Cerave is a huge household name when it comes to skincare. Its products are sold and used worldwide with mostly fantastic results according to their customer reviews.
The rave over Cerave’s products has become quite overwhelming, and one has to wonder what makes their products so good. What exactly makes them stand out? Well, you can thank the in-house Cerave dermatologists for their hard work.
In 2005, these dermatologists introduced skin-loving essential ceramides to all their products, and if you’re a skincare enthusiast, you should know what ceramides are.
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Ceramides are delicious fatty acids that help to moisturize and strengthen the skin moisture barrier. It also protects the skin against the weather and pollutants.
Ceramides may be the selling point, but they also incorporate various other skin care goodies like Niacinamide (Good old vitamin B), salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid and all other good stuff.
From reading just these few sentences, you should already know that getting a Cerave product is a good idea. However, is there any point in getting a product you do not know how to use?
If a good product is used wrongly, it can also cause you some serious damage, so you must ensure that you get a product tailored to your skin type and your skin concerns. If you would like to know how to use a Cerave product, then this article was designed especially for you.
Step-by-step on how to use Cerave products
The first question is, what is Cerave’s product? You see, Cerave has a lineup of many products and these products are tailored for a specific use and a specific concern.
Cerave products were designed for almost all skin types and were curated with various skincare concerns in mind. Whether you have dry, combination, oily or sensitive skin, you will definitely find a product your skin will love. Cerave products can be broadly categorized into;
Cerave facial cleansers: Examples of Cerave facial cleansers include The acne foaming wash, Hydrating foaming oil cleanser, Foaming facial cleanser, Hydrating facial cleanser and a lot more.
Step-by-step instructions: There are always instructions detailed on the body of the product, but all cleansers should be properly lathered between your hands and worked into your wet face for about 60-90 seconds, after which rinse with water.
Cerave facial moisturizers: Examples of Cerave facial moisturizers are ultra-light moisturizing gel, Moisturizing cream, PM moisturizing cream, eye repair cream, etc.
Step-by-step instructions: These are to be used after a cleanser. Rub it with your fingertips in circular motions onto your face.
Cerave Body cleanser: Examples: Hydrating Cleanser Bar, SA Cleanser Bar for rough and Bumpy skin, and Foaming Cleanser Bar.
Step by step instruction: This should be lathered properly and worked into your wet body at bath time.
Cerave Body moisturizer: Examples: Daily Moisturizing lotion, healing ointment, Itch relief moisturizing cream.
Step by step: Should be used after using a body cleanser. Rub it with firm gentle motions into your body.
Cerave Facial Serums: Serums are formulated with concentrated ingredients of varying percentages for specific concerns.
Examples include; Resurfacing retinol cream, Acne control gel, Skin renewing Vitamin C serum.
Step by step instruction: A serum should be used after a cleanser and before a moisturizer. This should be used as prescribed by a dermatologist or aesthetician.
Cerave Sunscreen: Sunscreens are essential for protection against the harmful rays of the sun. Examples of Cerave sunscreen include AM Facial moisturizing lotion with sunscreen, Hydrating sheer sunscreen, and Hydrating mineral sunscreen.
Step by step instruction: Apply two to three fingertips of sunscreen evenly on your face, neck and ears twenty minutes before any sun exposure.
All Cerave products are easy to use with no complicated instructions but you must ensure you see a dermatologist before using most of these products so as to know the best skin routine or dosage for you.
