[Cleans and softens skin] removes dirt and oil, while softening and smoothing skin , [Exfoliates] Salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and antioxidant vitamin D; sweeps away dead skin cells while moisturizing and cleansing Notes: CeraVe Renovation SA Cleanser exfoliates and detoxifies to remove dirt and oil while softening and smoothing skin. Unlike some exfoliating cleansers, CeraVe Renovation SA cleanser contains no abrasive grains or beads and is gentle on the skin. It better prepares the skin for essential hydration, helping to remove dead skin cells during cleansing. And, like all CeraVe products, it hydrates and helps restore the skin's protective barrier.