CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

Does CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

• Free from parabens

  Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

• Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

  Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

• Free from silicones

  Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

• Free from fragrance / parfum

  Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

• Free from essential oils

  Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

• Contains drying alcohol

  Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

• Free from formaldehyde releasers

  Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

• Free from chemical uv filters of concern

  Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser non-comedogenic?

No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.

Is CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser safe for sensitive skin?

Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.

• ·No fragrance or parfum in the list
• ·Contains a drying alcohol
• ·No ingredients flagged for irritation risk

Can you use CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser while pregnant?

This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser full ingredients list

21 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Aqua/Water/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin.

The actives doing the work: Niacinamide & Ceramides (Helps rebuild moisture barrier while actively cleansing.); Salicylic Acid & PHA (Provides mild pore-clearing and texture-smoothing exfoliation.); Fragrance-Free (Eliminates exposure to common fragrance allergens.).