Minimalist 5% Aquaporin Booster Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid I Face Wash For All Skin Types – 100 ml

The Minimalist 5% Aquaporin Booster Cleanser is a gentle, hydrating face wash designed to effectively cleanse the skin without stripping its natural moisture. It’s particularly well-suited for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types, but formulated to be beneficial for all. This cleanser focuses on boosting the skin’s internal hydration mechanisms for a soft, supple, and healthy feel after washing.

Key Features and Benefits:

• 5% Aquaporin Boosters (Glyceryl Glucoside & Glycerin): This is the star ingredient complex. Aquaporins are proteins that act as channels in the skin, facilitating the transport of water between skin cells. As we age, these channels can become less efficient. The combination of highly purified Glyceryl Glucoside (sourced from BASF, Germany) and Glycerin in this cleanser is proven to stimulate these aquaporin channels, leading to enhanced water circulation and improved hydration levels within the skin.
• Hyaluronic Acid (HA): A well-known and powerful humectant, Hyaluronic Acid attracts and holds multiple times its weight in water, helping to plump the skin and maintain moisture levels in the outermost layer (stratum corneum) even after cleansing.
• Multiple Humectants: Beyond Hyaluronic Acid, the cleanser is boosted with other high-performance humectants like Diglycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), and Betaine. These ingredients work together to replenish and maintain ample moisture in the skin, preventing the dry, tight feeling often associated with cleansing.
• Gentle & Non-Drying Cleansing: It utilizes a mild, sulfate-free surfactant system with a very low “Zein Score” (a measure of a surfactant’s harshness). This ensures optimal cleansing without causing dryness, irritation, or stripping the skin’s natural oils. It produces very little foam.
• Skin-Identical pH (5.5): The cleanser is formulated at an optimum skin-identical pH of 5.5, which is crucial for maintaining the skin’s natural barrier function and preventing disruption that can lead to dryness and sensitivity.
• Skin Softening & Soothing: Ingredients like Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein contribute to a smoother, softer skin feel, while soothing agents such as Allantoin and Oat Extract help to calm the skin and reduce irritation.
• Fragrance-Free & Non-Comedogenic: As with most Minimalist products, it is free from fragrance and essential oils, making it suitable for sensitive skin. It is also non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores.
• Suitable for All Skin Types: While particularly beneficial for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, its gentle and hydrating nature makes it a suitable daily cleanser for normal, combination, and even acne-prone skin (though for heavy makeup or sunscreen, a double cleanse might be needed).
• Clean Formulation: Minimalist is committed to “Clean Beauty,” ensuring their products are free from well-researched toxins and sensitizing ingredients, irrespective of their natural or naturally derived tag.
• Dermatologically Tested: The product has been evaluated for safety through patch testing under the supervision of a dermatologist.
• Pregnancy/Lactation Safe: Advertised as safe for use during pregnancy and lactation due to its gentle and non-toxic formulation.