For normal to oily skin types with acne Maximum bacterial action Cinnamon bark extract inhibits the acne promoting action of 5 alpha-reductase 5% Salicylic Acid How to Use: For home use, apply to skin, lather with water and rinse twice daily. May also be used for body acne. Key Ingredients Cinnamon Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Oat Amino Acids, Thyme Extract, Lemongrass Antimicrobal Cleanser is designed for acne clients with normal to oily skin. It provides maximum bacterial control against Propionibacterium acnes and other undesirable bacteria and their acne promoting lipases without causing dryness. The specific extract from cinnamon bark inhibits the action of 5 alpha reductase, including its acne promoting actions in the sebaceous glands, as well as cyclooxygenase-2 (cox-2), a known pro-inflammatory enzyme. One percent of the population is allergic to topical cinnamon extract and will develop redness and stinging following use on approximately the second or third day. Switch this small number of clients who react to cinnamon to Bacti-Balance Cleanser. This product is step 1 in our three step system for acne control for normal , oily or combination skin. pH 3.6
