Quintessence Purifying Cleanser

Is a refreshing daily cleanser that deep-cleans the skin and pores removing impurities including makeup, dirt and surface oils. This unique formula also gently prepares the skin for advanced treatments with other Quintessence Skin Science products without stripping the skin of precious moisture.It is a detergent-free, lipid-free formulation that is non-irritating to sensitive skin. It contains the phyto-effective natural ingredients: Aloe Vera, Cucumber Extract and Bisabolol (a counter irritant found in chamomile). It also contains the antioxidants, vitamins A and E, providing increased protection for your skin. These ingredients work synergistically, helping to optimize the benefits of the Clarifying Under-Eye Serum Capsules and Serum C. The Purifying Cleanser’s gentle soothing properties also make it ideal for use immediately after glycolic or other chemical peels, cosmetic surgeries, microdermabrasion and non-ablative laser treatments.

Benefits:

·  Anti-Inflammatory

·  Wound-Healing

·  Anti-Bacterial

·  Anti-Mycotic

Key Ingredients:

Bisabolol (alpha-Bisabolol )

Is the naturally occurring main active component of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), which has been used in traditional medicine in Europe for hundreds of years. The action of Bisabolol in the skin is very well documented. Bisabolol is therefore perfectly suited for use in all kinds of products for sensitive skin and skin recuperating from procedures such as surgeries, laser resurfacing, dermabrasion or chemical peels.

Aloe Vera

The virtues of the Aloe Vera plant have been recorded by many great civilizations, from those of Persia and Egypt in the Middle East, Greece and Italy in Europe, to India, Japan and the Asian continent. Topically, it has been proven to counteract wrinkling of the skin, scarring, etc. It is very beneficial on burned, sunburned and environmentally exposed skin and also after laser treatments, dermabrasion or chemical peels. Scientific studies show that it stimulates cellular regeneration and also has been shown to have: astringent, emollient, antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Cucumber Extract (CUCUMIS SATIVUS)

An extract with skin tightening properties and anti-inflammatory actions has a refreshing, firming effect on skin. Cucumber Extract is known for its emollient and soothing properties. It contains high amounts of amino acids and organic acids that are beneficial to the skin’s acid mantle. Cucumber Extract removes impurities, reduces oiliness, refines the appearance of pores, making it beneficial for normal as well as oily or acne skin types. Cucumbers also have a long natural-medicine history, reputedly used by Cleopatra to preserve her skin, traditionally, cucumber slices have also been used to remove dark circles from the area underneath the eyes.

Direction for Use:

Squeeze a small amount onto a wet sponge, face cloth or hands. Work into a lather, then gently massage onto face and neck for sixty seconds. Rinse with water.