Alcare – Skin Cleansing Gel 150ml

Description

Alcare – Skin Cleansing Gel 150ml

Alcare – Skin Cleansing Gel 150 ml is a gentle, aloe‑infused facial cleanser formulated to remove dirt, oil and light makeup without stripping your skin’s natural moisture. Enriched with Aloe ferox extract, it helps cleanse and soothe the skin while leaving it feeling soft, refreshed and comfortable — ideal for daily use, especially for dry, sensitive or normal skin types.

🧼 Typical Ingredients:

• Aqua (Purified Water) – the base of the cleanser

• Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) Leaf Extract – soothing botanical that hydrates and calms skin

• Cetearyl Alcohol & PEG‑20 Stearate – emulsifiers that help blend oil and water ingredients

• Isopropyl Palmitate – emollient that helps smooth and condition the skin

• Polysorbate 60 & Ceteth‑5 – surfactants/emulsifiers that help lift dirt, makeup and impurities

• Glyceryl Stearate – emulsifier and thickening agent for texture

• Sodium Chloride – adjusts the thickness and stability of the gel/cream

• Citric Acid – pH adjuster for skin compatibility

• Phenoxyethanol – preservative to prevent microbial growth

• Ethylhexylglycerin – preservative and skin‑conditioning agent

🧠 Notes on the Ingredients:

These ingredients work together to create a gentle, non‑foaming cleansing gel that:

• Removes dirt, oil and light makeup without stripping the skin’s natural moisture.

• Soothes and conditions the skin, thanks to the aloe extract.

• Maintains a comfortable, non‑tight feeling after cleansing.

• Is suitable for dry, sensitive or mature skin, since it’s gentle and perfume‑free.

🌿 Key Benefits:

✔ Gently cleanses skin
Removes dirt, oil and light makeup without harsh stripping, helping maintain your skin’s natural balance.

✔ Soothes and calms
Aloe ferox extract helps support comfort and calmness, especially on sensitive or dry skin.

✔ Helps retain moisture
Unlike harsher cleansers, it helps protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier so your face feels soft and not tight after washing.

✔ Daily use friendly
Gentle formulation makes it suitable for regular use morning and evening.

✔ Prepares skin for moisturiser
Leaves skin clean and ready to absorb your moisturisers, serums or sunscreen more effectively.

✔ Mild and skin‑kind
Formulated without harsh chemicals and suitable for many skin types, including normal to dry and sensitive skin.

🧴 How It Works:

Unlike harsh foaming cleansers, this type of creamy or gel cleanser uses gentle surfactants and emollients to:

• Lift dirt, makeup and impurities without over‑drying.

• Preserve skin moisture and comfort, so the face doesn’t feel tight after washing.

• Soothe slightly irritated or sensitive areas thanks to Aloe ferox’s botanical calming effect.

🧴 Typical Daily Use:

How to use:

1. Wet your face with lukewarm water.

2. Apply a small amount of the cleanser to your skin.

3. Gently massage in circular motions for ~30 seconds.

4. Rinse thoroughly with water or remove with a soft cloth.

5. Follow with your favourite toner and moisturiser.

This routine helps preserve natural oils while leaving the skin clean, refreshed and supple.

🌞 When to Use It:

• Morning: Removes overnight sweat and oil to prep skin for sunscreen or makeup.

• Evening: Cleanses away makeup, dirt and pollutants from the day.

• Daily use: The gentle formula makes it suitable for use twice daily if needed (morning + evening).

👍 Suitable For:

• Normal skin that needs gentle daily cleansing

• Sensitive or dry skin that can’t tolerate harsh cleansing products

• Anyone who prefers aloe‑infused botanical skincare that both cleanses and calms.

🌱 Tips for Best Results:

• Pair the cleanser with a balancing toner and a moisturising gel or cream for a complete routine.

• If you wear waterproof makeup, follow with a gentle remover before cleansing.

• Avoid getting cleanser in the eyes — if it gets in, rinse with water.

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