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- Acne
- Rosacea
- Aging and sun-damaged skin
- Keratosis pilaris
- Shaving bumps
- Inflammation
- Patients on oral isotretinoin therapy
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
- Glycolic acid: 5%
- Aloe Vera
COMEDOLYTIC
- Salicylic acid: 3%
FULL INGREDIENT LIST:
Aqua, Hamamelis virginiana, Polyethylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol & Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe barbadensis, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA
Resistant skin:
(able to tolerate the product in its most potent form)
- Use morning and evening.
- Apply on dry skin. If you apply your cleanser to dry skin, you are able to circulate the cleanser over your eyes without burning or stinging.
- You may slightly damp your fingers to help with spreading. If you have resistant skin, you should not use too much water while cleaning, as water will alter the pH of the cleanser - rendering it less potent.
- Keep the cleanser on your skin for 3 min or longer. Tip: Keep the cleanser on your skin while you brush your teeth/bath or get dressed.
- Remove the cleanser with a clean, lukewarm face cloth or the microfibre face sponge. This will also help to remove excess makeup and loose peeling skin.
Sensitive skin:
(not able to tolerate the product in its most potent form yet)
- Use only in the evening. Wipe your face in the morning with a lukewarm wet facecloth or microfibre sponge. This will help remove dead skin dissolved and loosened by the cleanser.
- Apply cleanser to a wet face. The water will help to neutralize the cleanser to decrease the potency. Be careful to apply the cleanser around your eyes, as the water may cause the cleanser to run into your eyes, which will sting. Rather avoid the eye area, and instead remove eye makeup (if applicable) with your microfibre sponge with a small drop of cleanser mixed with water lathered into the sponge.
- Keep the cleanser in contact with your skin for 1 min or shorter.
- Remove the cleanser with a clean, lukewarm face cloth or the microfibre face sponge. This will also help to remove excess makeup and loose peeling skin.
BENEFITS OF PORE CONTROL CLEANSER
Regulate sebum (oil) production and secretion.
Down-regulate the inflammatory response and prevent bacterial infiltration.
Increase cell turnover and smooth skin texture.
Dissolve and extract cellular debris and prevent skin cells from clumping together in pores.
INDICATIONS FOR PORE CONTROL CLEANSER
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Aging and sun-damaged skin
- Keratosis pilaris
- Shaving bumps
- Inflammation
- Dull and lifeless complexion
- Patients on oral isotretinoin therapy
REVIEWS ON DERMEXCEL™ CLEANSERS
SALICYLIC ACID AND ALOE VERA MODE OF ACTION
- Salicylic acid works by loosening and breaking apart desmosomes (attachments between cells in the outer layers of the skin). This action encourages exfoliation of dead and damaged skin and unclogging of pores.
- Disrupts cellular junctions to exfoliate dead skin cells.
- Salicylic acid is lipophilic, which means it can penetrate oily skin and clogged pores, resulting in deep cleaning.
- Salicylic acid decongests pores by dissolving and extracting dirt, oil, and cellular debris in the pores and follicles.
- Zinc in Aloe acts as an astringent to tighten pores.
SALICYLIC ACID
- Salicylic acid reduces sebum secretion.
- Salicylic acid has potent anti-inflammatory effects, as it is an inhibitor of the arachidonic acid cascade.
- Salicylic acid reduces inflammation by modulating COX2 gene expression to decrease the formation of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
ALOE VERA
- Aloe vera inhibits the cyclooxygenase pathway and decreases prostaglandin E2 production from arachidonic acid.
- Aloe vera contains glucomannan, a polysaccharide, and gibberellin, a growth hormone. These work by interacting with growth factor receptors found on the fibroblast. As a result, the fibroblast’s proliferation is triggered, increasing collagen synthesis, resulting in faster wound healing.
SALICYLIC ACID
- Inhibits the production of various aspects necessary for bacterial reproduction, such as fibrinogen, fibronectin, and alpha-hemolysis. Therefore, salicylic acid may neutralize the bacteria C. acnes present in the blemishes.
- Salicylic acid works well to balance sebum levels because it is lipid or oil soluble. So rather than remaining on the skin's surface, salicylic acid penetrates deep into sebum-filled pores.
SALICYLIC ACID
- In addition to functioning as an acne treatment, salicylic acid is used in anti-aging skincare products due to its ability to brighten the complexion. It acts as an exfoliant by softening and dissolving keratin, thus allowing dead skin cells to shed naturally.
- Studies have suggested that the exfoliating properties of salicylic acid may reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Over time, exfoliation helps to reduce the thickness of the layer of dead skin cells, giving the skin a brighter, more glowing appearance.
ALOE VERA
- Mucopolysaccharides in Aloe Vera help in binding moisture into the skin. Aloe stimulates fibroblast, which produces collagen and elastin fibres making the skin more elastic and less wrinkled. Amino acids in Aloe soften hardened skin cells.
- Inducing chemical exfoliation removes dead, damaged, and discoloured skin cells from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation faster. It drives new skin cells to the surface of the face. This spurred cell renewal helps to reveal the healthier, underlying skin, and promotes a more even skin tone overall.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The topical use of the active ingredients in Pore Control Cleanser is considered safe during pregnancy.
Ref: The American College Of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
For more confirmation or information regarding the use of DermExcel™ products during pregnancy - please consult with your medical practitioner.
Please refer to the directions for use at the top of the page.
Don't use Pore Control Cleanser if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
For sensitive skin or skin not used to active ingredients, follow the directions of use for sensitive skin.
Please refer to the instructions for use at the top of the page.
Normal reactions may include stinging or burning, skin peeling, or skin irritation.
Follow the below guidelines to manage the initial irritation reaction:
- Use only in the evening. Rinse your face with clean water in the morning. If you have loose peeling skin, wipe your face with a lukewarm face cloth in the morning that will help to remove this loose dead skin.
- Apply cleanser on wet face. This will help to decrease the potency. Do not apply over your eyes.
- Keep the cleanser on for shorter periods. Gradually increase the timeframe, as your skin becomes more tolerant.
- Remove the cleanser with a clean, lukewarm face cloth or microfibre face sponge. This will also help to remove excess makeup and loose peeling skin.
DERMEXCEL™
Medical-grade skin care products formulated according to pharmaceutical standards of purity, potency, and stability. All active ingredients and the concentrations and dosing protocols in which they are used are supported by data published in the peer-reviewed medical literature.
DermExcel™ takes a straightforward, practical, affordable approach to evaluate and treat the skin. Targeted treatments to improve skin conditions and maintain skin health.
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