CeraVe SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin Versus Asepxia Soap Baking Soda
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin 35 ingredients
Asepxia Soap Baking Soda 25 ingredients
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CeraVe SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin 35 ingredients
Asepxia Soap Baking Soda 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPetrolatum
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Water, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, CI 77891, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Jojoba Esters, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Salicylic Acid 1.8%
Masking
Sodium Palmate
CleansingSodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycereth-26
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingOpuntia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantPentasodium Pentetate
Salicylic Acid 1.8%, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Glycereth-26, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Glycolic Acid, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Paraffinum Liquidum, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Opuntia Vulgaris Extract, Sucrose, Pentasodium Pentetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSalicylic 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 AcidDisodium 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 EDTACetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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CeraVe SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin 35 ingredients
Asepxia Soap Baking Soda 25 ingredients
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CeraVe SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin 35 ingredients
I’m not sure if this worked. It lasted a long time, which is nice, but I didn’t see many results. WNRP
