CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

13/24 Best Ingredients

8/24 Good Ingredients

3/24 Unfavorable Ingredients

4/24 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic Acid. Pumps up wrinkles, reducing their visibility
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMC2923951

phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine. Potentially reduces wrinkle depth and promotes normal skin functions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18489360

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. Cleansing agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11358107
peg 6 caprylic/capric glycerides

Peg-6 Caprylic/capric Glycerides. Surfactant, cleansing agent

sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
citric acid

Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
edetate disodium

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

ceramide 3

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
ceramide 6 ii

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues

ceramide 1

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
cholesterol

Cholesterol. Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues

Abrasive Ingredients

sodium chloride

Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.

Moisturizing Ingredients

niacinamide

Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.

Neutral Ingredients

purified water

Aqua. Water
peg 150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate

Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate. Thickening agent
dihydrate

Dihydrate. A compound containing two molecules of water.

sodium lauroyl lactylate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

Unfavorable Ingredients

propylene glycol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

propylparaben

Propylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

Original List of Ingredients:

Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate and PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Chloride, Phytosphingosine, Citric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Dihydrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum

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Merchant's description of this product:
CeraVe foaming facial cleanser gently removes dirt, excess oil and dead skin cells to reveal a clean, fresh face. The non-irritating formula maintains a healthy moisture balance, never stripping the skin, while eliminating shiny, oily areas. Replenishing hyaluronic acid and ceramides produce a healthy skin barrier so your face feels comfortable without any tightness or dryness. read more

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