A micro-peeling effect, both on the surface and in-depth
Acne-prone skin has a tendency to thicken, building up dead cells, sebum and other elements that collect on the skin’s surface and block pores. As a purifying cleanser, Sébium Gel moussant actif contains a combination of AHA (alphahydroxy acid) and BHA (betahydroxy acid), known for their complementary keratylotic action, one on the surface, the other deep down. Keratolytic action refers to the ability to smooth skin texture by stimulating cell renewal.
- Salicylic acid (BHA) is an ideal active ingredient for oily and acne-prone skin as it makes pores look smaller and reduces spots. Able to break the ties between dead cells, it eliminates them from the skin’s surface. It therefore has an exfoliating action that helps in unclogging pores. It also seems to prevent comedones from forming and spots from becoming inflamed and red1.
- Glycolic acid (AHA) penetrates deeply thanks to its very small size. A powerful active ingredient, it eliminates dead and dehydrated cells and accelerates the peeling, flaking process, creating a ‘renewed skin’ effect. Thanks to this exfoliating action, skin becomes bright and smooth. For it to realise all of its potential as an active ingredient, there needs to be a high enough concentration which is kept in an environment whose pH is sufficiently acidic.
Thanks to the AHA-BHA pair, traditionally used by doctors for peelings, Sébium Gel moussant actif produces great results on acne-prone skin.
- Pores are unclogged
- Spots are reduced
Used as an occasional anti-imperfections treatment, Sébium Gel moussant actif activates cellular renewal. It therefore contributes to preventing spots from forming and also helps to get rid of spots already there.
1ZANDER, 1992