Revitalize your dry, dehydrated skin with CosMedix Benefit Balance. Relying on natural ingredients, this product protects your skin from environmental damage while nourishing and hydrating it. CoxMedix Benefit Balance features a potent antioxidant blend that includes heavy water, or deuterium oxide, which protects and moisturizes your skin. Vitamin C strengthens your skin, paving the way for a healthier look. This irritation-free product can be used every morning and evening. My skin is mostly normal but prone to breakouts, dehydration, and uneven tone (fun). I’ve always been big on exfoliation to keep my skin clear and bright, specifically with beta-hydroxy acids to help clear out pores. I am also a fan of treatment cleansers—why wouldn’t you make the most of the time spent washing your face by incorporating some active ingredients? That’s why I love the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex—not only does it clean the skin but it also sloughs off surface cells and refines the texture. The interaction of ingredients is also improved when the pH is balanced and more acid than alkaline. The skin's pH is 5.5 In addition to being the market's foremost chirally correct skin care brand, CosMedix is a plant-based, earth-friendly line, free of artificial colors and preservatives.

Uses: As a cleanser, or a second treatment cleanse if you’re wearing makeup. It also functions as a mild exfoliant. Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Lactic Acid (L), Glyceryl Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Citric Acid, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino-Esters-1, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Coccina Indica Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glucoronic Acid (D), Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract, Pearl Powder, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Riboflavin, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool. Acne is caused when oil, hair and dead skin cells clog pores. Ingredients such as Salicylic Acid and AGP Complex help stimulate cell turnover to curb breakouts. All CosMedix cleansers are designed to restore and balance the skin's pH and as a result, help maintain a healthy microbiome The acids used in Cosmedix skin care products include both alpha and beta hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are most well known for their ability to exfoliate the skin by targeting corneocytes (dead skin cells) in a process called corneocyte desquamation. By enhancing their breakdown and increasing the separation of skin cells, the rate of cell turnover is increased, leading to smoother, more radiant skin. Examples of AHAs in Cosmedix products include lactic, malic, and tartaric acid. The beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that Cosmedix uses is salicylic acid, which is known to exfoliate the pore lining and help reduce acne breakouts.

Cosmedix Purity Clean

When Loshen & Crem adds a brand on clearance, it is because it didn't meet our quality standards. This is why brands are at up to 75% markdown. Buying these items of "lesser" quality can result in fewer products in a bottle, unsealed properly, and expiring soon (in that case, we always add the expiry date). If you’re looking for an exfoliating cleanser that targets blemishes and clogged pores, you may want to look into the Cosmedix Purity Clean. This product was designed to gently, yet effectively cleanse while simultaneously exfoliating the skin. Unlike most of the exfoliating cleansers on the market, the Cosmedix Purity Clean uses 5% lactic acid instead of salicylic acid to exfoliate the skin. Lactic acid is an AHA or Alpha Hydroxy acid. Because of it’s slightly larger molecule size and its hydrating properties, lactic acid can be used by a wide range of skin types ranging from oily and acne prone to dry and mature skin types. In addition to lactic acid, this formula also includes tea tree oil and peppermint oil to calm, cool and clarify the skin. Because of the inclusion of essential oils however, we would recommend that those with sensitive skin types patch test this product before incorporating it into your daily routine, as essential oils can be sensitizing. Otherwise, this product would be just for those of you who are looking for a mild, daily exfoliation and often find that leave on products can be a little bit too much for your skin at times. By far the most popular product by this brand is Cosmedix Pure C. This product is actually a mixing powder of pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) crystals that can be mixed with your favorite nighttime serum or moisturizer to boost results. Cosmedix Pure C is said to help firm skin and smooth wrinkles, as well as even skin tone by reducing the look of acne scars, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. Cosmedix Pure C should only be used at night because it may cause sensitivity if you expose your skin to the sun. Cosmedix categorizes the key ingredients found in their products into the five A’s: acids, amino acids, vitamin A, antioxidants, and ascorbic acid. We’ll talk about each of these categories in detail so you’ll know what to expect with Cosmedix skin care products. What stands out to me most about the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex is that it seems to clear out pores and reduce shine without stripping the skin in the slightest (a rarity when it comes to gel cleansers). I’ve been using it consistently for months now, and I’ve definitely noticed smaller pores on my nose and chin, and fewer bumps around my hairline. I still like using a dedicated BHA, but there’s no doubt the Cleansing Complex is a fantastic second cleanser.

Shake well before use. Moisten hands and face. Dispense a dime-sized amount into hands and work into lather to cleanse skin. Rinse with warm water. Follow with Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner and your favorite nighttime serum and moisturizer. May also be applied to dry skin as a mask for up to ten minutes for additional exfoliation and deep cleansing. Ingredients: Chirally Correct L-Lactic Acid (5%) | Gently exfoliates dead skin cells and pore-clogging impurities The beauty of your skin depends in part on genetics and in part on the skin care routine you establish. Subpar skin care products can damage your overall skin care routine, while high quality products can help you discover healthy, beautiful skin that you might not have thought was possible. CosMedix Products fall into the latter category, and they help to create a perfect skin care routine and, in turn, gorgeous skin. This extensive line of products includes everything you need for your skin. Every skin type is different, and CosMedix Products understand that. You can discover cleansers that rid your skin of impurities; serums that control breakouts, repair skin damage, and protect from environmental damage; and moisturizers that replenish your skin. We put the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.

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I personally love using treatment cleansers to boost my complexion. I’m going to wash my face anyway—why not spend an extra minute and really take it up a notch? Enter iS Clinical's Cleansing Complex, a lightweight gel product that contains BHAs to unclog pores and other botanicals to soothe and calm. I’m a big fan of iS Clinical already (you can read my love letter to the brand’s Active Serum here), so my hopes when testing this cleanser were high. In a nutshell, it exceeded every expectation, but of course, I detailed every single thought about it here.