Designed
for acneic and problem skin, Medik8 betaCleanse
is a lightweight, gentle formula that
leaves skin feeling cool, refreshed and
thoroughly clean removing dirt, oil, impurities
and make-up as well as uncloging pores
but without over drying the skin, causing
irritation or stripping its natural protective
oils.
betaCleanse contains a powerful complex
of active ingredients, including 2% Salicylic
Acid, Niacinamide, L-Mandelic acid, Chlorhexidine
Gluconate and Tea Tree Oil. These actives
improve the function of the skin and regulate
the work of sebaceous glands. Salicylic
Acid helps the skin to shed dead cells,
decreases redness and inflammation, prevents
pore-clogging and refines skin texture.
L-mandelic acid is a unique lipid-soluble
alpha hydroxy acid allowing pore-deep
cleansing together with Glycolic acid
style exfoliation but without the stinging.
Chlorhexidine
Gluconate (included as a preservative)
and Tea Tree oil are well known for their
numerous antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal
and anti-microbial effects. Niacinamide,
on the other hand, provides potent anti-inflammatory
activity without the risk of inducing
bacterial resistance.
Only
gentle surfactants (cleansing agents)
are used in betaCleanse to ensure no
skn disruption
Foaming
pump allows gentle application to the
face, without the need for vigorous
rubbing to create foam
Salicylic
acid helps to gently remove the skin
cells that are ‘clogging up’ pores and
contributing to outbreaks.
By
removing the most superficial skin layer,
Salicylic acid allows the other active
ingredients to penetrate
Niacinamide (vitamin B3 complex) has
anti-inflammatory properties and helps
regulates the production of sebum
Both salicylic acid and nicotinic acid
have a keratin-dissolving property to
help alleviate sebum blocking the pores
L-Mandelic
acid is a potent exfoliator but unlike
Glycolic acid, does not irritate, cause
erythema or burning
L-Mandelic acid also demonstrates antiseptic
activity, making it suitable for hypersensitive
acne-prone skin types
Tea
Tree oil is an established natural antibacterial
agent
Chlorhexadine
Gluconate (used as a preservative) has
inate anti-bacterial action
Cleanse skin twice daily. Pump a small amount of cleanser into the palm of the hand and massage into moistened face and neck area. Rinse thoroughly and pat face dry.
Use in conjunction with a Medik8 antioxidant product followed by a Medik8 hydrator. Look for other products in the Medik8 beta range.
Precautions
Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with water. If skin dryness or irritation occurs, reduce usage to every other day. If irritation persists, cease use and contact a skincare professional or your GP.
Medik8 is a pioneering skin research company working in the field of sensitive skin green cosmeceuticals. Results without the irritation! It is a myth that a product designed for sensitive skin would be less effective just because it is less irritating. In fact, latest independent research finds the opposite. Most skin is sensitive, it is just to what degree that distinguishes it from others. A simple change of washing powder can demonstrate this. People of all ages and skin types can periodically suffer from sensitive skin, making them particularly susceptible to certain irritating cosmeceutical ingredients. In fact, those suffering from acne, rosacea or psoriasis usually have greater skin sensitivity. Medik8 also recognise that people with sensitive skin and redness can also have oily, dry or combinations skin which is why our range for sensitive skin encompasses all skin types rather than offering one sensitive option. The challenge for Medik8 is to make effective professional skincare formulae less aggressive without reducing potency. We do this in many ways, for example using film-encapsulation, chirally correct actives, non-acid derivatives and patented anti-erythema technologies.
