CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser: Short Review
Key actives:
Salicylic Acid (BHA): proven acne treatment that gets deep into congested pores and exfoliates from within.
Gluconolactone (PHA): gentle PHA, provides mild exfoliation.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser has all the actives to help with breakouts and bumpy skin texture. It exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and smoothes out the skin. The formulation is well-balanced and includes hydrating and barrier protecting ingredients, and vitamins.
As a cleanser that comes in contact with your skin for only a few brief moments, it is well- formulated to snag the impurities and bacteria without causing too much damage to the barrier.
Who should use
Anyone with normal to oily skin dealing with occasional breakouts and uneven texture could give it a go. Especially, if you’re not sensitive to AHAs and don’t plan on using this cleanser twice daily.
Who shouldn't use
Those with sensitive or dry skin might find this too strong for everyday use. Also, if your skin is acne-prone and you already have a salicylic acid, a benzoyl peroxide, or a retinoid product in your routine, this could be too much.
And finally, if you’re looking to treat severe acne, this product won’t pull all of the weight. You might need to explore some targeted or spot SA treatments that stay on your skin longer.
Red Flags:
This is a pretty clean, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic formulation.
Supporting ingredients worth noting:
Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP): restore and strengthen your skin barrier so it stays resilient.
Hyaluronic Acid: keeps everything plump and hydrated while exfoliation is underway.
Niacinamide: calms redness, supports skin barrier.
Vitamin D: helps with cell regeneration and protects from negative environmental impact.