Description
DermExcel™ Salicylic Gel is a leave-on exfoliating gel with 5% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that is oil-soluble and works inside the pores. It helps clear the look of blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads, and helps balance the look of oily skin.
It also helps calm the look of redness and smooth bumpy skin on the upper arms and thighs, as well as bumps caused by ingrown hairs after shaving.
Key benefits
- Helps clear the look of blemishes and blackheads
- Helps keep pores clear
- Helps calm the look of redness
- Smooths bumpy skin and ingrown hair bumps
How to use
- Use in the evening on cleansed, dry skin. Apply a small amount evenly over the face or body area, avoiding the eyes and lips.
- Start one evening a week, then two evenings a week. If your skin is not sensitive, you can use it every second night.
- Do not apply other products over the treated area. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher every morning.
Pairs well with
- DermExcel Pore Control Cleanser: a salicylic acid face wash for oily skin.
- DermExcel Inflacin Serum: a serum for oily, blemish-prone skin, for the evenings in between.
- DermExcel DermNourish: a light moisturiser with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
- DermExcel Chemical Peel Spray: a quick-drying salicylic and glycolic spray for larger body areas.
Ingredients
Aqua, Polyethylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol & Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA.
Good to know
- Contains active ingredients: read our Active Ingredients guide before use.
- Light peeling is normal and should decrease as your skin adjusts. A slight stickiness after applying is also normal.
- High-strength salicylic acid products are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor.
- Patch test on a small area first and stop use if irritation occurs.
- For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Results vary from person to person.
