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Dermalogica Clear Start Post Breakout Fix 15ml
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Dermalogica Clear Start Post Breakout Fix 15ml

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Helping to fade the hyperpigmentation caused by spot squeezing, Dermalogica Clear Start Post-Breakout Fix is recommended for oily and breakout-prone skin.

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Pigmentation
Oily Skin
Acne / Blemish-Prone

This is your reminder to not pop your pimples… BUT Dermalogica gets it — sometimes you can’t help it. Post-Breakout Fix helps fade the hyperpigmentation (aka red and dark spots) that popping leaves behind. Can be used on any of your stubborn marks, both old and new.

Benefits

  • Hexylresorcinol: To help fade breakout marks and brighten the skin.
  • Salicylic acid: To clear clogged follicles and even skin tone.
  • Squalane: To soften and smooth the skin, and to stablise the skin barrier.
  • Carob seed extract: To promote skin regeneration and to leave the complexion looking clearer and calmer.

AM and PM. Apply a small amount directly to your post-breakout spot.Repeat until the mark fades.

15ml

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Camellia Japonica Seed Oil | Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract | Cymbidium Grandiflorum (Orchid) Flower Extract | Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil | Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract | Pelargonium Graveolens Oil | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract | Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | Tocopherol | Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone | Propylene Glycol | Citronellol | Geraniol | Linalool | Citral | Limonene

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Since its launch in 1986, Dermalogica has transformed the professional skincare industry with its commitment to education, innovation and skin health. Developed by skin therapists for skin therapists, the brand focuses on real results rather than luxury packaging or gimmicks.


Every product is formulated without common irritants such as artificial fragrance or colours, making it suitable for even sensitive skin. Dermalogica’s broad portfolio spans cleansers, exfoliants, targeted treatments and SPF, built around customisable professional treatments and homecare routines.


With its iconic grey packaging and clinical approach, Dermalogica continues to lead the way in evidence-based skincare, supporting professionals with cutting-edge education and empowering consumers to achieve their healthiest skin ever.

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Salicylic Acid
What It Is

Salicylic acid is derived from willow bark, it belongs to a class of ingredients called salicylates. It's structure is a little complicated, but understanding it is important to learning why (and how) it works so well.

When it comes to skincare products, there are two classes of acids you'll see often: beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid. This means the hydroxy part of the molecule is separated from the acid part by two carbon atoms, as opposed to an alpha hydroxy acid where they're separated by one carbon atom.

Both alpha and beta hydroxy acids exfoliate the skin, but AHAs are water-soluble, while BHAs are oil-soluble. Generally, oil-soluble ingredients penetrate through the lipid layers between the skin cells more readily. In other words, oil-soluble ingredients can penetrate the skin at a deeper level than their water-soluble counterparts.

AHAs work well on the skin's surface to loosen old, dead skin and reveal fresh newer skin. Salicylic acid works deeper and is able to penetrate into the pores to unclog them.

What It Does

As with any exfoliant, it's best to start slow if you have sensitive skin or are prone to irritation. Salicylic acid-based products are safe to use daily once the skin has acclimatised. If you have oily skin, you are more likely to be able to tolerate this quicker.

If your skin type is dry or sensitive, it's more likely that salicylic acid could cause some irritation initially so a more gradual introduction may be required.

Benefits

Salicylic acid can get deep into your skin to do its job. This quality is precisely what makes it such a potent ingredient for targeting acne — especially for blackheads and whiteheads.

Once it penetrates the skin, salicylic acid dissolves skin debris that clogs pores, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and also helps red, inflamed pimples and pustules go away faster.

The ingredient can penetrate so deeply into skin that actually breaks down the connections between skin cells. Once it has penetrated the skin, the acid part of the molecule can dissolve some of the intracellular 'glue' that holds skin cells together.