Chemist At Play Acne Control Body Wash – 236ML (3% Pentavitin + 1% Salicylic Acid)

Description

The Chemist At Play Acne Control Body Wash (236ML) is a specialized body cleanser designed to effectively manage and prevent body acne, commonly known as “bacne,” while ensuring the skin remains hydrated and balanced. This product combines potent active ingredients with a gentle, skin-friendly base.

Key Features and Ingredients:

• 1% Salicylic Acid (BHA): This is the primary acne-fighting ingredient. Salicylic Acid is a Beta Hydroxy Acid that is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate deeply into pores. It works by:
  • Decongesting Pores: Dissolves sebum and dead skin cells that clog pores, which are the main culprits behind acne formation.
  • Exfoliating: Gently exfoliates the skin’s surface, removing dead cells and promoting cell turnover.
  • Anti-inflammatory: Helps to reduce redness and inflammation associated with acne breakouts.
• 3% PENTAVITIN® (Saccharide Isomerate): Despite being an acne-control product, this body wash prioritizes hydration. PENTAVITIN® is a natural, plant-derived carbohydrate complex that deeply binds to the skin, providing immediate and long-lasting hydration (up to 72 hours). This is crucial to prevent the dryness that can sometimes occur with salicylic acid treatments.
• Ceramides (Rice Phytoceramides, Zaminkand Root Phytoceramide): Chemist At Play is known for its ceramides-based formulations. Ceramides are essential lipids that form the skin’s natural barrier. Their inclusion in the body wash helps to:
  • Repair and strengthen the skin barrier: Preventing moisture loss and protecting against irritants.
  • Ensure immense hydration: By effectively locking in moisture.
  • Soothe inflammatory skin conditions: Reducing redness and discomfort.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: A form of Hyaluronic Acid, another powerful humectant that draws and holds moisture in the skin, contributing to its plumpness and suppleness.
• Gentle, Sulfate-Free Cleansing: The formula uses mild surfactants (like Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside) that cleanse effectively without stripping the skin’s natural oils or causing dryness and irritation, making it suitable even for sensitive skin.
• pH Balanced: Helps maintain the skin’s natural pH, reducing the likelihood of irritation and supporting a healthy skin microbiome.
• Vegan & Cruelty-Free: The brand adheres to ethical practices, being free from animal-derived ingredients and animal testing.
• Free From Harmful Chemicals: It is silicone-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, mineral oil-free, and dye-free, minimizing potential irritants for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
• Non-Comedogenic: Formulated not to clog pores, which is essential for acne control.

Benefits:

• Prevents and Treats Body Acne (Bacne): Effectively targets existing body acne and helps prevent new breakouts by unclogging pores and controlling excess oil.
• Controls Body Odor: Salicylic acid’s antibacterial properties, combined with gentle cleansing, help to minimize the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
• Unclogs Pores: Deeply cleanses and decongests pores, leading to clearer skin.
• Hydrates Without Drying: The presence of PENTAVITIN® and Ceramides ensures that the skin remains moisturized and soft, countering the potential drying effects of salicylic acid.
• Smoothes Bumpy Skin: By exfoliating dead skin cells and clearing pores, it helps improve the texture of bumpy skin, leading to a smoother feel.
• Improves Overall Skin Appearance: Contributes to a healthier, clearer, and more balanced complexion on the body.
• Suitable for Various Skin Types: Ideal for oily, acne-prone, sweaty, normal, and even dry skin, as it balances effective treatment with essential hydration.

How to Use:

1. Wet your body thoroughly in the shower.
2. Squeeze a generous amount of the body wash onto a wet loofah or directly into your palms.
3. Gently massage it over your wet skin, working it into a rich lather. Pay particular attention to areas prone to acne like the back, chest, and shoulders.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water until all residue is removed.
5. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel.
6. For best results, use it twice daily as part of your bathing ritual.
7. Follow up with a ceramides-based body lotion to further enhance hydration and skin barrier health.

Packaging:

• Comes in a 236ml bottle.