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Gentle Gel Cleanser
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OCTOBER OFFER: FREE GENTLE EXFOLIATING ESSENCE WHEN YOU SHOP FOR 48€
- Sensitive, oily and inflamed skin; rosacea, acne and POD.
- Also works as a gentle exfoliant.
- No added fragrance, SLS or oils.
- Developed for sensitive and problem skin in our own lab in Espoo, Finland.
- Allergy-labelled.
- Choose a free sample with all orders.
- Delivery: Finland 1-4 business days & rest of EU 2-7 business days.
- Free shipping: Finland orders of 38€ & rest of EU 58€.
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30 day sensitivity guarantee
30 day sensitivity guarantee
If a product causes an unwanted reaction on your skin, such as irritation, we'll compensate you.
HOW THE SENSITIVITY GUARANTEE WORKS:
1) Order your product or products pof choice.
2) If a product causes an unwanted reaction, send us an email within 30 days of receiving your order to customercare@laponieskincare.com and describe your reaction.
3) We'll compensate the product or products in question.
Please note: simply not liking a product or feeling that e.g. a moisturiser is too light is not grounds for the guarantee. The guarantee is valid only for purchases made in the Laponie webshop.
WHEN YOU TRY NEW PRODUCTS ON SENSITIVE AND PROBLEM SKIN:
- Always start with one product at a time, not all at once.
- Start by using your product once a day.
- For very sensitive and reactive skin, we recommend patch-testing.
DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TRY?
Email us at customercare@laponieskincare.com for a free, personal consultation.
Description
Our Gentle Gel Cleanser is a lightweight, sulfate-free and non-foaming gel-based facial cleanser that thoroughly dissolves excess oil, dirt and makeup without drying out skin.
The Gel deep-cleanses with a potent yet skin-friendly, plant-based surfactant, while hydrating sugar beet extract and anti-bacterial xylitol sugar supports a healthy skin barrier and break down harmful bacterial biofilm on skin.
Your skin feels fresh, balanced, and clean – never dry or irritated.
The Gentle Gel Cleanser is a favourite among our customers with oily skin, acne and impurities, tackling inflammation while giving skin a truly deep cleanse without irritation or dryness.
Ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate and Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betaine, Xylitol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid
Aqua: Solvent
Water. The main vehicle for our water based products
Glycerin: Humectant and skin protecting
Technically a sugar alcohol, glycerin is one of the oldest, most common and most versatile humectants used in cosmetics. It moisturises and protects the skin, accelerates skin barrier recovery and has antimicrobial properties, among other things. We use vegetable, rapeseed-derived glycerin.
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate and Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate: Surfactants
Low foaming, non-ionic surfactants, actually solubilisers, made from castor, rapeseed, palm and coconut oils. A surfactant acts as a cleansing agent and emulsifier. The combination we use has excellent and proven makeup removing capabilities, and is mild on the skin and eyes.
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose: Thickening
Basically the Gel in our Cleanser, cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose is a water-dispersible polymer. Made from natural, wood derived cellulose, which has been synthetically modified.
Betaine: Humectant and skin conditioning
Betaine is highly purified sugar beet extract, chemically speaking an amino acid derivative, that maintains skin moisture balance and strengthens the skin barrier even under very dry conditions. It is a so-called osmolyte, controlling water balance in living cells. The one we use is made from Finnish sugar beets.
Xylitol: Humectant and skin conditioning
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and moisturises and conditions skin, whilst possessing anti-bacterial properties. There is some interesting research that suggests xylitol has the ability to inhibit bacterial biofilm on skin, which in turn may be the cause of many skin issues. The one we use is made in Finland from Finnish oats, and has probiotic properties.
Sodium Levulinate: Skin conditioning and preservative
Sodium levulinate is the sodium salt of levulinic acid, which is an organic acid derived from in this case sugarcane.
Sodium Anisate: Antimicrobial, flavouring agent and preservative
The salt form of star anis derived organic acid.
Citric Acid: Buffering agent
Citric acid is a commonly used buffering, i.e. pH adjusting, agent in cosmetics. It is made through bacterial fermentation and shifts the pH of the product into the acidic range. This is closer to the natural pH of the skin, which may range from 4 to 7, but is usually thought to be between 5 and 6, with recent studies, however, indicating it to be below 5.
How to use & tips
1. Massage a generous coin-sized amount of Gentle Gel Cleanser onto dry skin with dry fingers without using water. Rinse and pat skin dry.
2. For a deeper cleanse, e.g. for makeup, wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Tip 1
Does it feel like most exfoliants are too harsh? Our Gel doubles as a very light exfoliant: simply leave on skin for 5-10 minutes and rinse off.
Tip 2
The Gel Cleanser is an excellent gentle alternative to shaving foam for sensitive beards.
Tip 3
Dealing with chest and back breakouts? The Gel gently cleanses your whole body.
The Gel is suitable for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and is safe to use around the eyes. It is also suitable for use with eyelash extensions.
Best Before
30 day sensitivity guarantee on all webshop purchases
If a product causes an unwanted reaction on your skin, such as irritation, we'll compensate your product.
Order the product or products of your choice, including pre-made routines and sets.
If your product or products cause an unwanted reaction, send us an email within 30 days of receiving your order to customercare@laponieskincare.com and describe your reaction.
We'll compensate the product or products in question.
Please note: simply not liking a product or feeling that for example a moisturiser is too light is not grounds for the guarantee.
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FOR SENSITIVE & PROBLEM SKIN FROM OUR OWN LAB -
ALLERGY-LABELLED -
NO ADDED FRAGRANCE -
30 DAY SENSITIVITY GUARANTEE -
Made in Finland -
MINIMALISTIC, VEGAN & NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Gentle Gel Cleanser
Why it works for sensitive & problem skin
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No added fragrance
No added fragrance or essential oils, floral waters, alcohol and sulphates (including SLS).
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Formulated for sensitive & problem skin in our own lab
Our owners, CEO Kristina and cosmetic chemist Jaana, formulate all our products in our Helsinki lab, and test them on themselves - both have a long history of sensitive and problem skin.
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Gentle & skin friendly preservative
We've created a unique preservative system for the Gel, to minimise overlap with our other products, using gentle preservatives, primarily organic acids and their salt forms. Check out our ingredient section above to learn more.
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Allergy-labelled
The Gel carries the Finnish Allergy, Skin and Asthma Federation's independent Allergy-label.
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Balanced pH for healthy skin
The Gel has a pH around 5.5 (healthy skin's own pH is slightly acidic, between 4.8 and 5.5) and will not upset or irritate skin.
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A minimum of ingredients
The Gel contains just nine ingredients. It's made with a gentle cleansing agent that cleanses skin without drying and disturbing the skin's own barrier, Finnish sugarbeet extract to fight dehydration and xylitol to moisturise and break down harmful bacterial biofilm on skin. Check out our ingredient section above to learn more.
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Aqua, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate and Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betaine, Xylitol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid
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