HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser
OverviewNo longer available until 2020
HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser
Clarifying Peptide, Salicylic + Mandelic Acid, Tea Tree Oil - A purifying cleanser that draws out impurities, promotes rapid correction of imperfections and addresses the signs of aging with a blend of exfoliating salicylic and mandelic acids and a unique pore-cleansing peptide. Antioxidant-rich boswellia, chamomile and honey soothe and protect skin from over-dryness and irritation. Skin appears brighter and feels more evenly hydrated and refreshed.
Formula Features:
- 2 Peptides including a Clearing Peptide and Preservative
Peptide improve skin clarity - An antimicrobial peptide that causes
lethal osmotic imbalance within acne bacteria while neutralizing
pro-inflammatory bacterial components (by binding to LTA) and
reducing redness. This peptide has been shown to exhibit excellent
activity against p-acne bacterium alone but found to be more
effective in combinations with low levels salicylic acid. This
allows for an opening of pores to allow oxygen in while enabling
oligopeptide-10 into the pores for maximum performance without
irritation. A 0.5% combination of Oligopeptide-10 with 0.5%
salicylic acid was shown to be 40% more effective in reduction in
comedones, irritation, pustules and papules after 28 days than a
leading benzoyl peroxide brand. 61% of panelist with moderate acne
reported improvement with 6 days and 47% in 3 days. 75% of patients
improved clinically while 85% noted complexion improvement.
- 0.5% Salicylic acid, used for its antioxidant and
antiseptic benefits, is a lipophilic acid that can penetrate active
acne lesions quickly and provide mild exfoliation to soften dead
skin cells while reducing excess oil built up in the pores. Used to
treat the appearance of dry damaged skin, reducing dry
patches/flaking and restoring suppleness.
- Mandelic acid, an AHA derived from almonds with
antibacterial properties and larger in size which allows it to
penetrates dermis more slowly and uniformly, making it ideal for
those with sensitive skin and pigmentation. Speeds skin cell
turnover, sloughing dead cells and enhancing skin complexion and
glow. More gentle for rosacea (or older skin) and shown to promote
rejuvenation without skin irritation or erythema. Useful in
suppressing pigmentation, treating inflammatory noncytic acne, and
rejuvenating photoaged skin. Useful in prepping skin for laser
peeling and in helping the skin heal after laser surgery. Treats
Fitzpatrick types I though VI without any post inflammatory
hyperpigmentation. Combination of mandelic with salicylic led to a
significant improvement in acne reduction and more effective than
glycolic alone.
- Tea tree, derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca tree, is
shown to provide broad spectrum antimicrobial and especially active
on the kind of bacteria involved in the development of acne,
anti-inflammatory and topical anaesthetic. After 2 weeks of
treatment, it produced a 30% reduction of pimples and reduced sebum
up to 30% after 4 weeks.
- Bentonite, a superb mineral-rich clay derived from volcanic
ash deposits in marine environments draw out skin impurities and
toxins, as well as absorbs excess sebum and oil to prevent pore
clogging make this a product a cleanser and mask in one!
Free of:
- Gluten
- Artificial Fragrance
- Parabens
- Phenoxyethanol
- PEG’s
- Phthalate
- Sulfates
How to Use:
With damp hands apply a small amount to dry skin and gently massage using circular motions for 30 to 60 seconds. Rinse and pat dry. Use AM & PM.