Description
The CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser (8 fl. oz.) is a specialized, daily face and body wash developed with dermatologists specifically for dry to very dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.
Unlike traditional water-based foaming face washes—which can strip natural lipids and leave dry skin feeling uncomfortably tight—or standard heavy cleansing oils—which don't lather and are meant to be washed off with a second cleanser—this product provides a unique oil-to-foam hybrid experience.
Key Features & How It Works
- The Transforming Texture: The cleanser dispenses as a lightweight oil gel. When massaged onto damp skin with water, it transforms into a soft, mild, bubbling foam.
- Cleanses Without Stripping: It uses oil-based ingredients to gently break down surface impurities, excess sebum, and face makeup, alongside ultra-mild surfactants that rinse clean away with water. It leaves absolutely no greasy or sticky residue behind.
- Intense Moisture Replenishment: It immediately locks moisture into the skin barrier during the washing process, completely preventing the "tightness" often associated with foaming cleansers.
Key Active Ingredients
The formula is deeply nourishing and focuses on barrier repair:
- 3 Essential Ceramides (1, 3, 6-II): CeraVe’s signature ingredient blend that mimics the skin's natural lipids to restore and maintain the protective outer barrier.
- Squalane Oil & Triglycerides: Plant-derived emollients that replenish the skin's natural surface oils, providing long-lasting smoothness and preventing transepidermal water loss.
- Hyaluronic Acid: A powerful humectant that draws water to the surface of the skin to maintain optimal hydration levels.
Safety and Skin Suitability
- Target Demographic: Specifically designed for very dry skin, but its non-comedogenic formula means it won't clog pores, making it completely safe for dry/combination skin types as well.
- Sensitive Skin Approved: It is fragrance-free, soap-free, paraben-free, and pH-neutral.
- Eczema & Family Safe: It holds the National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance. It is so gentle that it is approved for use on babies (aged 3 months and up) as well as adults, and can be used on both the face and body.
How to Use
- Wet your face (and/or body) with lukewarm water.
- Dispense a pump of the oil cleanser into wet hands and rub them together to begin the foaming action.
- Massage the soft foam onto your skin to break down dirt and makeup.
- Rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry with a soft towel. Follow up immediately with your favorite daily moisturizer to seal in the hydration.