Cosmedix Purity Clean Exfoliating Cleanser 150ml

Exfoliating cleanser with lactic acid for dull skin

A dull complexion, uneven skin texture, and visible pores are often the result of a buildup of dead skin cells on the surface. The skin renews itself every 28 days, but this process slows down after the age of thirty — resulting in a complexion that looks more tired and less radiant, even when the routine is carefully followed.

Cosmedix Purity Clean is an exfoliating gel cleanser with 5% L-lactic acid that gently dissolves buildup during cleansing. The formula combines mild chemical exfoliation with soothing plant extracts such as tea tree, neem, and turmeric. The skin is deeply cleansed without moisture loss, and the complexion appears visibly more even and brighter over time.

Benefits

• Exfoliates dead skin cells for a smoother and more radiant complexion
• Cleanses pores without disrupting the skin barrier balance
• Reduces the visibility of uneven skin texture and pigmentation spots
• Refreshes the skin during cleansing with peppermint essential oil
• Can be used as a cleanser and as a short exfoliating mask

Active ingredients

5% L-lactic acid: An alpha hydroxy acid that dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing them to be removed during cleansing. The L-form is chirally correct and therefore well recognized by the skin, ensuring effective action with less chance of irritation. Lactic acid also supports the skin’s natural moisture retention ability.

Tea tree oil: An essential oil with antibacterial and soothing properties that helps balance the skin. Especially valuable for skin prone to blemishes or a shiny T-zone, as tea tree helps reduce bacterial load in the pores.

Peppermint oil: Provides a refreshing, lightly cooling effect during cleansing and stimulates microcirculation at the skin surface. This contributes to an immediately visible refreshment of the complexion after cleansing.

Neem and turmeric extract: Two plant-based ingredients with a long tradition in Ayurvedic skincare. Both have a soothing effect and support the skin in restoring a more even complexion, without disrupting the exfoliating action of lactic acid.

Aloe vera: Provides immediate comfort and hydration during cleansing, so the skin does not feel tight or dry after rinsing. Aloe vera also supports the soothing profile of the entire formula.

How to use

1. Shake well before use and moisten hands and face
2. Apply a dime-sized amount to the fingertips
3. Massage in gentle circular motions over the face for a rich foam
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat the skin dry
5. Follow with a toner, serum, moisturizer, and always sun protection during the day

For a deeper effect, Purity Clean can also be left on dry skin as a short mask for three to ten minutes, then rinsed off.

Suitable for

• Dull skin and skin with uneven texture
• Oily and combination skin prone to shine
• Skin with fine lines and early signs of aging
• Those preparing for a professional skin treatment
• Normal skin that periodically needs a deeper cleanse

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Purity Clean daily or better every other day?

For most skin types, daily use is fine — once a day, preferably in the evening so the lactic acid can work during the nightly skin renewal. Sensitive skin should start with three to four times a week and gradually increase.

Can I combine this cleanser with retinol or a vitamin C serum?

Yes. Purity Clean is rinsed off, so the short contact time has little effect on vitamin C or retinol you use afterward. The mild exfoliation even helps active serums penetrate better. Always build up slowly with sensitive skin.

Is this product suitable for dry skin?

Purity Clean is perfectly suitable for slightly dry or normal skin and even beneficial thanks to the aloe vera and the moisture-retaining properties of lactic acid. For very dry or tight skin, Benefit Clean is a gentler choice.

What is the difference between Purity Clean and Clarify?

Purity Clean works with lactic acid (AHA) on the skin surface and is ideal for dull and uneven skin. Clarify works with salicylic acid (BHA) and penetrates deeper into the pore, making it especially suitable for impure and blemish-prone skin.