More Info HERE
Score: 8 High Hazard
Carcinogen
Ingredients with little or no nutrition: Not A Complete List
Water – Number 1 ingredient
Lanolin Alcohol - Skin irritant
Cetyl Alcohol - Skin irritant
SIRJJ’s Solution
Dermatouch by Restore Treatment Creme
Recommended for: Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Severely Dry Skin
Ingredients
- Aloe Leaf Juice – Certified Organic
- Shea Butter – Certified Organic Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
- Kokum Butter – Expeller Pressed/Refined
- Cocoa Butter – Certified Organic Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
- Illipe Butter – Expeller Pressed/Refined
- Hemp Seed Oil – Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Unrefined
- Neem Seed Oil – Cold Pressed/Unrefined
- Pumpkin Seed Oil – Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Unrefined
- Kukui Nut Oil – Cold Pressed/Partially Refined
- Tamanu Oil – Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Unrefined
- Evening Primrose Oil – Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Partially Refined
- Calamus Root Powder – Certified Organic
- Green Tea – Certified Organic; crushed powder from tea leaves
- Karanja Oil – Wildcrafted Cold Pressed/Unrefined
- Calendula Flower – Certified Organic
- AcaiBerry – Certified Organic Freeze Dried
- Emulsifying Wax NF
- Gentle Preservative Blend: Potassium Sorbate USP Food Grade, Citric Acid (Fruit Sugars)
