cerave Renewing Sa Cleanser (Discontinued)
cerave CeraVe Renewing Sa Cleanser (Discontinued) lists 23 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Purified Water
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Glycerin
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Niacinamide
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Methylcocoyl Taurate
- Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Salicylic Acid
- Ceramide 6 Ii
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 1
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Cholesterol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Zea Mays Oil
- Disodium Edta
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Cholecalciferol
- Phytosphingosine
- Xanthan Gum
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derived
Formulation view Uses a dual-surfactant system with cocoamido propyl hydroxysultaine and sodium lauroyl sarcosinate for mild cleansing. Added niacinamide, salicylic acid, and a complex of ceramides (3, 1, 6 II) and cholesterol for barrier repair and sebum control. Suitable for dry to mildly sensitive skin. Factory observation notes precise blending required to prevent precipitation of lipophilic ingredients when combined with salicylic acid.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
Other ingredients
Sodium Methylcocoyl TaurateCeramide 6 IiCeramide 3Ceramide 1Hyaluronic AcidCholesterolSodium BenzoateZea Mays OilDisodium EdtaSodium Lauroyl LactylateCholecalciferolPhytosphingosineXanthan GumCarbomerSodium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Methylcocoyl Taurate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ceramide 6 Ii | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Zea Mays Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cholecalciferol | ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 II/335 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytosphingosine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Methylcocoyl Taurate
- Not decoded yet
- Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Ceramide 6 Ii
- Ceramide for barrier repair and lipid layer restoration; high stability, suitable for sensitive/compromised skin, low irritancy/comedogenicity.
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended
- Ceramide 1
- Not decoded yet
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Zea Mays Oil
- Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility
- Cholecalciferol
- Vitamin D3 for oral care or skin conditioning. Regulatory limits apply; low dermal absorption, control concentration to avoid local high-dose issues.
- Phytosphingosine
- Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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