SKU: SM-099
SkinMedica's Acne Foaming Wash (Purifying Wash) with salicylic acid, an acne-fighting ingredient and keratolitic agent, helps to remove excess oil and impurities without drying the skin.
BENEFITS:
- Reduces the number of bacteria on skin's surface
- Prevents pores from clogging
- Promotes gentle exfoliation
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Moisten skin with warm water. Dispense two full pumps of Foaming Acne Wash into palm of hand, apply to face and gently massage over entire face for one minute. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
- Salicylic Acid 2.0% → A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) with keratolytic activity to help open clogged sebaceous follicles. It helps dissolve the top layers of the stratum corneum cells and remove impurities, improving the look and feel of the skin. Also antiseptic and fungicidal.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
- Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract → A rich, natural source of salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid. Mildly antiseptic and skin clearing.
- Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract → Traditionally used in topical treatments of burns, sunburns, skin irritations, insect bites and bruises. It is credited with anti-inflammatory and wound healing abilities. Mildly astringent, it helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract → Considered to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties.
- Allantoin → Active, soothing and healing agent derived from comfrey. Stimulates cellular activity, as well as promotes cell regeneration.
- Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B-5) → A deep penetrating agent that binds moisture to surface skin layers. Soothing and anti-inflammatory, it helps to stimulate cellular proliferation and promote normal skin keratinization.
- Menthol → Naturally occurring oil derived from mint leaves, used for its cooling, anti-irritant, anti-itching, properties.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil → A natural preservative with antiseptic and germicidal properties, it is both antibacterial and antifungal, which help to promote healing.