Pimples, blackheads, acne are the most common skin problems. Getting rid of them is not so easy. Garnier took care of this issue and created a special line of products called “Clean Skin Active”. The series includes cosmetics aimed at cleansing and preventing rashes for oily and combination skin types.
The products consist of natural ingredients that actively fight dermatological problems. The biologically active complex of substances that make up cosmetics helps:
- renew the skin;
- remove old cells;
- helps heal scars;
- relieves inflammatory reaction and redness.
Salicylic acid destroys pathogenic bacteria, reduces the amount of sebum and prevents new acne from appearing, exfoliates dead cells, and also removes harmful substances and toxins.
Important! To get the desired effect, you need to use products from the same line.
Types for cleansing
One of the main reasons for the appearance of acne is insufficient cleansing and care of the skin. Therefore, special attention in the Garnier line is paid to soft and deep cleansing of the skin. In the “Clean Skin” series you can see a scrub, gel and tonic.
Clean skin 3 in 1
This is a unique cosmetic product that many other companies are trying to replicate.
One bottle contains three products at once:
- gel for gentle cleansing;
- scrub for light epithelial peeling;
- a mask that has a drying effect and deep cleansing.
This product is one of the most popular, since you don’t need many different products, but you can use one drug.
A large number of useful substances can be found in the composition:
- glycerin - nourishes the skin with moisture, creating a protective layer that prevents the penetration of dirt and germs;
- corn oil - contains a large amount of vitamins A and E necessary for the skin, heals wounds, gently nourishes, eliminates acne and increases skin elasticity;
- eucalyptus extract - normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, relieves boils and acne, treats skin infections, helps restore skin after burns and wounds;
- castor oil - relieves inflammation, removes age spots and post-acne, smoothes fine wrinkles and moisturizes the skin;
- Jojoba oil - soothes the skin, prevents acne, treats inflammatory diseases;
- menthol - reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands, stimulates blood and lymph circulation, which promotes cleansing, reduces pain and itching, soothes the skin and reduces inflammation;
- salicylic acid - has a pronounced drying effect, destroys bacteria, reduces the secretion of subcutaneous sebum;
- Smithsonite extract - protects the skin from premature aging and UV radiation, protects cellular DNA, has an antibacterial and soothing effect;
- zinc - treats wounds and burns, stimulates skin regeneration, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, regulates sebum production, protects from the sun;
- white clay - promotes collagen production, removes excess fat, tightens pores, relieves inflammation and kills bacteria.
As you can see, the composition is well balanced. Skin-drying ingredients (zinc, clay, salicylic acid) are supplemented with moisturizing oils. The composition also contains Laureth Sulfate, which allows for foaming.
Gel
A wonderful product for daily skin cleansing. Has an antibacterial effect and saturates the skin with beneficial substances. Suitable for oily and problem skin.
Compound:
- glycerol;
- passion fruit oil - contains vitamins A and C and Omega fats, nourishes and promotes skin restoration;
- honey - moisturizes, maintains natural oil balance, deeply cleanses pores and makes the skin velvety;
- salicylic acid - has a pronounced drying effect, destroys bacteria, reduces the secretion of subcutaneous sebum;
- hyaluronic acid - rejuvenates, moisturizes, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
After use, many feel deep cleansing and a matte effect on the skin.
Available in two types - with a rubber brush and with a regular dispenser.
Tonic
Created to combat blackheads. Regulates skin oiliness and removes oily shine. Gently cleanses and protects against bacteria and germs.
The composition includes zinc and salicylic acid, so the tonic has a pronounced drying effect and tightens pores.
A recent discovery - micellar water - was immediately liked by many users. Therefore, Garnier decided to please its customers with special micellar water from the “Clean Skin” series.
This micellar is suitable for those with sensitive skin, as it does not contain aggressive components and cleanses the skin more carefully and gently, without creating a feeling of dryness and tightness of the skin.
Scrub against blackheads
The appearance of the packaging stands out from the color scheme of the series. Instead of blue shades, bright orange is used. And the name is “Fruit Charge”.
The composition is very long, but the most interesting are:
- salicylic acid;
- orange and grapefruit extract;
- eucalyptus extract;
- pomegranate extract;
- zinc.
