What makes this cleanser unique?
1. Ceramides
Ceramides make up to 50% of all the lipids found in the natural skin barrier.
Ceramides are essentially the glue that keeps your skin cells together to maintain a healthy barrier. A good skin barrier keeps moisture in and harmful things out.
Skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea have been linked to low ceramide levels. Ceramide levels are also affected by sun exposure, severe weather, and age and can impair your skin barrier function, resulting in dry skin.
CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser has a blend of three key ceramides that are identical to those found naturally in your skin. When regularly used, it aids in the replenishment of these lipid levels and the restoration of a healthy skin balance.
Ceramides can also be used to treat acne-prone skin’s dryness. A combination skincare regimen using a CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser and a ceramide moisturizer was found in the clinical studies to effectively address dryness without aggravating acne.
According to research published in 2017, hyaluronic acid does more than keep moisture locked in. It may also aid in managing sebum production, making it a viable acne-prevention ingredient.
2. Hyaluronic acid
CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser contains hyaluronic acid, a sugar that the body naturally produces. Hyaluronic acid is important for keeping your skin’s moisture balanced. It is also responsible for your skin’s plumpness and volume and giving your skin a smooth texture.
Hyaluronic acid is also found in the fluid surrounding the eyes and joints. It acts like a sponge that can attract and hold water in your skin, making it a great non-comedogenic hydrating ingredient. It’s important to use skincare products with hyaluronic acid because the skin’s natural production of this acid goes down with age.
Hyaluronic acid in CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser can draw moisture from the environment and give it to the skin for a long time without clogging pores. Hyaluronic acid softens and smoothes skin texture while also boosting the look of plumpness and firmness by increasing surface hydration.
3. Niacinamide
CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser contains Niacinamide, often known as vitamin B3, which plays a crucial role in soothing and restoring the skin’s barrier. Niacinamide was initially researched in 1976, and it has since become a popular cosmetic ingredient in acne, eczema, rosacea, and skin discoloration formulations.
When applied topically, Niacinamide can aid in strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier, reduce dehydration, and the visible impacts of environmental damage, making skin appear healthier and more radiant.
One of Niacinamide’s in CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser main advantages is its versatility. Niacinamide is compatible with other skincare products, but it’s also gentle and well tolerated—even by individuals with sensitive skin—so it’s suitable for a wide range of skin types and issues, including dryness, tightness, and flakiness.
Niacinamide is an anti-inflammatory that helps reduce acne-related swelling and redness. It also helps control the amount of acne-causing oil produced by your skin’s glands.
4. Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide in CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser, is one of the most common and effective acne treatments, clears acne breakouts and helps prevent new acne blemishes from developing. This chemical also aids in the removal of dead skin cells, which can cause clogged pores.
Low-concentration products are often well tolerated and pose a reduced risk of irritation without compromising effectiveness.
Both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid in CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser can help prevent and treat acne, but they function differently. Salicylic acid helps prevent pores from being blocked with dead cells by promoting the skin’s natural exfoliation process, while benzoyl peroxide reduces the germs that cause acne breakouts. Both of these components are commonly recommended by dermatologists to treat acne, so you can test one (or both) to determine which works best for your skin.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that benzoyl peroxide is safe and effective for treating acne. To avoid irritation, avoid putting benzoyl peroxide in your eyes, nose, mouth, and areas of broken skin. Because benzoyl peroxide in CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser can bleach hair or materials, use caution near the hairline and watch your towels and blankets.
5. Non-comedogenic
CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser is non-comedogenic means that the ingredients in a product will not clog or block your skin’s pores, which is an excellent choice for acne-prone, impure, or combo skin.
A comedo is a medical term for a type of pimple that forms on the skin’s surface due to a clogged pore. Non-comedogenic products, on the other hand, will not clog pores and contribute to acne.
6. Fragrance-free
The issue with fragrances in cosmetics is that many of these chemicals cause allergic reactions and irritation, resulting in itching, swelling, redness, peeling, and acne breakouts. Luckily CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser does not contain any fragrances.
Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction to the things it comes into contact with, and the fragrance is one of the most common allergens in skincare to cause contact dermatitis. Furthermore, it can deplete the skin’s natural lipid barrier, increasing the likelihood of developing reactions to allergens you weren’t previously sensitive to.
Some fragrances are comedogenic; meaning can clog pores, making acne harder to manage or contribute to new breakouts.
7. Paraben-free
The FDA has long ago approved parabens for use in everything from shampoos to hair colors. While they may not directly cause acne, there is concern that they can mimic estrogen in the body, influencing hormones and contributing to acne. Needles to say that CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser does not contain parabens.
How to use
Use CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser every morning and evening.
Although you may think that scrubbing your face will be more effective in reducing acne, it will irritate the skin further, causing more acne.
Instead, use the pads of your fingers to massage your cleanser all over your face, then rinse well.
If your skin is very oily or wearing makeup, you can do a “double cleanse” by lathering up, rinsing, and repeating. You can also keep the cleanser on for a longer time before rinsing it away.
If you opt for a washcloth or cleansing pad, choose one that is soft and non-abrasive.
FAQs
Can I use the CeraVe acne foaming cleanser every day?
Yes, you can use this cleanser every day. Start with one application per day to avoid excessive skin drying, then gradually increase to two times per day. Reduce application to once a day or every other day if uncomfortable dryness or peeling occurs.
Is CeraVe acne foaming cleanser good for sensitive skin?
Made for sensitive skin, this gentle yet effective CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser helps maintain the protective skin barrier by quickly breaking debris and oil without stripping skin of its natural moisture.
Which CeraVe cleanser is best for acne and oily skin?
Try the CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser if you have oily skin or pimples. Dermatologists designed the foamy cleanser to help purify the skin by deep cleaning the pores and removing excess oil, grime, and makeup. Experts agree that CeraVe Foaming Cleanser is a must-try in your acne skincare routine.
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