iS Clinical Cleansing Complex

A professional cleanser with botanical exfoliants for sensitive skin.

Professional Overview

The iS Clinical Cleansing Complex is a professional-grade, pore-refining daily cleanser designed for sensitive and reactive skin types. It effectively dissolves impurities and smooths uneven texture without compromising the skin's moisture balance. This cleanser is particularly beneficial for clients with congested, oily, and sensitive skin.

Key Active Ingredients

• Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and refines pores while calming inflammation.
• Sugar Cane Extract: Provides glycolic acid for mild exfoliation and acts as a humectant, helping to maintain skin hydration.
• Chamomile Flower Extract: Soothes the skin, reducing irritation and inflammation.
• Centella Asiatica (Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid): Reinforces the skin barrier, limiting transepidermal water loss.
• Green Tea Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate: Deliver antioxidant support to protect against environmental stressors.

Effects / Clinical Benefits

This cleanser offers comprehensive benefits by maintaining the skin's natural pH while providing gentle exfoliation. It aids in refining pores, reducing congestion, and calming reactive skin without causing dryness or irritation. The inclusion of antioxidants provides protective benefits, making it an integrated part of a skincare regimen.

Client Suitability

Ideal for clients with:

• Skin Types: Oily, Combination, and Sensitive
• Fitzpatrick Types: All
• Conditions: Acne, Rosacea, Post-Procedure, or those advised against traditional exfoliants

Professional Application

• Usage: Apply to dry skin, massaging for two minutes to enhance exfoliation. Dampen fingertips to create a gentle lather before rinsing thoroughly.
• Frequency: Suitable for twice-daily use, morning and evening.
• Pairing: Follow with a toner, serum, moisturizer, and SPF in the morning.

Contraindications & Cautions

• Patch Test: Recommended for very sensitive skin.
• Pregnancy: Generally safe but advise clients to consult with their healthcare provider.
• Actives Avoidance: Avoid layering with strong exfoliants or retinoids in the same routine.
• Post-Treatment: Ensure adequate hydration and sun protection post-cleansing.

How to Build it into a Protocol

Using iS Clinical Cleansing Complex within a treatment protocol can enhance pore refinement and skin clarity. Within skne.ai's protocol library, you can seamlessly incorporate this cleanser to optimize and track its use in your backbar arsenal. Access and share customizable treatment plans with fellow estheticians by leveraging skne.ai's shared protocol features. Learn more at skne.ai.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does iS Clinical Cleansing Complex compare to other exfoliating cleansers?

This formulation offers gentle exfoliation without the harshness of traditional exfoliants, making it suitable for sensitive or reactive skin types.

Can this cleanser be used post-procedure?

Yes, it is formulated to be gentle enough for use on post-procedure skin, but always check with the client's dermatologist or surgeon.

What actives should I avoid layering with this cleanser?

Avoid using with strong exfoliants or retinoids in the same routine to prevent irritation.

Is this product safe for pregnant clients?

Generally, yes, but advise clients to consult their healthcare provider for personalized advice.

How does this product support the skin barrier?

The inclusion of Centella Asiatica components helps maintain and reinforce the skin's barrier function, reducing moisture loss.