La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel provides oily and acne-prone skin with a deep cleanse that helps remove excess oil, impurities, and dead skin cells accumulated inside pores. It comes in a purifying formula for the face and body containing 2% salicylic acid, LHA, and zinc to help reduce the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and shine, and improve rough skin texture, leaving it feeling cleaner and more refreshed after rinsing.
This gel is designed for skin suffering from clogged pores, blackheads, frequent breakouts, excess sebum, and uneven texture, combining daily cleansing and micro-peeling in one step. It can also be used on acne-prone body areas such as the back, chest, and shoulders to help purify the skin and support a clearer, smoother appearance with regular use.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Helps deeply clean pores of accumulated oil, impurities, and dead skin cells.
- Provides micro-peeling that helps smooth skin texture without the need for a harsh grainy scrub.
- Contains 2% salicylic acid to help purify pores and reduce the appearance of pimples and blackheads.
- Enriched with LHA to help gently exfoliate the skin's surface and improve the appearance of smoothness and clarity.
- Contains zinc to help support oily skin balance and reduce the appearance of shine.
- Helps remove excess sebum that makes skin look shiny or heavy.
- Supports cleaner and less congested-looking pores when used as part of a proper routine.
- Helps improve the appearance of blackheads, especially in the nose, chin, and forehead areas.
- Suitable for use on the face and body, especially acne-prone areas like the back, chest, and shoulders.
- Helps skin feel more refreshed and clean after rinsing without leaving a greasy residue.
- Supports the improved appearance of surface marks resulting from blemishes by removing buildup and dead cells.
- Combines cleansing, purifying, micro-peeling, oil control, and texture improvement in one gel.
Helps Eliminate:
- Excess oil accumulated on the skin's surface.
- The appearance of clogged and impure pores.
- Surface blackheads and whiteheads.
- Impurities and dead cells that make skin look dull.
- The appearance of pimples and frequent blemishes in oily skin.
- Excess shine in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin).
- Rough or uneven skin texture.
- The appearance of back, chest, and shoulder acne caused by oil and buildup.
- The feeling of skin heaviness due to sebum and daily product residue.
How to Use:
- Wet your face or the targeted body area with lukewarm water.
- Apply an appropriate amount of gel between wet hands.
- Gently massage the skin in circular motions until a light lather forms.
- Focus on oily or congestion-prone areas such as the nose, chin, forehead, back, chest, or shoulders.
- Avoid scrubbing the skin hard, as the product contains micro-peeling ingredients.
- Rinse skin well with water until all gel residue is gone.
- Pat the skin dry using a clean towel without rubbing.
- Follow with a light moisturizer suitable for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Start by using it once daily, then adjust the frequency according to skin tolerance and needs.
- In the morning routine, use sunscreen after moisturizing to help protect the skin while using exfoliating products.
Active Ingredients:
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2% Salicylic Acid: Helps clean pores from the inside and reduce the accumulation of oil and dead cells that contribute to breakouts and blackheads.
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LHA: A gentle derivative of salicylic acid that helps exfoliate the skin's surface gradually and improve the appearance of smoothness and clarity.
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Zinc: Helps support oily skin balance and reduce the appearance of shine and excess sebum.
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Foaming Cleansing Agents: Help remove impurities, oils, and daily product residue from the skin's surface.
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Purifying Face and Body Formula: Helps target acne-prone and congested areas like the face, back, chest, and shoulders.
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Easy-Rinse Gel Texture: Gives the skin a clean and refreshed feeling without leaving a greasy or sticky film.
Suitable For:
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Oily skin suffering from excess sebum and shine.
- Combination skin prone to oiliness, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin).
- Skin prone to acne and frequent blemishes.
- Skin suffering from blackheads and clogged pores.
- Skin with rough or uneven texture.
- Body areas prone to breakouts such as the back, chest, and shoulders.
- Teenagers and adults who need a purifying cleanser for oily and blemish-prone skin.
- Dry skin, with caution, as it may increase the feeling of dryness or tightness with frequent use.
- Sensitive or damaged skin, with caution, starting gradually and testing for tolerance first.
- Those who want a cleansing gel that combines pore purification, acne reduction, blackhead improvement, and oil control.
Guidelines and Warnings:
- For external use only on the face and body.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
- Do not apply to open wounds or severely inflamed or irritated skin.
- Start gradually if the skin is not used to acids or exfoliating products.
- Avoid using it with other strong exfoliants in the same routine if signs of dryness, stinging, or redness appear.
- When using retinol or strong acne treatments, it is preferable to monitor skin tolerance and reduce frequency if needed.
- Do not use a coarse loofah or strong cleansing brushes with it, as the product provides chemical micro-peeling.
- If the skin feels dry or tight, reduce the number of uses and follow with a suitable moisturizer.
- Do not use immediately after hair removal, strong peels, or excessive sun exposure until the skin has calmed down.
- Using sunscreen in the morning is important when introducing exfoliating acids into the routine.
- It is not a substitute for medical treatment for severe acne or persistent skin inflammation.
- Store in a moderate place away from high heat, direct sunlight, and the reach of children.
With this gel, oily and acne-prone skin receives a daily cleanse more focused on pores, oil, and buildup. It helps leave the skin cleaner and less shiny after rinsing, and with balanced use, blackheads and rough texture appear less visible, leaving the skin clearer and more refreshed, whether on the face or body areas prone to blemishes.