The composition is quite similar to the 3 in 1 described above. Among the differences you can see extracts of orange, grapefruit and pomegranate. Let's look at them in more detail.
Orange extract promotes cell regeneration, normalizes fat production, has a good whitening effect and lightens age spots. Helps remove toxins from the skin, reducing the likelihood of acne formation.
Grapefruit extract is good for oily skin care. It normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, whitens and tightens pores, improves drainage functions, and, therefore, prevents the formation of “blackheads”.
Pomegranate extract tightens pores, reduces oily skin, perfectly whitens and eliminates post-acne. Due to the relatively small size of the molecule, it penetrates deep into the skin and regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
Hydration
Although, when fighting acne, many people first try to reduce oil content and dry out the skin in every possible way, it is very important not to overdo it. By drying the skin, we only force it to feed itself even more by producing excessive subcutaneous sebum.
Therefore, it is very important, after proper and good cleansing of the skin, to nourish it. Special creams from the “Clean Skin” line are just suitable for this. They are created so as not to overload the epithelium, but to give it the necessary nutrition.
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Cream
The regular moisturizer from the “Clean Skin” series contains zinc and white clay, which allows you to mattify the skin.
BB cream is more of a light makeup base, as it functions as a foundation. Available in several shades to match your skin tone.
With its help you can remove oily shine, moisturize the skin and hide imperfections. At the same time, it does not clog pores and does not provoke new acne breakouts.
Mask
Heat may be felt upon contact with skin. In heated skin, the pores expand, which allows them to be thoroughly cleaned.
The mask contains clay, zinc and salicylic acid. These components penetrate deeply into the epidermis and draw out fat and impurities from the pores.
Roller 2 in 1
The product is intended for targeted treatment of acne. Upon contact with the skin, the active components relieve inflammation and mattify the pimple.
Active components included:
- glycerol;
- passion fruit oil;
- honey;
- hyaluronic acid;
- salicylic acid.
Cleansing gel
Daily washing can be done using a cleansing gel. It is sold in a tube with special massage brushes that help the product penetrate deep tissues. This massage increases blood supply to the treated areas, and healing processes occur more actively.
Thanks to the bristles, dead cells are exfoliated. At the same time, the skin remains intact.
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The product contains salicylic acid. It is widely used in dermatology due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity. Drying of rashes occurs thanks to zinc. The gel also includes a special complex of herbs and plants that carefully restore damaged skin.
Due to the activity of all components, you can eliminate oily shine and acne. If you use the composition for a long time, you will be able to cope with blackheads.
The product has a mild effect. It does not irritate the skin, so it can be used even by those with sensitive skin types. Thanks to protection against harmful microorganisms, the gel prevents the appearance of new rashes.
You can use the product every day without a special brush. It has an identical composition, so it copes no less effectively with inflammation and fat content.
The massage head helps to gently exfoliate dead cells
How to use Garnier for acne
This line is very easy to use. Of course, the manufacturer recommends using all products in this series for care, but you can choose what suits you personally.
Especially those with dry and combination skin should not use all the products at once, since all preparations (even creams) contain zinc and salicylic acid, and they dry out the skin very much.
There are several rules to follow:
- First you need to cleanse the skin using gel. You need to cleanse your face 1-2 times a day, depending on your skin type;
- 2-3 times a week you can carry out deep cleansing using a scrub or 3 in 1 product. Apply a small amount to the face and massage problem areas with light movements;
- After cleansing the skin, you need to narrow the pores; for this, use a cotton pad slightly moistened with tonic. There is no need to rub the product into the skin;
- Now your face is ready to be moisturized and nourished - you need to apply cream.
The roller, as already mentioned, is used precisely on problem areas. It is better to use it on cleansed skin.
The mask should be applied to a cleansed face and kept for 15-20 minutes 2-3 times a week. After that, moisturize the skin with a light cream.
Ruler "3 in 1"
Gel-scrub-mask from Garnier helps cleanse pores and give the skin a healthy appearance.
The Garnier assortment includes different series of products whose action is directed against acne. To achieve the desired result, experts recommend using several products simultaneously. The most popular line is Garnier “Clean Skin Active 3 in 1”. Its purpose is to eliminate blackheads and pimples on young skin. However, according to many consumer reviews, Garnier cream can be used by people of different ages.
