As I have mentioned, I developed adult acne suddenly when I was around 28. I have sensitive, combination skin that flakes easily and I get everything from small whiteheads, black heads to a occasional cyst and ones that NEVER heal due to a auto-immune disorder.
I have tried many products on the market, but hadn't really done a full kit by one brand. I decided maybe a full kit that is meant to go together might help.
So I purchased the Dermalogica mediBac trial kit for around $40. The kit is easy to find at Ulta and online. This review is about the Skin Clearing Wash itself, because it deserves its own spotlight.
This may be my favorite acne wash ever. The cleanser takes off makeup, lathers well, a little bit goes a long way and doesn't dry out my skin.
The ingredients are also pretty impressive -
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 0.5%. Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidpropyl Betaine, PEG-3 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf
OK, maybe I should have just bolded the entire ingredient list. Look at all of those great extracts ! We have Salicylic Acid which is clearly a top anti-acne ingredient because of it's ability to help clear the skin by increasing cell turnover and shedding, clearing pores and preventing pores from re-clogging. But everything has Salicylic acid in it, that is no surprise. So seeing Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract** - which not only adds a fresh natural scent to the product, but it is also a antibacterial agent, Echinacea Purpurea which is considered to be a Immunol-stimulant, Arnica Montana Flower Extract that is a amazing ingredient that not only restores suppleness in skin, but it helps reduce inflammation and is top notch on bruises, Arctium Majus Root Extract (or Burdock) is a ant-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is used so many ways, whether it is for skincare, treating varicose veins, a balm on burns and more. It also helps regulate oily skin, prevents free radical formation and is a anti-inflammatory. Together all of these ingredients combat every symptom and issue associated with adult acne without stressing the skin.
**Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract - please note, when looking up this ingredient I noticed that Wikipedia mentioned that this extract "should be avoided by those on thyroid medication (such as thyroxine), as it is believed the herb inhibits the absorption of this medicine". Now, I don't know if this applies to the amount found in a face wash, or when used topically. I am on thyroxine myself, so this was a interesting find!
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