Clear For Men Invigorating Facial Cleanser

Clear For Men are a vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand that encourages men to speak more openly about their mental well-being. All their products are made in the UK and arrive with 100% Sustainable delivery packaging in which you will find the invigorating facial cleanser sitting securely inside. Cleansing the skin is extremely important to help remove dirt, pollution, excess oil and also reduce impurities and ingrown hairs. 

The paraben-free cleanser utilises mild cleansing agents to help cleanse the skin without over-stripping it, so your skin should not feel tight or dry after using it. Presented in a bottle with a pump dispenser you get 250ml of this daily cleanser with the label reminding you to take time out of your busy schedule and have some "Me Time". Dispensing a 10p sized amount to damp skin and working the cleanser over the face and neck is all you need for an exceptional cleanse, discover the ingredients listed below:

Aqua - Acts as a solvent for ingredients to dissolve in.

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate -  Mild cleansing agent that provides a dense and luxurious foam that can easily be rinsed off leaving the skin soft.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine - Mild surfactant and cleansing agent that doesn't over-strip the skin whilst also stabilises bubbles. 

Sodium Chloride - Viscosity controlling salt that acts as a thickener in cleansing formulas.

Glycerin - Moisturiser and humectant that supports the skin lipids, protects against irritation and also helps to restore the barrier function of the skin.  

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil - Helps oil and water ingredients mix without separating in a formula whilst also being a mild surfactant and cleanser.

Niacinamide -  Multitasker Vitamin B3 that acts as a cell communicator, skin brightener, moisturiser, humectant, support and restores the skin barrier function whilst also improving acne, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis.

Phenoxyethanol - Preservative.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer - Viscosity controller that helps thicken the products formula whilst also acting as a emulsion stabiliser to stop water and oil separating.

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil - Astringent with skin-conditioning benefits whilst also acting as a fragrance. 

Panthenol - Pro-Vitamin B5 that acts as a moisturiser and humectant with anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. 

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Juice Powder - Emollient that acts a moisturiser and humectant with soothing properties.  

Benzophenone 4 - Photoprotectant to extend product shelf life and also acts as a color-protectant for products in clear packages. 

Coco-Glucoside - Mild vegetable origin cleansing agent that provides a stable foam to a products formula. 

Glyceryl Oleate - Emollient with skin-smoothing benefits whilst also acting as a co-emulsifier and stabilizer for water and oil formulas. 

Sodium Hydroxide - Adjusts the pH of a products formula.

Citric Acid - Adjusts the pH of a products formula known as buffering.

Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil - Emollient with unsaturated fatty acids oleic, linoleic, and palmitic that nourish and moisturise the skin. Antioxidant benefits are also achieved from the vitamin E it contains along with antioxidant phenols caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and epicatechin that provide soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits. 

Potassium Sorbate - Preservative.

Sodium Benzoate - Preservative. 

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) -  Fat soluble antioxidant that can easily be absorbed by the skin that protects against free-radicals whilst also having photoprotection properties.  

Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate - Emollient to help keep skin smooth and soft whilst also acting as an emulsifier to help water and oil ingredients mix together.

Citral - Perfumer to bring a scent to the formula.

Geraniol - Perfumer to add a fragrance to the formula. 

I don't typically reach for or use foaming cleansers in general as they over-strip and make my skin feel dry and taut, this one has been an exception to that rule! It refreshes my skin in the morning leaving it feeling soft, smooth and hydrated all day whilst my evening cleanse is made easier because it removes my daily sunscreen prepping my skin for my night time skincare products. A perfect cleanser that not only cleanses but has additional skin benefits included in its formulation, priced at £19.99 and available here: Clear For Men Invigorating Facial Cleanser x Neil.

1.5% of the sales of this cleanser goes to support Mind via Work for Good. #takefivechallenge