Big Brands Promise Protection—But Not All Skin Needs the Same Thing
Aquaphor, CeraVe, and Eucerin are household names, but many of their formulas were designed for general dryness, not sensitive, acne-prone, or freshly treated skin. Silver Seas takes a modern approach with breathable hydration, skin-barrier support, and MicroSilver BG™ for microbiome balance.
Here’s how we compare.
Aquaphor: Too Occlusive for Sensitive or Acne-Prone Skin
Aquaphor relies on petroleum jelly, a heavy occlusive that:
• Traps heat and sweat
• Can hold bacteria against the skin
• Frequently clogs pores
• Isn’t breathable for tattoos, PMU, or irritated skin
Great for sealing cracks. Not ideal for everyday complexion or recovery.
Read this NYTimes article: Repeat After Me: Aquaphor Is Not a Moisturizer
CeraVe: Effective, But Can Irritate Delicate Skin
CeraVe includes synthetic acids and barrier helpers—but those additives can still trigger:
• Redness
• Burning
• Sensitivity flare-ups
For people with breakouts, eczema, rosacea, or fresh tattoos/PMU, even mild acids may be too much.
Eucerin: Moisturizing, But Limited Microbiome Support
Eucerin hydrates, but many formulas:
• Skip microbiome-balancing ingredients
• Rely on heavier emollients
• Provide moisture without addressing irritation or redness
Hydration alone isn’t enough for compromised skin.
Silver Seas: Breathable, Balanced, and Microbiome-Friendly
Silver Seas was designed specifically for sensitive skin, post-treatment care, and everyday complexion health. Our formulas are:
Breathable: Lightweight hydration without suffocating the pores.
Barrier Supportive: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier and visibly reduces redness.
Microbiome Balancing: MicroSilver BG™ helps keep the skin’s ecosystem calm and balanced.
Clean + Simple: Fewer ingredients. No petroleum. No acids. No pore-clogging occlusives.
Just effective, natural support that lets your skin breathe and heal.
The Bottom Line
Big brands moisturize—but Silver Seas goes further.
You get hydration, barrier support, microbiome balance, and non-comedogenic protection in one clean, lightweight formula.
Fewer ingredients. Better results. No clogged pores.
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