LOW PH GOOD MORNING GEL CLEANSER (CLAIM)
Formulated with botanical skin purifying ingredients, mildly acidic ph. 5.0-6.0 cleanser works softly to make skin supple and clear
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE: a surfactant derived from a coconut oil salt. It is effective in products where high and creamy foam and good skin tolerance are desired.
EVENING PRIMROSE FLOWER :it's therapeutic botanical properties are described as astringent and helpful for skin irritation.
TEA TREE OIL: it promotes healing. It is particularly beneficial to acne problem, and or congested skins. Tree tee oil exhibit positive benefits against seborrhea, psoriasis and dermatitis.
BETAINE SALICYLATE:A fatty acid-type ingredient derived from Applied to skin, it is considered a good moisturizing and skin-soothing ingredient. It is similar to salicylic acid and found it is derived from sugar beets.
INGREDIENTS
Water, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, polylobate 20, strap japonicus branch/fruit/leaf extract, butylene glycol, saccharomyces ferment, cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, pinus palustris leaf extract, ulmus davidiana root extract, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) flower extract, pueraria lobata root extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, allantoin, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, betaine salicylate, citric acid, ethyl hexanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, sodium benzoate, disodium EDTA
SKIN TYPE
All skin types.
NOT RECOMMENDED
For anyone allergic to tea tree oil or any of the ingredients listed above
HOW TO USE IT
AM
Apply a small amount to clean hands and massage on damp face. Rinse off with water. If you use a face cloth, please make sure you clean your skin properly (go over with wet cloth at least twice)
PM
This cleanser can be used in the PM too. It takes off makeup and dirt pretty efficiently. I usually use it as my second cleanser following my pre-cleanse oil or balm. If the latter doesn't apply, repeat your AM routine
HOW LONG DID I TEST THE PRODUCT?
June 10th to date (July 26th 2017)
FRAGRANCE
The tea tree oil is pretty strong. It has a strong medicinal smell which can put some people off using it but once you feel the results you will get over it. Plus, you are rinsing it off so the smell goes away almost immediately
REPURCHASE:
Yes.
RATING
4.5/5
CONCLUSION
Pro
- No surfactants so it doesn't leave your skin feeling dry or stripped which also reduces possibility of break outs
- Good for pretty much all skin types
- Fantastic for oily , acne prone and sensitive skin
- It is gentle yet very effective in taking off dirt, sebum and makeup
- Works with most skin type
- Good size cleanser
- A little goes a long way
- Did not irritate or cause any negative reaction to my sensitive skin
Cons
- It has a strong smell that some may not like but it does not linger for too long.
- Avoid your eyes. It could sting your eyes especially if you are sensitive around your eyes.
In conclusion, this is a well-rounded cleanser and it works great but with all products please read the ingredients to know if it contains any ingredient you might be allergic to. I am more than happy to help you with any questions you may have this or any other product. Leave a comment below and I will answer as soon as possible. Have a great day.