Cetaphil^® In the News

Every month, Cetaphil^® receives mentions in the media from people and professionals, dermatologists and doctors who use or recommend the Cetaphil^® line of cleansers and moisturizers. Here are some of the highlights:

June 2008

• Tai, the beauty guru behind the “Compacts & Vignettes” column on iVillage.com, reveals her love for Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin. She admits to “push[ing] this product on any and everyone who asks what cleanser they should use.”
• Did you know that “if left on your skin overnight, everyday pollution and grime” can do a number on your pores? To help blast daily dirt, Rebekah George, beauty director at Prevention magazine, suggests “sudsing up for 2 minutes before bed.” Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is one of the products shown to use.
• Maintaining moisturized skin is critical to keeping eczema in check, says dermatologist Dr. Jeannie Downey, who was recently featured on The TODAY Show. She recommends moisturizing skin to help keep the symptoms “stress-related” conditions like eczema under control. One of the products shown to use was Cetaphil^® DailyAdvance^TM Ultra Hydrating Lotion.
• Psst! Want in on a celeb beauty secret? According to Entertainment Tonight, recording superstar and award-winning actress Queen Latifah swears by Cetaphil^® products to keep her glowing and gorgeous. But you don’t have to be famous to look fabulous—Cetaphil^® products are available at a drugstore near you!
• Think you “have to spend a lot of money to get effective [skin care] products?” Think again, says Tina Johnson, editor-in-chief of Women’s Health magazine. The “longtime user of Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser,” counts herself as a fan of drugstore finds.
• If most cleansers leave you “squeaky clean and way too dry,” you need something extra gentle! The know-it-alls at Women’s Health magazine recommend Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser, a “moisture-packed” product that “slams dirt without stripping [your skin of its] natural protective oils.”
• If you’re experiencing “ashy patches” of dry skin, you need to hydrate! The experts over at Essence magazine recommend using a “light moisturizer,” like Cetaphil^® DailyAdvance^TM Ultra Hydrating Lotion, in the “morning and evening.”

May 2008

• In the spring 2008 issue of InStyle magazine, dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Beer recommends adapting your skin care routine to summer’s heat and humidity. For dry skin, he suggested using a moisturizer that is petrolatum heavy; “they lock in water and prevent skin from losing moisture,” citing Cetaphil^® Moisturizing Lotion as his favorite product.
• To get a streak-free self-tan, Jamie Ahn of NYC’s Townhouse Spa recommends a 3-step process in the June 2008 issue of Family Circle. Before applying the tanner, she uses a “light glycerin-based lotion.” The one she likes? Cetaphil^® Moisturizing Lotion!
• Rebekah George, Beauty Director at Prevention magazine, recommends fighting facial redness with “a cleanser that’s not going to upset your skin.” She suggests Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser as “a good option [that] you can wash with morning and night.”
• Celebrity guest editor at BeautyBlitz.com Leven Ramin of ABC’s “All My Children” praised Cetaphil^® DailyAdvance^TM Ultra Hydrating Lotion as a “dream cream.” She also included it among her favorite new beauty products, saying it’s a “great after-shower moisturizer for the entire body.”
• The blog at iVillage.com was abuzz about Cetaphil^® DailyAdvance^TM Ultra Hydrating Lotion! In a segment on lightweight hydrators, DailyAdvance^TM Lotion was declared “as hydrating as any rich and super-luxe cream” and it was also noted that it won’t stain your clothes with “messy residual lotion marks.”

April 2008

• The beauty army behind the site SheFinds.com knows a thing or two about skin care—they research the best brands out there for a living after all! That’s why they recommend Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser, a product that’s gained ”popularity“ for its ”unflappable ability to leave your face feeling clean and fresh.“
• The ladies over at Dame e-magazine discovered a new, must-have skin care product in Cetaphil^® DailyAdvance^TM Ultra Hydrating Lotion. ”Awesome for anyone who hates reapplying lotion a million times a day,“ they proclaim that it’s basically ”the best lotion ever made.“
• After testing hundreds of products (and spending thousands of dollars) Dina Fierro finally discovered that ”simplicity is key“ when it comes to skin care. She tells The Beauty Ideal   to try a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser.
• Don’t want to end up ”smelling like a giant walking strawberry“? Yeah, neither does the beauty team over at Cosmo Girl magazine. That’s why they love Cetaphil^® DailyAdvance^TM Ultra Hydrating Lotion—it’s ”fragrance free“ and ”absorbs quickly, leaving you without that greasy feeling.“
• If you have sensitive skin, then you know that ”almost any product provokes a response—usually in the form of redness or stinging.“ Real Simple understands-- and wants you to know that there’s hope in the form of Cetaphil^® Moisturizing Lotion, a ”fragrance- and preservative-free moisturizer [that] hydrates without irritating.“

March 2008

• What worked for you as a teen isn't necessarily the best routine for your skin today. In Good Housekeeping, dermatologist Mary Lupo, M.D. advises that the “over-washing [of mature skin] can remove the surface oils that keep it supple.” Lupo recommends that you “cleanse no more than twice a day.” If your skin is “sensitive or extra-dry, alternate with a mild product like Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Cleanser.”
• On a Today Show segment discussing the treatment of adult acne, Liz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief of Prevention magazine, says that “a lot of dermatologists recommend Cetaphil. Ideal for sensitive or dry skin, Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is “non-medicated”.
• The word is out—expensive doesn”t equal better when it comes to skin care! That”s why Real Simple magazine”s Suzanne Rust recommends Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 ($10.50 at drugstore.com), a “silky-smooth, fragrance-free” moisturizer that “provides gentle moisturization for all skin types.”
• The author behind the Brown Girl Gumbo blog reveals for clear skin one word—Cetaphil^®! To help control her “very oily skin,” she washes with Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Cleanser, daily because it is fragrance free and guys can use it too! Plus, all the products are available at drugstores nationwide.
• Stressed-out skin? “Don”t over-exfoliate,” warns Lisa Donofrio, M.D., in April”s Fitness. As an alternative to harsh chemicals, she recommends using a “creamy cleanser” like Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser on a “soft, terry washcloth to slough off dead skin cells.”
• Looking for a cleanser with the “oomph... to take off a full face of makeup after a long day”? The Makeup Girl blog author pledges her allegiance to Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin, the one product that “offers skin-softening benefits… without stripping your skin.”
• Seeking the ultimate skin care advice? Self magazine”s panel of 17 top dermatologists recommends that, when using a retinol product, you top it with a basic lotion, such as Cetaphil^® lotion to lock in moisture.
• According to Dr. Michelle Hill, “drugstore brands [of sunscreen] are just as good as high-end, pricier products!” In the March issue of Lipstick, Dr. Hill recommends Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 as “great sun protection that won”t clog your pores or cause acne.”
• The beauty gurus at Justine magazine are making it easy to find the moisturizer that”s right for your skin type. They recommend Cetaphil^® DailyAdvance^TM Ultra Hydrating Lotion to “quench [the] thirsty complexions” of those with dry skin. How refreshing!

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