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Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser.

CeraVe Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser
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About this product

A gentle cleanser containing benzoyl peroxide (available in multiple concentrations) designed to cleanse the skin and help treat acne-prone areas.

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Acne-prone skin
Cleansers

The Guru Index verdict

78%

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What the gurus are saying

The gurus praise CeraVe's benzoyl peroxide cleanser for being gentle while delivering real acne-fighting power, since the ingredient mildly exfoliates and kills the bacteria behind breakouts, which also helps prevent antibiotic resistance if someone is on topical prescription antibiotics. One expert notes it works well applied at night to problem areas for a few minutes before rinsing, or used a few times a week in place of a regular cleanser, especially for hormonal breakouts. The key thing to remember: benzoyl peroxide bleaches fabrics, so a thorough rinse is essential to protect clothes and towels.
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Key actives & flags

NiacinamideHyaluronic acidCeramidesBenzoyl peroxideFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Benzoyl Peroxide, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Trideceth-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai
Dr. Daniel Sugai
716k subs · 23k devotees
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"I'll do that at night, say CeraVe's benzoyl peroxide cleanser, I'll do that at night, rinse off, pat dry, wait a few minutes or even an hour, and then apply your retinoid. That's okay."
All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai
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"I'll do that at night, say CeraVe's benzoyl peroxide cleanser, I'll do that at night, rinse off, pat dry, wait a few minutes or even an hour, and then apply your retinoid. That's okay."
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"CeraVe makes a nice one that's four percent and they recently made a 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cleanser. I like benzoyl peroxide because it mildly exfoliates and its antimicrobial kills the bacteria that causes acne. If you're on topical prescription antibiotics this will prevent or decrease the chances of you getting bacterial resistance. Be sure to wash off benzoyl peroxide well because it will bleach your clothes and towels."
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
316k subs · 5k devotees
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"I am a big fan of benzoyl peroxide at night. What I like to do is either use Savin or CeraVe, their benzoyl peroxide cleanser as my second step. And I kind of mostly focus on areas that tend to break out. So on my nose, on my chin, and leave that on for a few minutes and rinse off. So you could do that nightly or a few times a week in replace of your regular cleanser if you are one who struggle with kind of a little bit of that hormonal acne around perimenopause and menopause."
All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu
Dermatologist creates acne routine for $100 | Dr. Jenny Liu
"CeraVe also makes a great benzoyl peroxide cleanser that's very gentle that contains I think 2.6% micronized benzoyl peroxide."
Your Skin After 40: A Derm’s Guide to Menopause & Perimenopause Skincare | Dr. Jenny Liu
"I am a big fan of benzoyl peroxide at night. What I like to do is either use Savin or CeraVe, their benzoyl peroxide cleanser as my second step. And I kind of mostly focus on areas that tend to break out. So on my nose, on my chin, and leave that on for a few minutes and rinse off. So you could do that nightly or a few times a week in replace of your regular cleanser if you are one who struggle with kind of a little bit of that hormonal acne around perimenopause and menopause."
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