SALICYLIC ACID CLEANSER
A Salicylic Acid Cleanser That Clears Without Stripping
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex is a pH-balanced cleanser with salicylic acid from white willow bark. It clears pores and lifts excess oil, while staying gentle enough to use every day.
PURE CHEMISTRY
What is a salicylic acid cleanser?
A salicylic acid cleanser uses salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid, to clean inside the pore as well as on the surface. Because salicylic acid is oil-loving, it dissolves the excess oil and debris that lead to congestion. Cleansing Complex is a facial cleanser with salicylic acid from white willow bark, paired with glycolic acid and soothing botanicals, so it decongests and smooths while leaving skin soft rather than stripped.
HOW IT WORKS
Into the pore, not just over it
Surface cleansers leave the real cause of congestion behind. A salicylic acid based cleanser goes further, reaching inside the pore to clear trapped oil and debris. Here, salicylic acid does that deep work while glycolic acid refines the surface and a barrier-friendly pH keeps skin comfortable. Use it daily, or as a short leave-on treatment when skin needs more.
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Suitable for
- All skin types
- Blemish-prone skin
- Large or congested pores
- Rough skin texture
- Pre- and post-procedure
- Aging skin
- Dry and sensitive skin
HOW TO USE
Three steps, twice a day
1. Massage a small amount into damp skin, morning and night.
2. Leave on for two to three minutes as a decongesting treatment when needed.
3. Rinse thoroughly, then follow with your iS Clinical serum.
Two acids, four botanicals
The actives and antioxidants behind a salicylic cleanse that decongests without stripping.
Centella Asiatica
Powerful antioxidant with healing properties that helps diminish the appearance of premature aging.
Chamomile Flower
Photoprotective antioxidant with calming properties.
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane)
Source of Glycolic Acid AHA that gently exfoliates the skin for a renewed complexion.
Salix Alba (Willow Bark Extract)
Source of Salicylic Acid Botanical BHA that exfoliates the skin and deeply cleans pores.
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Salicylic Acid Cleanser FAQs
Is Cleansing Complex a salicylic acid cleanser?
Yes. It is a facial cleanser with salicylic acid from white willow bark, paired with glycolic acid, so it clears pores and smooths the surface in a single step.
Is this a 2% salicylic acid cleanser?
It is not a high-strength medicated 2% wash. It uses salicylic acid at a gentle, balanced level designed for comfortable daily cleansing rather than short-term spot treatment, which is why most skin types tolerate it well.
Is it a foaming or non-foaming cleanser?
It is a non-foaming, clear gel. It produces only a light lather and rinses cleanly, without the harsh sulfates that make some salicylic washes drying.
Is this a salicylic acid oil cleanser?
No, it is a water-based gel rather than an oil cleanser. It still removes oil-based make-up and excess sebum effectively, then rinses away without a greasy residue.
Does it contain benzoyl peroxide?
No. It pairs salicylic acid with soothing botanicals and does not contain benzoyl peroxide, which keeps it gentle for sensitive and reactive skin.
Is it alright to cleanse with salicylic acid daily?
Yes. Because it is pH-balanced at 5.6 and sulfate-free, most people use it morning and night. If your skin is very dry or reactive, start once a day.
Is it good for oily and congested skin?
Very. The salicylic acid clears excess oil and unclogs pores, while glycolic acid keeps the surface smooth, making it a strong choice for oily, combination and congested skin.
Will it suit sensitive skin?
For most people, yes. The gentle, fragrance-free formula suits sensitive, blemish-prone and rosacea-prone skin. Patch test first if you react easily.
Do I need a separate toner?
No. It is pH-balanced, so it cleanses and tones in one step.
Your skin. Our science. Pure chemistry.
Clear pores, smooth skin, no tight finish. The salicylic acid cleanser for everyday use.
We strongly recommend all three, they work together
Cleansing Complex
£48.00
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£88.00
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