
About this product
A salicylic acid cream designed to soften and smooth rough, bumpy skin texture, combining gentle chemical exfoliation with hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients.
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Salicylic Acid (2%), Water, Urea, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Laureth-9, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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6 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Salicylic acid in this cream exfoliates bumpy skin while hydrating at the same time, earning praise from most gurus for keratosis pilaris and rough patches on body areas. The formula pairs that acid with niacinamide, ceramides, and lactic acid to support the skin barrier, and the texture blends in without peeling; a lightweight lotion version is also available if you prefer something easier to spread on large areas. One concern worth knowing: the formula contains alcohol high in the ingredient list, which one dermatologist flagged as potentially damaging to the skin barrier, though other experts noted the cetyl alcohol specifically present is not harmful. Those with very sensitive skin or alcohol sensitivity may want to patch-test first.
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A salicylic acid cream designed to soften and smooth rough, bumpy skin texture, combining gentle chemical exfoliation with hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients.
Mostly yes. 5 of the 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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