Conditioning skin cleanser with glycolic acid helps smooth skin texture while gently foaming to refresh skin and remove impurities.
Purifying Cleanser with glycolic acid is an effective skin cleansing gel formulated with a mild surfactant system and an optimized 3% concentration of key ingredients combining glycolic acid and glycerin. This unique technology refines dull skin tone and uneven skin texture, while delivering hydration to dehydrated skin. This Glycolic acid cleanser employs a mild foaming action to exfoliate skin - efficiently removing surface debris and impurities, leaving skin feeling refreshed, renewed, and conditioned.
- Simultaneously conditions, softens, and smooths skin
- Dually cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates skin
- Paraben-, sulfate-, soap-, fragrance-, dye- and alcohol-free
- Suitable for dry, normal, oily, or combination skin
Exfoliation is an essential step to any routine. An effective exfoliation will remove dead cells while boosting cell turnover and collagen. The process also helps ingredients deliver more effectively on the skin and can improve skin tone, clogged pores, or visible signs of aging. To keep skin radiant, exfoliate up to three times a week.
"Purifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid not only leaves the skin fresh and clean but also can help smooth rough texture. It is helpful for both acne prone skin and to combat the signs of aging.”
Dr. Victoria Moss
Board Certified Dermatologist
Forefront Dermatology
Glycolic Acid: Derived from sugar cane, this alpha-hydroxy acid helps facilitate skin’s natural exfoliation while eliminating dead skin cell buildup to improve the appearance of the skin’s tone and texture.
Glycerin: Derived from vegetable sources, this powerful humectant possesses water-binding properties that help deliver intense hydration.
Mild Surfactant System: Derived from fatty acids, this sulfate-free surfactant uses mild cleansing agents to emulsify and mix with dirt, debris, and makeup so that they easily rinse-off skin.
Prep + Dispense
Twice daily, gently massage a small amount of this skin cleansing gel onto a wet face and neck using a light circular motion. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.
Apply + Complete
If using in the morning, follow with a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and sunscreen. If using in the evening, follow with a SkinCeuticals corrective product or moisturizer.
Skin cleansers remove dirt, excess oil, makeup, and other impurities that can dull skin. But there are additional skin benefits to be had depending on the facial cleanser you choose. Some skin cleansers are formulated to be extra soothing, provide additional hydration, or offer gentle exfoliation.
The differences depend on the specific products as both cleansers can help with removing impurities from the skin. However, the general difference is: while purifying cleansers can easily remove dirt, debris and makeup, clarifying cleansers work to decongest clogged pores and smooth skin.
Yes, you should rinse purifying gel off thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.
There really is no difference between a skin cleanser and a face wash. The goal of any facial cleanser is to clear the skin of excess oil, dirt, makeup, and other impurities. Regardless of which you choose, our SkinCeuticals facial cleanser options are all formulated to effectively clean the skin without stripping it of its natural moisture.
Purifying Cleanser can be used daily.
Glycolic acid works by exfoliating dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin to encourage cell turnover and improve the appearance of skin’s tone and texture. When added to a face cleanser, it can help refine dull skin tone and uneven texture, while simultaneously helping to hydrate, soothe and soften skin.
While glycolic acid and salicylic acid are both popular skin care ingredients and can provide exfoliation, they each have unique properties and benefits.
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that works by sloughing dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin while retaining moisture. It works for skin that is dull or uneven, prone to hyperpigmentation, or showing signs of aging.
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that is used to prevent and treat acne. It’s also an exfoliant that helps shed dead skin cells. But unlike glycolic acid, salicylic acid is oil-soluble making it effective at removing excess sebum, reducing sebum production, and unclogging pores. It works on oily and acne-prone skin, as well as skin that is sensitive or prone to skin conditions like rosacea.
Both glycolic acid and salicylic acid can increase sun sensitivity, so it’s important to use sunscreen when using products that contain either one to decrease sun damage.
Yes, Purifying Cleanser is suitable for oily skin. This glycolic acid cleanser helps with the skin’s natural exfoliation to prevent clogged pores, which can be an issue related to oily skin.
Yes, Purifying Cleanser is suitable for dry skin. One of the key ingredients in this skin cleanser is glycerin, which helps to deliver intense hydration through the skin with its water-binding properties.
Yes, you can use Purifying Cleanser with vitamin C. It is recommended that this glycolic acid face wash is applied before formulas containing vitamin C.
A purifying cleanser is used to remove dirt, oil, impurities and makeup without stripping or drying the skin. These cleansers can leave the skin feeling refreshed and hydrated, and they often help with preventing breakouts.
