Cetaphil Cleanser and Swelling: What Users Say

• car...
• February 1, 2021

For Dry Skin "I bought this thinking it would be mild. I have used another variation of it in the past without issues. I think I have used this for about a week and noticed my top eyelids are red, and now dry patches are itchy and swollen. I am assuming it has to be the cleanser. I hope it goes away without having to go to the doctor. My eyelids actually hurt. Never again will I use this product."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2019

For Dry Skin "I’ve been using this for about 6-7 days, and it was fine at first. My skin felt clean, and out of nowhere, my acne has gotten worse-a pimple a day, and then multiple ones. My face started drying out and itching, and my acne seems to look more like a rash now. Above my lips, it started to peel, and my face feels hot and swollen. I also had a severe swollen throat, which I’ve never experienced, and a hoarse cough and pain in my throat every time I would swallow. The moisturizer made my skin feel oily and over-hydrated, and my lips are red all around, and it just sucks walking around looking like a clown."

• Dar...
• August 15, 2018

For Dry Skin "I just used this product for the first time, and my whole right side of my face swelled up, and I couldn't see out of my right eye. I also had a reaction on my hands, the rest of my face, and neck. I will be staying far away from this product."

• Hhd...
• January 24, 2017

For Dry Skin "I had severe swelling of the nasal passages, skin at the edge of the nostril cracking and eventually bleeding, and severe sinus issues. It took me almost 8 months to determine what was causing my severe nasal issues, and I eventually discovered it was caused by Cetaphil Cleanser. Within 4 days of non-use, all of my condition began to clear up. I will never use it again."

• Pat...
• March 10, 2020

For Dry Skin "Horrible experience. I applied it on my face and neck. I had one pimple, I woke up to inflamed, red, itchy skin. I got hives, and my face was so swollen. Two days later, and I'm still dealing with it. Will never use again. I only used one time."

• HLa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2020

For Dry Skin "I started to use the Cetaphil cleanser around Christmas. Since then, my eyes and neck have swollen up in hives. I've been to an allergist and had to be on a massive dose of prednisone. It went away finally after 4 months of the worst burning, itching feeling I've ever had."

• Nic...
• December 10, 2021

For Dry Skin "I was trying to figure out why I woke up with a swollen eyelid. I thought it was my acne medication, but I used this again and woke up to two swollen eyes, and now under my eye there’s a patch of dryness, and my cheek is starting to swell. Thought this stuff would be great for my skin as everywhere else feels smooth. Bummed out to say the least."

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2021

For Dry Skin "I wish I’d read these reviews first. I used it for the first time six hours ago. My face is red, swollen, burning, like after the worst sunburn you ever had. How is this still on the market?"