CeraVe Links Consumers with Care on World Skin Health Day

Skin is the body’s largest organ, with skin diseases affecting a significant portion of the global population, yet it’s an issue that is often not prioritized in health policies and funding. Despite its profound impact on a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being, inequalities exist in access to dermatological care.

World Skin Health Day, which was celebrated on July 8, aimed to address the inequalities in access to dermatological care and ensure that everyone has access to the care they need to take charge of their skin and overall health.

The global initiative, organized by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD) raised awareness about the importance of skin health and encouraged action towards improved dermatological care.

This year’s theme was “No Health without Skin Health.”

Bringing Care on the Ground

CeraVe, a leading dermatologist-founded skincare brand, continued its participation in World Skin Health Day to raise awareness about the important cause.

“CeraVe has joined the ILDS and the ISD for the second year as a proud partner because of the global initiative’s critical work in education people about the importance of skin health and access to dermatological care,” Tom Allison, SVP, medical director, CeraVe, told Happi. “As a brand developed with dermatologists and a brand built on the virtue that skin health is a right and not a privilege, World Skin Health Day is a day for CeraVe to highlight our commitment to access through supporting global initiatives to bring care on the ground and highlight this important issue.”

Per a survey conducted among 1,000 adults within the US, CeraVe found that 80% experience at least one skin concern, with 1 in 4 experiencing more serious skin conditions, such as new skin lesion, mole, spot and infections, yet only 40% visit a dermatologist once a year for an annual skin check.

When asked about their barriers to dermatological care, respondents cited long wait times (27%), lack of insurance (20%) and limited availability of dermatologists (18%) as the primary challenges. Further, one-third cannot afford/have difficulties affording dermatological care, and more than half (54%) visit general healthcare providers for skin health issues, which may suggest a lack of specialized care for skin conditions.

CeraVe partnered with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC). CeraVe’s social impact program, Care For All, has the mission to expand dermatological access to underserved communities around the world. According to Allison, in the US, almost 10% of the population is uninsured, while 25% are underinsured. The NAFC is a network of free and charitable clinics targeting these populations who are often without dermatological care. Through the partnership, the entities work to close the dermatological access gap by providing dermatological services, education to clinics, providers and patients.

Derm Changemakers

In 2024, CeraVe teamed with the ILDS and ISD to support impactful programs on World Skin Health Day in six countries around the globe. Efforts included delivering care to underserved patients, advocating for change in local governments and training hospital workers. Over 680 underserved patients received dermatological care.

In the US, CeraVe tapped its partnership with the NAFC for support in clinics around the country. CeraVe – whose owner, L’Oréal Groupe, was named an industry titan by Time Magazine in its Most Influential Companies List of 2025 – rallied its network of dermatologists to make a difference on World Skin Health Day, engaging over 800 dermatologists to get involved as “Derm Changemakers.” There were more than 400 downloads of resources and nearly 15 dermatologists nationwide volunteered at NAFC clinics to provide care. In New York alone, more than 25 patients received free care from a dermatologist that day, while over 600 passersby learned more about the initiative.