the Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser, a skin-care cleanser designed to reveal softer, smoother skin and a more even tone. This foaming gel is formulated to support gentle surface renewal with a unique blend of acids, helping you achieve radiant-looking skin after just 1 use and continuous daily use for sensitive skin over time.
Key ingredients work together to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate without harsh abrasives. You get a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formula that won’t clog pores and is gentle enough for daily use on sensitive skin. The product defends against common signs of skin sensitivity such as dryness, itchiness, roughness, tightness, and a weakened skin barrier.
Benefits at a glance
- Salicylic Acid helps exfoliate the skin surface to refine texture and promote a more even appearance.
- Mandelic Acid provides gentle chemical exfoliation suitable for sensitive skin with minimal irritation.
- Gluconolactone supports surface renewal while being gentle on the skin and reducing potential friction-associated redness.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps support the skin barrier and may assist in improving skin resilience with regular use.
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Glycerin hydrate and soothe to maintain moisture as you cleanse.
- Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, paraben-free formula that won’t clog pores and is designed for sensitive skin.
- Clear defense against five signs of skin sensitivity—dryness, itchiness, roughness, tightness, and weakened barrier.
Ingredients and how they help you
- Aqua (Water) — the solvent base that carries all ingredients for a foaming cleanse.
- Glycerin — a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin to help keep it hydrated after cleansing.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine — a mild surfactant that cleanses with a gentle foaming action.
- Coco-glucoside — a gentle cleansing agent derived from sugars that helps maintain skin softness.
- Gluconolactone — a polyhydroxy exfoliant that smooths texture without heavy rubbing.
- Betaine — helps balance moisture and stabilizes the cleansing formula.
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate — thickening agent that gives a pleasant gel texture.
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate — mild cleanser with good foaming properties for a clean feel.
- Glycereth-26 — humectant that supports hydration during cleansing.
- Panthenol — forms part of the vitamin B5 complex to soothe and condition skin.
- Mandelic Acid — an alpha-hydroxy acid that exfoliates the surface for a refined look.
- Niacinamide — supports barrier function and may improve skin resilience over time.
- Salicylic Acid — a beta-hydroxy acid that helps exfoliate inside pores to refine texture.
- Tocopherol — Vitamin E that provides antioxidant support during use.
- Sunflower Seed Oil — nourishes and helps protect the skin’s surface barrier.
Usage tips and who it’s for
- This product is designed for daily gentle cleansing with exfoliation benefits, suitable for sensitive skin when used as directed.
- To use, lather with a small amount of water and apply all over the face and body. Rinse thoroughly and avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse well with water. Discontinue if rash or irritation occurs.
- For best results, incorporate gradually if you have never used chemical exfoliants and monitor your skin’s response.
- Always follow the included product instructions for usage and safety on packaging.
Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always read and follow the product label. Consult a healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.
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