SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
Updated October 29, 2026
Salicylic acid smooths stubborn bumps and elbows; results vary, breakouts happen.
What the community says
A leave-on salicylic-acid lotion Redditors use for keratosis pilaris, scaly elbows, and recurring nose blackheads. Results are uneven: some see smoother skin and a dewy finish, while others report little change or fresh breakouts.
What this means for you
Backed by 9 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/scacjdiscussion and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Reddit HG for KP and scaly elbows
- Keeps nose blackheads from returning
- Dewy, refreshed finish
Product details
Concerns
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Salicylic Acid: 16 studies tested it directly. See all 34 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found salicylic acid helped clear acne
- It often reduced pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- It often worked about as well as other common acne treatments
- Used with other acne treatments, it sometimes cleared acne better than the other treatment alone
- Side effect results were uncertain when compared with benzoyl peroxide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 12 mentions across 9 threads
CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/scacjdiscussion and 4 more, summarized.
“I have had good results with [Eucerin intensive repair ] and [CeraVe SA lotion ].”
Positive
“I would alternate between them or use them together.”
Positive
“CeraVe SA lotion”
Positive
“then AHA cream by CeraVe”
Positive
“lastly a good moisturizer (I use CeraVe renewing night cream).”
Positive
“This is my bedtime routine and the only thing that made a difference!”
Positive
“Cerave SA Lotion - salicylic acid and essential ceramides.”
Positive
“Every time I've ran out of it my blackheads on my nose come back!”
Positive
“it keeps my skin dewy and refreshed!”
Positive
“CeraVe Skin Renewing SA Lotion (If my skin is extra dry I'll add a few drops of maracuja oil)”
Positive
“Current body routine - dry brushing, dove body wash and cerave SA lotion”
Positive
“also currently trying cerave salicylic acid lotion for rough & bumpy skin”
Cautionary
“but have not yet seen a difference”
Cautionary
“any advice on what to try would be very appreciated”
Cautionary
