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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
L'Oreal USA Products Inc
Label updated
2023-12-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 4%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Use

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use if you
  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
When using this product

• skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
• avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
• avoid contact with the eyes, lips and mouth
• avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product
• skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

skin irritation becomes severe

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• use every morning and evening
• apply a dime-size amount to damp skin and gently massage, avoiding the eye area
• rinse wel
• use wash on entire affected area one to two times daily
• because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
• if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
• if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

Inactive ingredients

water, glycerin, propylene glycol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, xanthan gum, potassium hydroxide, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, carbomer, niacinamide, glycolic acid, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, propanediol, citric acid, tetrasodium EDTA, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phytosphingosine, ethylhexylglycerin, benzoic acid

Other information

store at 20° - 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Questions or comments?

Toll-free number 1-888-768-2915

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d9c11b75-14ee-46e3-9b1d-c349a102e2fd · Version 3
NDC: 49967-238