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Make this Valentine's Day about the most important person in your life...YOU! Getting the clear, beautiful skin you've always dreamed of is easy when you start with our superhero cleanser - BPO 10% Micronized Cleanser + Scrub. Glowing skin starts with clear skin and that is why we LOVE this cleanser that clears and prevents breakouts.
Our BPO 10% Micronized Cleanser + Scrub is made of specially milled USP-grade micronized benzoyl peroxide particles that penetrate the skin fast. The benzoyl opens up pores, letting peroxide enter to clear out bacteria on contact. When combined with exfoliating beads, you get a potent cleanser that penetrates pores quickly and more effectively than standard benzoyl peroxide products. This irritation-free scrub will gently remove bacteria, dirt, and dead cells to clear acne, fast.
It's The Most Wonderful Time for Clear Skin
Christmas Cleansers
Start Your Holidays with Clean Skin
The holiday season has arrived! Which means overindulging in food, wine, parties and likely a little more makeup for those festive occasions. It can also mean pesky breakouts due to all of the holiday fun.
Don't let acne get you down this year. Start your skincare routine off right by making sure you have a beautifully clean face! Check out our three amazing cleansers and read below to see which cleanser is the right one for you.
Green Tea & Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser
A powerful blend of antioxidants in a soothing cleanser designed to calm the skin and reclaim a youthful glow. The perfect cleanser for those with sensitive skin – especially after a peel or laser treatment. This is also a great addition if you are dealing with rosacea, puffiness or environmental skin damage. It’s the perfect everyday cleanser to add to your routine.
10% BPO Micronized Cleanser + Scrub
If you face acne and clogged pores (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?!) then this cleanser is for you. This specially milled USP-grade micronized benzoyl peroxide penetrates the skin and opens up pores, letting the peroxide enter to clear out bacteria on contact. When combined with exfoliating beads, you get a potent cleanser that penetrates pores quickly and more effectively than standard benzoyl peroxide products.
Mandelic Acid 5+ Gel Cleanser with Green Tea Antioxidant
If you're concerned about more than just breakouts – maybe let’s say also with fine lines, wrinkles or skin discoloration, then this is the cleanser for you. This face wash is a cocktail of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) paired with hops, green tea to clean, clarify and rejuvenate your skin. The hops brighten, while the antioxidants in green tea soothe skin irritations and the mandelic acid minimizes the appearance of pores while also exfoliating the skin.
How to Get Clear, Beautiful Skin
Get Clear Skin
And keep it clear.
Acne is something we've all had to deal with. It's not only painful (ugh, cystic acne!), but it can also really affect how we feel about the way we look. It's time to take control and clear your skin for good! beyond complexion's medical-grade products go beyond the surface and focus on the deep-rooted causes of acne and skin issues. See the products we recommend to get your skin back to glowing today.
10% BPO Cleanser + Scrub
Our superhero cleanser uses a non-irritating form of benzoyl peroxide that clears acne-causing bacteria on contact and prevents future breakouts. This potent cleanser penetrates pores quickly and more effectively than standard benzoyl peroxide products and the irritation-free scrub will gently remove bacteria, dirt, and dead cells to clear acne, fast.
Mandelic Acid 5+ Re-texturizing Pads
Derived from almonds, Mandelic acid is a powerful acid that (gently) goes to battle with the oil, acne, and bacteria that disrupts the skin’s natural glow. The pads themselves provide a slight exfoliation, dislodging dead skin cells to allow this potent formula to get down to business loosening clogged pores while boosting cell regeneration and skin elasticity.
Vitamin A+ Exfoliating Therapy with Lactic Acid
High-potency vitamin A works synergistically with lactic acid to deliver maximum cellular turnover and loosened acne impactions with minimal irritation. This concentrated formula of Vitamin A propionate and lactic acid clears acne, rejuvenates skin and delivers clearer tone and texture.
This is the Year to Take Care of Your Skin
New Year's Resolution
Take Care of Your Skin!
It's time for New Year's resolutions and we've got one that must go on your list - take care of your skin! It's time to say goodbye to dull, broken out skin and hello to the skin you've always wanted. We've got an all-new 6 step process to get your skin glowing in 2018.
Be Good to Your Skin This Holiday Season
Be Good to Your Skin
Especially during the holidays!
