Cetaphil : Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar

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Reviews
4.2
177 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Triclosan (0.3%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoate, PEG 20, Sodium Chloride, Masking Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Isethionate, Petrolatum, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sucrose Cocoate, Titanium Dioxide, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate.

May also contain: Sodium Palm Kernelate.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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Used Cetaphil : Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar? Rate It:

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November 7, 2006
great product/reduces pimples
November 11, 2009

Pros:

Noticed a difference within a 24 hour period after using twice a day.

Cons:

Have to combine with either 2.5% benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid scrub, or potent multivitamins AND wear loose clothing.

I have cysts on my chest and face. I see them going down. Just combine with a topical gel(benzoyl by neutrogena) or a antibiotic for fast results.
August 20, 2009

Pros:

Gentle enough for sensitive skin, clears up blemishes quickly

Cons:

Bar form isn't great; would prefer a liquid.

I'm 23 and have never had much trouble with my skin until recently. I have sensitive skin, and had developed a small patch of acne cysts on my chin unlike any blemishes I had ever had before. I was also breaking out on my cheeks quite a bit. I had tried several other products (Neutrogena, Proactive, etc.), but it wasn't until I started using Cetaphil antibacterial that it started clearing up. I combine it with 0.5% salicylic acid, and my skin literally started clearing up overnight. This is a great product overall; the only downside to it is that it only comes in bar form, and my preference is for a liquid.
October 27, 2008

Pros:

everything ITS AMAZEING lol

Cons:

absolutey nuthin!!

this stuff most deffinietly works before i started useing this stuff my skin was terrible my face was a "pimple party" i`ve been useing this for about...a month my skin is completley clear except for 1 small pimple and a few red spots from the pimples that used to be there
August 1, 2008

Pros:

it helps get rid of any excess oil I have & really feels like i'm gettin my skin clean

Cons:

non so far

good product
March 17, 2009

Pros:

Better than some soaps.

Cons:

Contains harmful ingredients.

RESITANCE CONCERNS: An article coauthored by Dr. Stuart Levy in the August 6, 1998 issue of Nature[13] warned that triclosan's overuse could cause resistant strains of bacteria to develop, in much the same way that antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains are emerging, based on speculation that triclosan behaved like an antibiotic. Based on this speculation, in 2003, the Sunday Herald newspaper reported that some UK supermarkets and other retailers were considering phasing out products containing triclosan. Triclosan is the active ingredient for the anti-bacterial aspect of this soap. Please read more about this before you make your decision.
June 15, 2011

Pros:

i like that it"s anti-bacterial ,.,.it doesn"t irritate skin ,.,it leaves skin very clean .,helps with acne =]

Cons:

none

i been using this product for a few weeks now , it actually cured my skin from acne,i been suffering from acne a whole yr. and wasted money on products that just irritated my skin and made me break out more because my skin is so sensitive ,and this product worked for my skin ,.,.i"m also drinking green tea because acne is caused from toxins and green tea gets rid of toxins ,i also wash my face with green tea it may sound strange but it also helps to eliminate acne and it also gets rid of acne scars! =))))
January 11, 2011

Pros:

Removes oil from my skin

Cons:

none discovered yet!

This is the first time I used it tonight and i can already tell it removed oil from my face, hopefully it helps clear up my acne too!
May 24, 2011

Pros:

Gentle
No scent
Cleans my skin
Doesn't leave my skin feeling dry

Cons:

Doesn't completely get rid of makeup

I was going through a rough winter with dry skin and I needed something that would gently cleanse my face, but not dry it out. This worked great. It didn't make me break out, but didn't help with my acne either. It just help prevent new pimples from forming.
October 21, 2010

Pros:

made my skin smooth and non greasy and seemed like the bumps were not that visible on my legs

Cons:

it made my skin really sticky and i had to keep washing my hands after i applied my mosterizer

It made my skin really sticky but im going to continiue to try the product out and see if the stickiness is worth it... but for a bar of soap.. its too expensive