Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser 295ml

Replenish dry and dehydrated skin with Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser 295ml, a light and creamy cleanser that lifts away impurities while actively preserving barrier lipids and nourishing dry skin. Infused with the brand's BioReplenish Complex and Phytoactives from Coconut and Murumuru Seed Butter, this cleanser helps minimise the damage to vital proteins and lipids, which defend against dryness. With invigorating extracts of Citrus, Palmarosa, and Jasmine, the Intensive Moisture Cleanser revitalises dull and tired skin. This creamy cleanser rinses away with ease, leaving skin soft, smooth, and better equipped to defend against dryness.

Key Benefits:

• Defends against dryness, preserving skin moisture.
• Delivers a smoother, softer feel after cleansing.
• Rinses away easily, leaving skin cleaner and more luminous.

How to Cleanse Dry Skin:

• Use gentle, creamy, non-foaming cleansers containing nourishing phytolipids.
• Avoid hot water and harsh exfoliants.
• Steer clear of stripping ingredients such as alcohol, acetone, and retinoids.

Does your facial cleanser leave your skin feeling tight?

If so, it might be too harsh for you. Many foaming, soapy cleansers contain harsh surfactants that break down oils and leave a squeaky clean feeling. However, they can also compromise skin proteins and lipids that defend against dryness. This can result in the skin's protective barrier weakening, allowing moisture to escape and irritants to enter, causing tightness and sensitivity after cleansing.

How Dermalogica can help:

Opt for a gentle, creamy, non-foaming cleanser like Intensive Moisture Cleanser, which can remove even long-wear makeup while nourishing dry skin. It uses a special surfactant system pre-saturated with fatty acids to help prevent skin from feeling stripped after cleansing. Nourishing plant oils further preserve the integrity of the skin’s lipid barrier.

For stubborn residue, try the Dermalogica Double Cleanse. Use Precleanse Balm before the Intensive Moisture Cleanser to break down debris without disrupting the skin barrier. Always use lukewarm water, as excessive heat can deplete the skin’s protective barrier, leading to more dryness, itchiness, and inflammation.

Exfoliate no more than twice a week, and avoid stripping ingredients like alcohol, acetone, AHA's, BHA's, and retinoids, which can deplete lipids, exacerbating that tight feeling. Post-cleansing, apply Intensive Moisture Balance to reinforce the lipid barrier and lock in moisture. Misting skin with Multi Active Toner before applying moisturiser can also help boost performance.

Cleansing dry skin without compromising your lipid barrier is essential to relieve discomfort and promote a healthy, radiant glow.

How to use:

• Massage onto a dampened face and neck.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Use twice daily, morning and night.

Expert Tip: Prep skin with Multi Active Toner to enhance moisturiser absorption.