Late nights, too many cocktails, the stress of finding the right gifts...it's enough to leave you with dull skin, puffy eyes and few breakouts. Don't let the holiday season take a toll on your skin! We've got a 5 step process to help keep your skin glowing - so you can be sure to look fabulous at that New Year's Eve party!
5 Easy Steps to Clear Skin this Fall
Clear skin is your best accessory.
We've got 5 easy steps to get your skin looking great this fall.
Changing weather, a challenging work project, back to school, difficult exams...
There are a number of reasons fall can take a toll on your skin. Whether it's stress or the outdoor temps dropping, we've got a 5 step process that will help your skin look bright, youthful and clear this fall.
How to Wash Your Face
Washing your face, seems easy enough, right?
Well if you’re one of the many who complain about your skin texture or quality (acne, blackheads, dullness…so, like, everyone), then you will benefit from a Face Washing 101 with beyond complexion's founder and resident skin expert, Olga Valencia. She has a few basics to share that will leave you thinking - “why didn’t I know that?” - and will help your skin get glowing.
Step 1: Start with a wet face, using warm (not too hot) water
That seems pretty explanatory, but I know there are a few of us who have been tired/in a rush/distracted and we (or is it just me?) slap cleanser on and start rubbing.
Take a little time; the prep is worth it. This first step removes some degree of dirt and particulate matter (nasty stuff in the air) and the warm water opens the pores to receive the cleanser.
Step 2: Choose the correct cleanser for your skin
Beware - some cleansers be harsh, y’all.
There are many, many factors to consider when caring for your skin. Just because you have one zit does not mean it’s time to unleash the full power of a heavy duty cleanser. Err on the side of gentle and seek the counsel of a good medical aesthetician to point you in the right direction. (With that in mind, beyond complexion created a line of cleansers to address the needs of different skin types. More on that later.)
Step 3: Start at the forehead, move down the side of the face...
Ok, this is where we drop some fresh knowledge on you. Here’s how you wash your face, as guided by Olga, beyond complexion’s skin-pert.
Start at forehead, move down to the side of the face (sideburn area), down to the jaw, but stop before getting to the chin
Now continue swirling cleanser into the cheeks and nose
And finally to the chin and gently around the mouth (if at all)
For healing and anti-inflammatory purposes, rinse off cleanser with really cold water
Why the this order? Why start at the forehead? Because the skin at the top of the face is tougher and the fresh swipe of cleanser should first be applied there because it needs more to penetrate. You also don’t want the more sensitive areas (like corners of the nose and around the mouth) to be the first hit.
Which brings us to why the area around the mouth is last. You may notice that the skin from the bottom of your nostrils to the the corners of your mouth can easily turn red, flake and/or become inflamed. In fact, since this area is so reactive, Olga advises not even applying heavy duty cleansers directly, and instead letting the cleanser gently move around this area while rinsing your face.
We’d love to know if this process works for you. Try it and tell us what you think!
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And if you’re like Goldilocks in search of the facial cleanser that’s juuuust right, might we suggest a few of beyond complexion’s in-house formulations, from the most gentle to the most potent:
Mandelic Acid 5+ Cleanser with Green Tea Antioxidant
Multi-tasking formula helps reduce fine lines, blemishes and acne-causing bacteria. A cocktail for your skin: alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) is paired with hops, green tea to clean, clarify and rejuvenate skin all over the body. Hops brighten while the antioxidants in green tea sooth skin irritations. Mandelic acid minimizes the appearance of pores while also exfoliating and brightening skin. This potent combo leaves any spot on the body looking rejuvenated.
Micronized 10% BPO Cleanser + Scrub
This form of benzoyl peroxide minimizes irritation and clears acne-causing bacteria on contact. Specially milled USP-grade micronized benzoyl peroxide particles penetrate the skin faster. Benzoyl opens up pores, letting peroxide enter to clear out bacteria on contact.
Green Tea and Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser
Antioxidant-rich extracts rejuvenate, restore, balance and hydrate the skin for a healthier-looking complexion. Antioxidants from green tea help protect the skin from harsh toxins and carcinogens in our environment. Essential fatty acids provide anti-aging compounds that stimulate cellular regeneration, encouraging dead skin cells to move along and make way for newer, fresher skin.
More details at beyondcomplexion.com.