La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel 200ml

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel is the cleanser dermatologists reach for first when a patient has oily, acne-prone skin, and the reason is in the formula. It is soap-free and formulated at the skin's own slightly acidic pH, so it removes the excess sebum, sweat and grime that block pores without stripping the lipid barrier. Zinc PCA, a zinc salt bound to a skin-identical amino acid, helps temper sebum production and calm the skin, while La Roche-Posay's selenium-rich thermal spring water soothes redness. The gel lathers into a light foam, rinses clean and leaves no tight, squeaky feeling. It is fragrance-light, non-comedogenic and gentle enough to use twice a day for years, including alongside prescription acne treatments that make skin more reactive.

Acne treatments only work on skin that is clean but not damaged. Harsh, high-pH soaps strip the barrier, and a stripped barrier produces more oil and stings under every gel you apply. This cleanser removes what clogs pores and leaves the barrier intact, so the treatments that follow actually get a chance to work.