CeraVe Renewing SA cleansing

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
niacinamide
gluconolactone
ceramide 3
ceramide 1
phytosphingosine
ceramide 6 ii
zea mays oil
cholesterol
glycerin
hyaluronic acid
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$9.87

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Size: 0.65 Pounds

Renewing SA cleansing

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What does the product description say?

"Renewing SA cleansing"

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, xanthan gum, zea mays oil) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
carbomer	HIGH
cholesterol	HIGH
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Cerave Renewing SA skin care products provide gentle exfoliation and skin relief to dry skin, rough and bumpy skin, and all other skin types"

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone, salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains niacinamide. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH
gluconolactone	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
gluconolactone

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together	8.3% - 10.1%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.2% - 5.1%
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent	3.7% - 4.6%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	2.3% - 2.9%
gluconolactone A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals	1.9% - 2.3%
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent	1.9% - 2.3%
peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate	1.4% - 1.7%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.75% - 1.15%
ceramide 6 ii A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.95% - 1.15%
ceramide 3 A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.7% - 1.05%
ceramide 1 A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.6% - 0.9%
hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation	0.5% - 0.75%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	0.45% - 0.7%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.45%
zea mays oil A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function	0.25% - 0.45%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect	0.2% - 0.35%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.2%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.05% - 0.1%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.05% - 0.1%
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