This non-drying masque combines kaolin and bentonite, the highest quality natural earth clays, to decongest pores and lift impurities. Botanicals and minerals are added to help heal and calm the skin, while a 5% hydroxy acid blend gently exfoliates. Weekly use leaves the skin feeling healthy and purified.
5% mixed hydroxy acids (malic, lactic, tartaric, citric, glycolic)
• work synergistically to gently exfoliate dead skin cells
Kaolin and Bentonite, natural earth clays
• help clarify the skin
Botanical extracts
• help to decongest clogged pores and lift impurities
Zinc oxide
• helps dry excess oils
• oily skin
• congested pores
• hyperpigmented skin
APPLICATION
Apply Skinceuticals Clarifying Clay Masque on clean face. Leave on for 15-30 minutes. (This masque will not dry
hard.) Rinse with warm water and pat dry. (For optimal results use once a week to help remove buildup of exfoliated skin.)
5% MIXED HYDROXY ACIDS (GLYCOLIC, CITRIC, MALIC, TARTARIC, LACTIC)
• exfoliate and soften the skin’s exterior
• aid in diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• decrease the appearance of hyperpigmentation
• glycolic = reduces corneocyte cohesion and corneum layer thickening where excess dead skin cells accumulate; improves skin hydration; from sugar cane
• citric = astringent and antioxidant properties from citrus fruits
• malic = antioxidant, occurs naturally in a wide variety of fruits, including apples and cherries
• tartaric = antioxidant found in various fruits
• lactic = increases water-holding capacity; found in the body in blood and muscle tissue
ZINC OXIDE
• protects, soothes, and helps heal the skin
• helps dry excess oils
KAOLIN (CHINA CLAY)
• absorbs the oil and perspiration secreted from the skin
• detoxifies the skin from pollutants and debris
BENTONITE
• often used for absorbing oil on the face and reducing shine
COMFREY EXTRACT
• credited with healing and emollient properties
• used in case of swelling and bruising, cuts, papules, and pustules to calm inflammation
CHAMOMILE
• soothing and calming
• clinically proven anti-inflammatory properties
Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Bentonite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Vaccinum Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract (and) Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (and) Acer Saccharinum (Sugar Maple) Extract (and) Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (and) Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract, titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Symphytum Officinate (comfrey) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
