CeraVe

CeraVe was developed with dermatologists around one idea: a moisturiser should put back what cleansing takes out. Every product in the range carries three essential ceramides, the lipids skin uses to hold its own barrier together, delivered by the brand's MVE technology so they release gradually rather than all at once.

It is fragrance free, non-comedogenic and deliberately unglamorous, which is why it is the range most often recommended for skin that reacts to everything else.

Why CeraVe

Three essential ceramides, in every product

Ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II, the lipids skin uses to hold its own barrier together. Cleansing strips them; this range puts them back.

Developed with dermatologists

Fragrance free and non-comedogenic throughout, which is why it is the range most often recommended for skin that reacts to everything else.

MVE technology

The moisturising ingredients release gradually rather than all at once, so the product keeps working through the day instead of absorbing and stopping.

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What are the three essential ceramides, and why do they matter?

Ceramides are lipids that occur naturally in skin and make up a large part of the barrier that holds water in and keeps irritants out. Cleansing and cold weather strip them. Every CeraVe product contains ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II, in the ratio skin uses itself.

What is MVE technology?

MultiVesicular Emulsion. The moisturising ingredients sit in layers that break down one at a time rather than all on application, so the product keeps releasing through the day instead of absorbing and being done.

Which cleanser should I use?

Hydrating Cleanser for normal to dry skin, because it does not foam and does not strip. Foaming Cleanser if your skin is oily or combination. Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser or Cream-to-Foam if you wear sunscreen and makeup and want it gone in one step. SA Smoothing Cleanser if the issue is rough, bumpy texture. Blemish Control Cleanser for blemish-prone skin.

What is the difference between the Moisturising Cream and the Moisturising Lotion?

Same idea, different weight. The cream is richer and comes in a tub, for dry to very dry skin and for use on the face as well as the body. The lotion is lighter, absorbs faster and comes in a pump, which most people prefer for arms and legs in summer.

What is the rough and bumpy skin pairing everyone talks about?

The SA Smoothing Cleanser and the SA Smoothing Cream. Both use salicylic acid to work on texture, buffered by ceramides so they do not leave skin dry. Used together on arms and legs, they are the range's best known combination.

Is CeraVe fragrance free?

Yes, across the range, and non-comedogenic, which means it is formulated not to block pores. That combination is why it is so often the recommendation for skin that reacts to other products.

Can I use a retinol serum alongside the rest of the range?

The retinol serums use encapsulated retinol, which releases more slowly and is gentler than a straight retinol. Use at night, follow with the Facial Moisturising Lotion PM or the Peptide Cream, and wear SPF the next morning, because retinol increases sun sensitivity. Introduce it a few nights a week rather than every night.

Which SPF should I pick?

The AM lotion carries SPF15 and suits indoor days. The SPF50+ lotion is the one for a New Zealand summer or any day outdoors, and it is light enough to wear under makeup.

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