Facial Cleanser by SkinMedica® with Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Application:

• Morning and evening, before serum and moisturizer
• Face, neck and chest

Best for:

• Cleansing, hydration and calming refreshment
• Makeup, dirt and oil removal
• All skin types

A popular, everyday face wash with a twist: it contains panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) to retain moisture after washing, instead of drying the skin. It also uses Camellia oleifera Leaf extract as an antioxidant, to fight free radical damage. Use it to remove dirt, oil build up and even makeup.

A few helpful things to know about this product:

This product provides a foamy lather from its gel formula. Dispense it into your hands and lather before rubbing it on a pre-moistened face to remove dirt, makeup and oil. Rinse thoroughly.

You can also use this product for cleansing the neck and décolleté.

Cleanse your face twice daily as part of a healthy, effective skin care routine. No matter what you’re battling – from acne to rosacea or signs of aging – cleansing with a non-stripping face wash is paramount.

Follow cleansing with serums, skin treatments and – at the very least – a moisturizer. During the day, use sunscreen.

While acne-sufferers can also use this product, those who experience breakouts may want to try:

• Starting Up/Face® Wash by PRESCRIBED solutions®

To help further fight acne, melasma or dull skin, try:

• AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser by SkinMedica®

For a multi-step cleansing routine, try:

• Hydrating Cleansing Cloths by Colorescience®

Notable skin care ingredients in this face wash:

Camellia oleifera leaf extract – an antioxidant, from the green tea family. Antioxidants help fight signs of aging by neutralizing free radicals, which come from sun exposure, pollution, unhealthy diets and more.

Glycerin – a popularly-used ingredient in skin care products, due to its ability to retain moisture in the skin.

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) – a water and moisture binder to help soothe and plump the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve irritation and to speed up healing.

Butylene glycol – a type of ‘good’ alcohol that moisturizes the skin and aids the penetration of other beneficial ingredients into the skin.

Caprylic/capric glycerides – a combination of coconut oil and glycerin, acting as a very effective moisturizing ingredient, helping the skin retain water. It also has antioxidant properties to fight free radicals. Practically, it functions to bind ingredients together and improve the spreadability of a product.