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Where is the Cetaphil made?

Who owns the brand, where it's manufactured, and where its materials come from — and how much of it is made in United States.

The Cetaphil is manufactured in Canada (70%), France (20%) and Brazil (10%). The brand is owned by Galderma S.A. (Switzerland). Its Local Score for United States is 5/100 (Mostly imported). Last verified 9 Jul 2026.

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Cetaphil

Cetaphil · skincare · traced 9 Jul 2026

Mostly imported

5 of 100 points for 🇺🇸 United States — combining who owns the brand, where it's made, and where the materials come from.

Brand ownership
0/20 pts
Manufacturing
0/55 pts
Materials
5/25 pts
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Cetaphil is a Swiss-owned skincare brand developed in Texas in 1947, now manufactured primarily in Canada with key ingredients sourced from Europe and the US.

01Brand ownership

Confirmed — Multiple authoritative sources agree

Galderma S.A. — Switzerland

Cetaphil -> Galderma

02Manufacturing

Confirmed — Multiple authoritative sources agree
  • CanadaBaie-D'Urfé, Montreal - largest site, global supply of Cetaphil70%
  • FranceAlby-sur-Chéran - topical products for non-US markets20%
  • BrazilHortolândia, São Paulo - South American market10%

03Materials

Inferred — Reasonable deduction from indirect evidence
  • niacinamideSwitzerland30%
  • panthenolGermany25%
  • glycerinUnited States20%
  • waterCanada15%
  • emollientsFrance10%

04Route

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  3. Ownership HQ
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05Sources

  1. 01Cetaphil - Wikipedia
  2. 02Galderma - Wikipedia
  3. 03Cetaphil Face Wash Manufacturing Company - Accio
  4. 04Who Owns Cetaphil? - Beauty Bruh
  5. 05Wem gehört Cetaphil? - Markenbesitzer erklärt

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Frequently asked

Where is the Cetaphil made?

The Cetaphil is manufactured in Canada (70%), France (20%) and Brazil (10%).

Who owns Cetaphil?

Cetaphil is owned by Galderma S.A., based in Switzerland (ownership chain: Cetaphil -> Galderma).

What is the Cetaphil made of?

The Cetaphil is made from niacinamide (from Switzerland), panthenol (from Germany), glycerin (from United States), water (from Canada), emollients (from France).

Is the Cetaphil made in United States?

Mostly not. Its Local Score for United States is 5/100 (Mostly imported), combining brand ownership, manufacturing, and material origins.