CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser ??“ Overview

Type: Foaming cream cleanser for acne-prone skin

Key Ingredient: 4% Benzoyl Peroxide (targets acne-causing bacteria, reduces excess oil, helps prevent breakouts)

Support Ingredients:

Ceramides ??’ restore and protect skin barrier

Niacinamide ??’ soothes irritation and redness

Hyaluronic Acid ??’ hydrates and prevents dryness

Benefits

Effectively treats acne while being gentler than many traditional benzoyl peroxide cleansers.

Helps prevent future breakouts.

Maintains skin barrier, unlike harsher acne washes.

Affordable and dermatologist-recommended.

How to Use

Wet your face with lukewarm water.

Apply a small (dime-sized) amount and gently massage into the skin.

Avoid eyes and mouth area.

Rinse thoroughly.

Start with once daily; increase to twice daily if tolerated.

Always moisturize after and apply sunscreen during the day (benzoyl peroxide can make skin more sun-sensitive).

Pros & Cons

Pros

Effective acne treatment

Barrier-friendly with ceramides

Hydrating ingredients reduce irritation

Widely available & affordable

Cons

Can cause dryness or peeling, especially at first

May bleach fabrics (pillowcases, towels, clothes)

Not always suitable for very sensitive or dry skin

Some users experience initial breakout ???purging??

Who It???s Best For

Oily or acne-prone skin ??’ great choice

Combination skin ??’ works well with a good moisturizer

Dry/sensitive skin ??’ may be too harsh, consider gentler cleansers