Excessive sebum cleanser SAPONARIA 11% pH 4.0

Preparation for cleansing excess sebum SAPONARIA 11% pH 4.0 with lactic acid.

Thoroughly washes away impurities, gently exfoliates and moisturises. Suitable for oily, acne-prone and combination skin with predominantly oily, dry polluted skin with blackheads. Do not use for skin with signs of irritation and inflammation. Contains exfoliating lactic acid 6%, purifying saponins from soapwort (saponaria) 5% – a natural gentle surfactant – and plant extracts of burdock, sage, lemon, ivy, hake and rocket.

Most important active ingredients

✓ Lactic Acid (AHA) – a natural moisturising ingredient. It is one of the primary components of NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) natural moisturizing factor. By reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL, Trans Epidermal Water Loss) and evaporation of water from the epidermis, it binds water in the epidermis and restores barrier integrity. It activates the renewal and regeneration mechanisms of collagen and elastin fibres. Cleanses the skin, softens, evens out colour, improves elasticity and firmness. Provides excellent hydration also to the deeper layers of the skin.

✓ Soapberry extract -natural saponins with vitalizing effects, have a mild cleansing, decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect, which helps to combat excessive sebum secretion.

✓ Extract of burdock greater – is a particularly useful and potent antibacterial agent against the Staphylococcus strain. The good results obtained in reducing the symptoms characteristic of acne-prone skin and some varieties of eczema, confirm its antiseptic properties. It regulates sebum secretion and also has emollient, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory effects. Combats free radicals.

✓ Sage extract – purifying with antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant properties. Has anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties. Regulates sebum secretion. Strengthens blood vessels – inhibits micro-bleeding from excessively dilated or damaged capillaries.

✓ Common Lemon Extract – has excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a very important source of vitamins, mainly vitamin C (ascorbic acid), present in the fruit. It also contains lemon oil, which is particularly effective for oily skin – it eliminates excess sebum and blackheads. It also has a brightening effect on skin discolouration.

✓ Common ivy extract – contains health-promoting saponins and flavonoids. One of the main characteristics attributed to these compounds is their ability to reduce the permeability and increase the resistance of blood vessels. The extract also has anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties. Flavonoids have a protective effect and hederins have astringent and decongestant properties. It also has a mild antiseptic effect.

✓ Bladderwrack extract – influences the metabolism of fats in the cells by reducing their production in the sebaceous glands. It has moisturising properties and helps to combat moisture loss. The antioxidant potential of hake extract and the antioxidant action of brown algae have also been demonstrated. This action may help to treat inflammatory processes.

✓ Watercress extract – considered a purifying plant due to its astringent, cleansing action. It also has remineralising and tonic properties. Watercress also has anti-inflammatory effects and improves blood circulation in the skin.