Review : Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque

Product Description
Purify and help prevent breakouts with this cooling, deep-cleaning, clay-based masque
For Acne/Breakout-Prone Skin. Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque is a cooling, refining and deep-cleaning  Kaolin and Bentonite clay masque that purifies, absorbs excess surface oil and prevents future breakouts. Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque inhibits the growth of acnegenic bacteria while stimulating the skin's natural antimicrobial agents for clearer, healthier skin. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.

I have 2 sachets of this masque which is enough for 7~8 times of usages as I only use it on the T-zone or zits-affected areas. 

I used to use a clay based mask once a week when I was younger for deep-cleansing but as age crept up and my skin becomes drier, I limited it to times when zits occured, which is usually before my monthly menses. Recently, my T-zone seems to be quite oily so I used this mask on my T-zone once a week, then lately zits started to occur on my upper lips and chin so I used it on those affected areas as well.

Main Ingredients
Salicylic Acid : exfoliates dead skin cells and clears congested follicles to minimize development of future comedones and breakouts.
Kaolin and Bentonite clays : absorb excess oil.
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract : inhibits bacteria by stimulating the skin's natural anti-bacterial agents.
Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Horse Chestnut, Licorice, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) and Caffeine : regulate sebum production and soothe inflammation.
Zinc Gluconate and Caffeine : help regulate sebum production and help control bacterial metabolism of sebum-reducing inflammation.
Cinnamon Bark : blend inhibits bacterial lipid metabolism and degradation of enzymes while eliminating bacteria and providing astringent properties.
Oat Kernel, Bisabolol and Licorice : help soothe irritated skin.
Farnesyl and Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) : strengthen follicle membrane.

When I used it on my T-zone on clear but oily skin, it is refreshing and minty (probably due to its several menthol derivatives ) but I did not find any improvement in my level of oiliness. The next morning, my T-zone is still oily on the 3 times I have used it.

Moving on, I used it on my zits-affected area recently and found an improvement in the reduction of my inflamed zits. Less inflamed and the zits feel and look better. The zits become smaller within 2 days and it become less red and less obvious.
Note that the dry areas, when applied with this masque may cause flushing hot sensation, as in the case of mine.

The active ingredient is Triclosan at 0.2% which may not be welcomed for many users as its not deemed to be safe by some organizations. 

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