Author: Lauren

WRITTEN BY – Susan Neilon (Dermalogica Senior Educator

NEW clear start Breakout Clearing Liquid Peel 

Breakouts! The bane of our existence where we would do anything to clear them– right?  There are many myths about how to get rid of breakouts fast: picking and popping, stripping and drying. And most commonly, scrubbing them with scratchy physical exfoliants. Although these may seem tempting to try out, they, in fact, delay healing and cause more marking (hyperpigmentation) on the skin.

Chemical exfoliation: breakouts worst nightmare

A well-kept secret to clear breakouts is the use of chemical exfoliants. Don’t be afraid; chemical exfoliants are less harsh on the skin and offer multiple benefits in comparison to physical (scrubs) exfoliants.

To dive deeper into the world of chemical exfoliants…Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid, which you may have used before and is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Salicylic Acid, a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) and a staple in acne products, are all classified as chemical exfoliants.

Multiple benefits of chemical exfoliation

Chemical exfoliants are non-abrasive, meaning they don’t have to be worked over the skin to remove dead skin. They are simply smoothed over the skin and left to work their magic. Here are some key chemical exfoliants to address breakouts:

·        Salicylic Acid, the star performer for acne, loosens and eats dead skin cells – think the retro game Pac-Man! This clears away the rough texture, helping to unblock pores. It also has the ability to clear the pores by dissolving the blockages while reducing inflammation associated with those painful pimples, helping speed up the clearing of the existing pimples.

·        Lactic Acid melts into the skin and smoothes away dead skin buildup while simultaneously hydrating and plumping the skin to give a luminous glow. Watch the post-breakout marks fade away as the brightening action of Lactic Acid helps even skin tone.

·        Mandelic Acid, not as commonly known, but an expert at eliminating the breakout-causing bacteria, reducing inflammation, and smoothing away the rough build-up of skin, giving back the skin’s radiance.

Breakthrough for breakouts

Introducing Dermalogica’s latest innovation – NEW Clear Start Breakout Clearing Liquid Peel – the best in chemical exfoliation, to banish breakouts and smooth skin texture in a powerful shimmering peel. This is a must-have for teens or younger skin prone to breakouts. It effectively speeds up the clearing of existing breakouts and prevents the formation of new breakouts – consider it a trustworthy solution to clearing your breakouts! In fact, 95% of users who tested this new shimmering peel saw clearer-looking skin after one week of use*.

Key ingredients in clear start  breakout clearing liquid peel: 

·        2% Salicylic Acid – exfoliates deep under the skin to banish blackheads and breakouts, along with reducing redness. 

·        10% blend of Lactic Acid and Mandelic Acid – a powerful AHA blend to smooth, brighten and minimise post-breakout marks.  

·        Azelaic Acid – helps unclog pores and even out skin tone. 

How to use: 

After cleansing in the evening, apply a generous amount all over face and neck and leave on for 7-10 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with a moisturiser. Slight tingling is normal – those chemical exfoliants are working hard in the skin to banish your breakouts!  Breakout Clearing Liquid Peel is a weekly treatment designed to be used 1-2 times per week.  

PRO Tip: Be sure to wear your SPF during the day as using acids can make skin more sensitive to the sun. 

Fast track to clearer skin with Clear Start’s NEW Breakout Clearing Liquid Peel. 

*Based on a clinical trial with 40 participants between the ages 13-30 with breakout-prone skin. The product was used 2x’s per week for 4 weeks. 

Clear start. clear conscience. clear skin. cleaner planet. 

Recycled plastic + forest-certified paper 

In 2020, we began incorporating recycled plastic into our Clear Start packaging materials. All our cartons use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper, and several of our products are sold without cartons to reduce waste. 

Cruelty-free + certified vegan 

We are recognized as cruelty-free by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and Leaping Bunny. Plus, all of the Clear Start products are certified as vegan. 

No artificial colours or fragrances 

Dermalogica has been clean since 1986. Our formulas are free of artificial colours and fragrances, mineral oil, lanolin, S.D. alcohol, parabens and microplastics. 

You can purchase Breakout Clearing Liquid Peel at your nearest Pure Indulgence salon or online here 

WRITTEN BY – Susan Neilon (Dermalogica Senior Educator)