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Highlights
- Salicylic acid acne treatment for face, a preventative acne gel for daily maintenance that helps to minimize the appearance of blackheads and pores without drying the skin
- Provides a lightweight, hydrating full-face treatment for acne
- 2% salicylic acid helps clear acne and prevent new breakouts
- Treatment for acne leaves skin looking more radiant, smooth
- Noticeably clearer skin after 3 days
- 5.5% alpha hydroxy acids help smooth and soften skin
- Niacinamide helps soothe skin and hyaluronic acid helps maintain skins natural moisture"
- Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, paraben-free, drying alcohol-free
Description
Key Ingredients:
•2% Salicylic acid (SA), a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) helps clear acne & prevent new breakouts
•5.5% alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), a blend of Lactic and Glycolic Acids, helps smooth and soften skin
•Niacinamide helps soothe skin
•Hyaluronic Acid helps maintain skins natural moisture
•3 essential ceramides help maintain the skin’s natural barrier
•MVE Technology provides a steady release of all-day hydration
How to Use:
Recommended for evening use:
•Clean the skin thoroughly with CeraVe Acne Treatment Face Wash before applying this product
•Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
•Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
•If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn, so apply CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30.
Brand Story:
Whether you need products for your sensitive, oily, acne-prone, combination or normal skin, need a soothing moisturizer for your baby, have specific skin concerns, like eczema or psoriasis, or just want a hydrating serum or anti-aging cream, CeraVe can help. The CeraVe story began in 2005 after experts noticed that many skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and dry skin all had one thing in common: a compromised skin barrier. Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe offers a complete line of skincare products that contain three essential ceramides enhanced with a revolutionary delivery system to help restore the skin’s natural protective barrier.
Active ingredients
Purpose
Acne treatmentUses
• clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal • helps prevent new acne blemishes from formingDirections
Directions • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other dayInactive ingredients
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Q: I am looking for a gentle treatment for a pre teen girl. Can you recommend one?
A: If her skin is suited to salicylic acid and it doesn’t bother her, than probably. I would start with using it up to three times per week though.
submitted byNotmyname75 - 2 months agoA: Yes probably,if she has acne and her skin is suited with salicylic acid
submitted byNotmyname75 - 2 months agoA: Hi there, D! Unless specifically labeled for use on children, our products are not formulated for or tested for use on children. Our children’s products are not tested on children under the age of 3 years except those labeled as baby products. Please check with your child's pediatrician if you have questions about the use of a specific product. In accordance with US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s definition, we consider a child to be 12 years old and under.
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: When in my routine would I apply this? Right after I cleanse, or after serums and acids?
A: Hi Lostinlasvegas. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe regarding the Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel. We suggest applying this product after you cleanse your face and before using any serums and moisturizers.
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 6 months agoBrand expertA: Hey, Great question! We recommend to wash your face with your favorite cleanser and then apply the Cerave Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel in the affected area with a thin layer. Then you can apply your serums and moisturizers after. Salicylic acid can be used with other acids in some cases, but it's important to take precaution. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this okay to use with the Cerve retinol? Or the cerve salyctic acid face wash?
A: Hi there! We appreciate your inquiry about the Acne Control Gel. We recommend using this product separately from the Skin Resurfacing Retinol. Additionally, we recommend pairing this product with a sunscreen. For best recommendations, please speak with your dermatologist. Thank you for choosing CeraVe!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 4 months agoBrand expertA: Hey Ashlee, Great question! Yes, retinol and salicylic acid together in your skincare routine, but we recommend to use with caution and knowledge. Both ingredients are potent and can cause side effects like dryness and irritation if used at the same time! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: What is the percentage of ahas?
A: Hi there! You can call us for more information regarding our Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel. 1-888-768-2915 Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm EST. We look forward to hearing from you.
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 24 days agoBrand expert
Q: Do you use the daily moisturizer after the acne control gel is used or should you not apply anything else to the face after the acne control gel?
A: Hey Michele, Great question! We recommend to apply a daily moisturizer after using the Cerave Salicylic Acid Acne treatment on the affected areas. Check out the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 as a great option! For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use this all over my face?
A: llo Paintgirl, Thank you for your interest with CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel - 1.35oz. CeraVe Acne Control Gel is a hydrating, daily acne treatment with 2% salicylic acid that clears acne and helps prevent new breakouts from forming. It also offers gentle exfoliation with alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids (AHA and BHA) that help improve the appearance of pores along with calming niacinamide and barrier-strengthening ceramides that may be used all over the face. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. We hope this information has been helpful and that you can continue to use our products with great success.
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Hi! Is this product paraben free?
A: Hello there! Thanks for reaching out to us about our Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel. All the ingredients we use in a product are listed on the package or the label of the product itself. For products too small to accommodate the list, a separate ingredient list is available on the display unit in the store for your convenience. Since some ingredients are known by more than one name, we use the standard industry FDA-recognized names. We hope this was helpful!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: do i rinse this off after i apply it or leave it on my skin?
A: Hello! Thank you for reaching out about Acne Control Gel. Apply this at night after cleansing leave this product on covering the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. We hope this information helps!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: how is this different than any other 2% salicylic acid?
A: Hello shopaddict88, Thank you for your interest in CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel 1.35oz. CeraVe Acne Control Gel is a hydrating, daily acne treatment with 2% salicylic acid that clears acne and helps prevent new breakouts from forming. It also offers gentle exfoliation with alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids (AHA and BHA) that help improve the appearance of pores along with calming niacinamide and barrier-strengthening ceramides. We hope this information has been helpful and that you will try this product soon!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used with the Cerave Retinol Resurfacing serum?
A: Hello Blah, Thank you for your inquiry regarding CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel - 1.35oz . We do not recommend using this product with any Retinol product including our CeraVe Retinol Resurfacing Serum. Using Salicylic Acid and Retinol in the same session may cause excessive dryness on the skin. We also recommend consulting your dermatologist or treating physician whenever you add a new product into your skincare routine. We hope this information has been helpful and we appreciate your interest in CeraVe!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expert