Name: CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Face Wash
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 464376
Availability: InStock
Rating: 79 (1 reviews)

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Face Wash

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

4

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Benzoyl Peroxide

Skin irritation and sensitization, potential photosensitivity, bleaching effect on hair and fabrics

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Irritation, sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential sensitization with prolonged exposure

Sodium Hydroxide

Caustic irritation on skin and mucous membranes at high concentrations, potential ingestion toxicity if improperly used

Xanthan Gum

Improves texture, stabilizes emulsions, enhances moisture retention in foods

Citric acid

Enhances tartness and flavor, acts as a preservative by chelating metal ions, improves stability of food products

Propylene Glycol

Effective emulsifier and humectant, improves texture and stability of formulations

Potassium hydroxide

Effective pH regulator enhancing product stability and safety

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Glycolic Acid

Effective pH adjuster, promotes removal of mineral deposits and surface grime, biodegradable

Sodium Chloride

Naturally occurring, inexpensive, biodegradable, helps adjust viscosity

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane structure, precursor for steroid hormones and bile acids

Phytosphingosine

Supports skin barrier function, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, anti-inflammatory signaling (NF-kB/MAPK modulation), may aid acne-prone or compromised skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative booster enhancing antimicrobial efficacy, skin-conditioning agent

Water

Hydration, solvent for ingredients, essential for life

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, stabilizes formulations, enhances texture

Ceramide AP

Skin barrier repair, moisture retention, supports skin hydration

Ceramide EOP

Improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, increases skin hydration, supports management of atopic dermatitis/xerosis

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Niacinamide

Supports cellular energy production, improves skin barrier function, reduces signs of skin aging

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild surfactant, good emulsifying properties, biodegradable, generally safe for dermal use

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, stabilizes product shelf-life, low sensitization potential compared to isothiazolinones

Propanediol

Effective solvent, biodegradable, enhances formulation stability and texture

Tetrasodium EDTA

Improves product stability, enhances cleaning efficiency by sequestering metal ions, prevents discoloration and degradation

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Effective wetting agent, good emulsification, mild surfactant with low irritation profile

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

Sodium citrate

Effective water softener, chelating agent, biodegradable, environmentally friendly

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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