Best for: Dry, rough and bumpy skin, including skin prone to keratosis pilaris, that needs gentle exfoliating cleansing to help improve skin texture without compromising the skin's natural barrier.

What is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser?

CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser is a daily foaming gel cleanser for the face and body, designed to cleanse dry, rough and bumpy skin while helping improve its texture.

Developed with dermatologists, the formula contains Salicylic Acid to gently exfoliate the skin and help alleviate rough and bumpy texture. It also contains three essential ceramides to help protect the skin's natural barrier and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate the skin.

The cleanser gently removes oil, dirt and makeup and is free from physical exfoliants. It is fragrance-free, non-irritating and non-comedogenic.

Who is it best for?

CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser may suit you if your skin:

• is dry
• feels rough or uneven in texture
• has a bumpy texture
• is prone to keratosis pilaris
• needs gentle exfoliation
• needs oil and dirt removed
• needs makeup removed
• needs a cleanser suitable for the face and body
• needs exfoliation without physical exfoliants
• needs support for the skin's natural barrier
• would benefit from a cleanser containing Salicylic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid
• needs a fragrance-free and non-comedogenic cleanser

What problem does it solve?

CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser is specifically designed to help address rough and bumpy skin texture while cleansing the skin.

Salicylic Acid gently exfoliates the skin to help alleviate rough and bumpy texture without compromising the skin's natural barrier. At the same time, the foaming gel cleanser removes oil, dirt and makeup.

Three essential ceramides help protect the skin's natural barrier, while Hyaluronic Acid helps hydrate the skin.

For customers trying to identify whether this cleanser matches their concern, the key relationship is:

Dry, rough or bumpy skin → gentle Salicylic Acid exfoliation + cleansing → smoother-feeling skin.

The formula is also specifically stated to be suitable for skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Benefits

• Helps alleviate rough and bumpy skin texture
• Helps leave skin feeling smoother
• Gently exfoliates the skin
• Contains Salicylic Acid
• Helps cleanse without compromising the skin's natural barrier
• Gently removes oil
• Removes dirt
• Removes makeup
• Suitable for dry, rough and bumpy skin
• Suitable for skin prone to keratosis pilaris
• Suitable for the face and body
• Contains Hyaluronic Acid
• Contains three essential ceramides
• Helps hydrate the skin
• Helps protect the skin's natural barrier
• Free from physical exfoliants
• Foaming gel cleanser
• Suitable for daily cleansing
• Fragrance-free
• Non-irritating
• Non-comedogenic
• Developed with dermatologists
  

Key Ingredients

Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin to help alleviate rough and bumpy skin texture without compromising the skin's natural barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid: Helps hydrate the skin.

Three Essential Ceramides - Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP: Help protect the skin's natural barrier.

Niacinamide

Gluconolactone

How to use

• Massage CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser onto wet skin.
• Rinse thoroughly.
• Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
• The cleanser is suitable for use on the face and body.

Why choose CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser?

Skin type: Dry, rough and bumpy skin
Primary concern: Rough and bumpy skin texture
Best for: Skin that needs cleansing and gentle exfoliation
Also suitable for: Skin prone to keratosis pilaris
Product type: Face and body cleanser
Texture: Foaming gel cleanser
Action: Cleanses + gently exfoliates
Removes: Oil + dirt + makeup
Exfoliation: Salicylic Acid
Physical exfoliants: No
Key ingredients: Salicylic Acid + Hyaluronic Acid + 3 Essential Ceramides
Fragrance-free: Yes
Non-irritating: Yes
Non-comedogenic: Yes
Size: 236ml
Routine step: Cleanse
Recommended pairing: CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream
Brand: CeraVe
Developed with dermatologists: Yes

Is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser right for me?

Choose this cleanser if: you have dry, rough or bumpy skin and want a foaming gel cleanser that removes oil, dirt and makeup while Salicylic Acid gently exfoliates to help improve skin texture.

It may also suit you if: your skin is prone to keratosis pilaris, you want a cleanser suitable for both the face and body, or you prefer exfoliation without physical exfoliating particles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser?

CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser is a daily foaming gel cleanser for the face and body. It is designed for dry, rough and bumpy skin and combines cleansing with gentle Salicylic Acid exfoliation to help improve skin texture.

Who is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser best for?

It is suitable for dry, rough and bumpy skin. The supplied product information also specifically states that it is suitable for skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Does CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser help with rough and bumpy skin?

Yes. It is designed to help alleviate rough and bumpy skin texture and leave the skin feeling smoother.

Does CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser contain Salicylic Acid?

Yes. Salicylic Acid is one of the star ingredients highlighted in the product information. It gently exfoliates the skin to help alleviate rough and bumpy texture without compromising the skin's natural barrier.

Is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser suitable for keratosis pilaris-prone skin?

Yes. The supplied product information specifically identifies the cleanser as suitable for skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Can I use CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser on my face?

Yes. The supplied description identifies CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser as being suitable for the face and body.

Can I use CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser on my body?

Yes. It is formulated for use on both the face and body, making it suitable for cleansing areas of rough and bumpy skin on the body.

Does CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser exfoliate the skin?

Yes. Salicylic Acid in the formula gently exfoliates the skin to help alleviate rough and bumpy texture.

Does CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser contain physical exfoliants?

No. The supplied product information specifically states that the cleanser is free of physical exfoliants.

Does CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser contain Hyaluronic Acid?

Yes. Hyaluronic Acid is highlighted as one of the cleanser's star ingredients and helps hydrate the skin.

Does CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser contain ceramides?

Yes. The formula contains three essential ceramides – Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP – to help protect the skin's natural barrier.

Does CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser remove makeup?

Yes. The supplied product information states that the cleanser gently removes oil, dirt and makeup.

Is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser is described as fragrance-free.

Is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser non-comedogenic?

Yes. The supplied product information states that it is non-comedogenic.

Is CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser a foaming cleanser?

Yes. It is described as a foaming gel cleanser.

How do I use CeraVe SA Skin Smoothing Cleanser?

Massage the cleanser onto wet skin and rinse thoroughly. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

Ingredients

Aqua / Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Safety Information

• Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
• If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.