Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin versus CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid .
Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on November 14, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Body Wash
Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin 20 ingredients
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin 20 ingredients
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin 20 ingredients
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid 37 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Niacinamide • Gluconolactone • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Zea Mays Oil • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Ceramide 3 • Cholecalciferol Peg-12 Ether • Phytosphingosine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Ceramide 1
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Glycerin • Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine • Urea • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Laureth-9 • Sodium Lactate • Niacinamide • Ethoxydiglycol • Sodium Chloride • Gluconolactone • C12-13 Alkyl Lactate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Saccharide Isomerate • Glycolic Acid • Calcium Gluconate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Lactic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzoic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 11.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 14.
Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate isn't fungal acne safe.
CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 8.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 23.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylateCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 25.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 16.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 33.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 34.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 19.
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CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin 20 ingredients
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid 37 ingredients
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CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin 20 ingredients
CeraVe Cleanser for Psoriasis Treatment with Salicylic Acid 37 ingredients
Great gentle cleanser
I woke up one morning with the skin below my, and in my eye sockets inflamed and itchy. I tried a number of other OTC treatments and this and its accompanying Psoriasis Lotion were able to calm the raging pain and...
Great gentle cleanser
I woke up one morning with the skin below my, and in my eye sockets inflamed and itchy. I tried a number of other OTC treatments and this and its accompanying Psoriasis Lotion were able to calm the raging pain and itch. When this happens, it usually takes my skin forever to heal. Within 24 hours, the rash stopped spreading, and it went away within 3 days. I’m a believer, usually takes weeks before my skin is t horr,bile after one of these episodes.
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