CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin: a Guru Score of 77%

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Breakouts and acne1 expert

“It has a lower percentage of salicylic acid, low enough that they don't disclose the percent on the bottle, but it would still provide some efficacy for acne, especially if you have very sensitive skin.”

208SkinDoc, watch at 6:35

Dark spots and post-acne marks1 expert

“If you have hyperpigmentation on the body, this is a good choice as a moisturizer.”

Dr Dray, watch at 9:11

Irritated or reactive skin1 expert

“This lotion is completely fragrance-free and non-irritating, which makes it really good for sensitive skin.”

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 9:18

Rough or uneven texture1 expert

“Salicylic acid is another effective treatment, CeraVe has a salicylic acid lotion for rough and bumpy skin, that would be a fantastic choice.”

Dr Dray, watch at 7:44

Keratosis pilaris (bumpy arms)1 expert

“I like salicylic acid as an ingredient to treat KP because we know that it collects preferentially in the hair follicles and the oil glands, so it does a really good job smoothing out the bumps of KP.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 11:32

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"The CeraVe SA Lotion is something that you could layer over thinner products or under thicker products. It's generally the recommended approach for how to layer products, thinnest to thickest. [...] If you want a product that is going to be a moisturizer and is going to deliver the salicylic acid, then the lotion makes perfect sense."

All 5 takes from Dr Dray

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"The CeraVe SA Lotion is something that you could layer over thinner products or under thicker products. It's generally the recommended approach for how to layer products, thinnest to thickest. [...] If you want a product that is going to be a moisturizer and is going to deliver the salicylic acid, then the lotion makes perfect sense."

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"It's around a dollar ninety four per ounce, about thirty cents more per ounce than AmLactin, but I actually do think it's worth it in the long run, you're [...] getting additional ingredients and CeraVe's ceramide technology does consistently demonstrate benefit in clinical studies. It's a lightweight lotion that absorbs quickly and isn't greasy, and in my experience it doesn't sting the way the AmLactin product does, even on [...] a paper cut."

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"Salicylic acid is another effective treatment, CeraVe has a salicylic acid lotion for rough and bumpy skin, that would be a fantastic choice."

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"This is the CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin. If you have hyperpigmentation on the body, this is a good choice as a moisturizer."

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"CeraVe SA Lotion contains salicylic acid, a keratolytic ingredient that [...] helps with corneocyte disaggregation in the upper portion of the stratum corneum, making it helpful for ichthyosis vulgaris."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

152k subs

✓Yay

"This lotion is completely fragrance-free and non-irritating, which makes it really good for sensitive skin. It contains salicylic acid, a little bit of lactic acid, and ceramides. If you don't like the thickness or the jar of the cream, this also comes in lotion form. It's a more lightweight alternative compared to the cream and it's a little bit easier to spread, especially if you're going to use it on large body surface areas like your whole arms and legs."

All 2 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown

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"Moisturizers with salicylic acid like [CeraVe] SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin"

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"This lotion is completely fragrance-free and non-irritating, which makes it really good for sensitive skin. It contains salicylic acid, a little bit of lactic acid, and ceramides. If you don't like the thickness or the jar of the cream, this also comes in lotion form. It's a more lightweight alternative compared to the cream and it's a little bit easier to spread, especially if you're going to use it on large body surface areas like your whole arms and legs."

Dr. Somji Skin

361k subs

✓Yay

"If you want to treat this at home then using things like CeraVe SA Lotion are a great option because it's got salicylic acid in there that prevents buildup of milia"

208SkinDoc

2.10M subs

✓Yay

"If the CeraVe Acne Control Wash is a little drying or irritating for you, you can use CeraVe SA instead. It has a lower percentage of salicylic acid, low enough that they don't disclose the percent on the bottle, but it would still provide some efficacy for acne, especially if you have very sensitive skin. Like all CeraVe products it has ceramides and MVE technology, so it's hydrating and tends to be less irritating than generic products."

Mad About Skin

733k subs

✓Mixed

"There's a big difference between CeraVe and the Inkey List salicylic acid. I personally prefer the Inkey List salicylic acid, but I think in certain countries CeraVe is better value for money. So go with the one that fits your budget. They're both very similar in terms of their active ingredients. The Inkey List is cruelty-free as a brand, so I would always go sit in the Inkey List, but if you can't get it, CeraVe is absolutely fine."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

✓Yay

"I like salicylic acid as an ingredient to treat KP because we know that it collects preferentially in the hair follicles and the oil glands, so it does a really good job smoothing out the bumps of KP. [...] Research studies in our dermatology literature show that both salicylic acid and lactic acid are effective at treating KP, but lactic acid seems to be even more effective than salicylic acid."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin?

A fragrance-free body lotion with salicylic acid, ceramides and a little lactic acid, designed to smooth rough, bumpy skin on the body.

Is CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin worth it?

Mostly yes. 5 of the 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.

What is CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin's Guru Score?

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected.

What is CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin is good for breakouts and acne (1 expert), dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert), irritated or reactive skin (1 expert), rough or uneven texture (1 expert) and keratosis pilaris (bumpy arms) (1 expert).