Cetaphil celebrates 70 years of healthy skin

Dermatology company Galderma announced recently that this year marks the 70th anniversary of Cetaphil, its highly regarded brand that offers a wide range of skincare products that are clinically proved to strengthen and protect even the most sensitive skin and ensure its health. 

A combination of Cetyl alcohol (the fatty alcohol that’s used as an emollient) and “philia” (a Greek word for “love”)—thus, defined by Galderma as the love of softening and soothing skin—Cetaphil came into existence in 1947, when a pioneering pharmacist in Texas produced what would be the first item in its line: the Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion. It’s known today as the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, but still uses the same formula.

Customers soon recognized Cetaphil’s gentle cleansing power, and from then on the brand’s range of products started to grow. Seventy years later, Cetaphil is now available in more than 70 countries worldwide and offers products ranging from cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens to baby products and solutions for sensitive skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, and rosacea.

Thanks to its special formulation and its provision of effective skincare for various skin types and conditions, Cetaphil has become one of the world’s top skincare brands, recommended by dermatologists and other healthcare professionals around the globe.

“With its gentle and clinically proven formulas, Cetaphil reinforces and protects the structure of the skin, even in people with the most sensitive and delicate skin” said Dr. Eszter Baltas, a dermatologist who contributed to developing Cetaphil products.

“Thanks to its long heritage, (and) based on (an) in-depth understanding of dermatology, Cetaphil offers reliable, scientifically tested solutions,” she added.

“Cetaphil has been used by people with sensitive skin for more than three generations,” said Neil Popplewell, vice president for consumer business at Nestlé Skin Health. “Over the last 70 years, we have worked closely with medical experts to better understand people’s skin needs. This has allowed us to provide different solutions adapted to these needs, and to make the Cetaphil range what it is today.

“Like regular exercise and a well-balanced diet, maintaining healthy skin is essential to your overall well-being, so Cetaphil completes your health routine. We will continue to develop the brand and make it more accessible to consumers worldwide. We look forward to the next 70 years of healthy skin with Cetaphil,” he added.

“When you choose Cetaphil, you’re choosing the best for your skin,” Baltas said.