Foaming Gel
Foaming CleanserThe Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel is a gentle yet effective cleanser formulated to deeply purify the skin. It works to lift away dirt, excess oil, and makeup without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier. Enriched with soothing botanicals like aloe, alfalfa, borage, and chamomile, it helps to calm the skin while oat amino acids provide a mild cleansing action. This cleanser is an ideal first step in a skincare routine for those with normal to oily skin types, preparing the complexion for further treatment.
Scientific Performance
Highlighted Actives
Ingredient Benefits
- •Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice: Soothing, hydrating.
- •Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids: Gentle cleansing, mild surfactant.
- •Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract: Antioxidant, skin conditioning.
- •Borago Officinalis Extract: Skin conditioning, soothing.
- •Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract: Calming, anti-inflammatory.
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Dermatological Fit
Skin types: normal, oily
Textures: gel
Climates: moderate, humid
Oriva Scientific Assessment
This foaming gel cleanser effectively removes impurities, excess oil, and makeup through a blend of mild surfactants and soothing botanical extracts. Ingredients like oat amino acids provide gentle cleansing, while aloe, alfalfa, borage, and chamomile help to calm and condition the skin, preventing it from feeling overly stripped.
Target User: Individuals with normal to oily skin types who are looking for a refreshing and thorough daily cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup. It's suitable for those who prefer a foaming texture and want to prepare their skin for subsequent treatment steps.
Avoid If: People with very dry, extremely sensitive, or compromised skin barriers might find the sulfates and fragrance potentially irritating or stripping. Those who prefer fragrance-free or sulfate-free formulations should also consider alternatives.
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- fragrance
- sulfates
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