
A hypoallergenic, medicated daily cleanser that controls redness, flaking, irritation, and itching. It contains maximum concentrations of FDA approved Pyrithione Zinc, an antibacterial and antifungal agent.
This cleansing formula gently lifts away and removes impurities while leaving the complexion feeling refreshed and tranquil.
Size: 10ml (2 x 5ml tubes)
Active ingredient
Zinc Pyrithione: 2%
Full ingredient list
Aqua, Polyethylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Zinc Pyrithione, Phenoxyethanol & Ethyl hexyl Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Coco-Glucoside & Glyceryl Oleate
- Acne and conditions related to yeast / fungal infections
- Facial and Body acne
- Folliculitis
Resistant skin - able to tolerate the product in it's most potent form:
- Use morning and evening.
- Apply on dry skin. You may slightly damp your fingers to help with spreading. If you apply your cleanser on dry skin, you are able to circulate the cleanser over your eyes without burning or stinging.
- Keep the cleanser on for 5 minutes or longer.
- Remove the cleanser with a clean, lukewarm face cloth. This will also help to remove excess makeup and loose peeling skin.
Sensitive skin - not able to tolerate the product in it's most potent form yet:
- Use only in the evening. Only 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. This will help to remove this loose dead skin.
- Apply cleanser on wet face. This will help to neutralize the cleanser to decrease the potency. Do not apply over your eyes.
- Keep the cleanser on for 1 minute or shorter.
- Remove the cleanser with a clean, lukewarm face cloth. This will also help to remove excess makeup and loose peeling skin.
Zinc Pyrithione is effective in significantly reducing the redness, flushing, and inflammation associated with the chronic, incurable adult acne-like skin condition of facial Rosacea, and with skin erythema, in general.
Zinc Pyrithione has antimicrobial and antifungal properties that help relieve itching and inflammation.
Reference:
Some side effects that may occur include stinging or burning, skin peeling, or skin irritation.
Managing reactions:
- Use only in the evening. Only 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. This 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. This will also help to remove excess makeup and loose peeling skin.