About Us

Cetaphil is a skincare brand that has been by for over 70 years, and is today used by millions of women with sensitive skin from all over the world.

The original product, called Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion, was invented by a pharmacist in 1947 specifically for dermatological needs. The product quickly became popular, and today, generations later, is called Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. While the name has changed, the formula has remained essentially the same—and Gentle Skin Cleanser remains a worldwide product.

The essence of Cetaphil is in the name: the ‘phil’ at the end means ‘love’ while ‘Cet’ comes from the hydrating agent cetearyl alcohol. Cetaphil therefore is the love of moisturizing and soothing skin.