Product Information
A non-granular powder that can be mixed into any cleanser for an immediate, flash exfoliation. A gentle exfoliator, suitable for daily application, without causing any photosensitivity. Leaves skin feeling instantly smooth and soft. Assists with managing breakouts without drying the skin.
Mix of ingredients
Kaolin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Amylopectin.
SKIN functional strives to continuously bring you the best product and therefore there may be formulation updates which may result in the ingredient list on the website and carton differing.
Key ingredients
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliates excess dead skin cells, encouraging new skin turnover which brightens the complexion. Salicylic Acid clears blocked pores by dissolving the plugs that clog pores and cause breakouts.- Betaine
Is a humectant that reduces potential skin irritancy from surfactants commonly used in cleansers.
Good To Know
- pH Dependant on the cleanser used
- Fragrance free.
- Silicone free.
- Alcohol free.
- Cruelty free.
- Lovingly created in South Africa.
Best Way To Use
Sprinkle some powder into your hand. Add to your cleanser with a drop of water. Mix in your hand, rub hands together and massage onto face. Leave on for a minute and rinse with warm water. Apply once a day. Do not use with water only. Do not use other exfoliation treatments in the same day as using this product.
Suitable Skin Types
- Combination
- Oily
Say Goodbye To
- Rough Texture
- Dullness / poor complexion
For Your Safety
- Patch test before use.
- Keep away from children.
- Store at room temperature.
- Do not use on broken skin.
- Use sunscreen every morning.
- If irritation occurs, stop use. If problem persists, see a doctor.
- Avoid contact with eyes.
- Not suitable for someone with a mushroom allergy.
Sunburn alert: This product contains an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) which may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
References
- Draelos Z, Lewis J, McHugh L, Pellegrino A. Prpescu L. Novel retinoid ester in combination with salicylic acid for the treatment of acne. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2015;15(1).
- Al-Talib H, Al-Khateeb A, Hameed A, Murugaiah C. Efficacy and safety of superficial chemical peeling in treatment of active acne vulgaris. An Bras Dermatol. 2017;92(2):212-216.
- Lu J, Cong T, Wen X, Li X, Du D, He G, Jiang X. Salicylic acid treats acne vulgaris by suppressing AMPK/ SREBP1 pathway in sebocytes. Experim Dermatol. 2019; 28(7).
Chris (verified owner) –
I use this twice in a week. My skin feels so smooth.
ruthhps (verified owner) –
I love how my skin feels after using this product . I am happy with my purchase 💗
It is gentle on my skin and I like the fact that you mix it with your own cleanser
meganmacqueen98 (verified owner) –
I really like this product.
I followed the advice from the review left by Mildred Nakkungu and she made some very good points that really helped with the usage of the product.
My skin feels amazing when I use it and it’s a great way to turn 2 steps of my routine into 1.
I use the product with the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser and it works amazingly. When deciding how much to use you just kinda need to wing it.
Honestly, if you’re on the fence about it, I really suggest trying it out at least once because it was a game-changer for me. I use it every second day in the evening and it lasts me a lot longer than a liquid toner.
One thing I don’t like is the smell but I think that’s just what you get when the product isn’t diluted or fragranced.
Mildred Nakkungu (verified owner) –
This was one of 3 products that I bought for the first time from skin functional
Pros: My skin has never been this smooth. Also this product quickly dries out acne.
Cons: Because of the packaging it is not clear how much can be used per use. It can be quite drying (I have combination skin) and I had to take a break from it a couple of times. I made the mistake of keeping this product in my bathroom, and because of the kaolin in the product it began to clump together, which made it difficult to handle.
Overall I am still happy with the purchase, but I would recommend not using this in conjunction with actives you are using for the first time, introduce each product one at a time.