COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser is a facial cleanser from the South Korean skincare brand COSRX. This cleanser is formulated with a low pH of around 5.5, which is similar to the pH of healthy skin, which helps to maintain the skin’s natural acidity, and prevent over-drying and irritation. It also contains other beneficial ingredients such as tea tree oil, which helps to soothe and reduce the appearance of blemishes, and Centella Asiatica extract, which helps to calm and soothe irritated skin. The cleanser is designed to gently cleanse the skin while also helping to maintain its natural pH balance. It comes in a 150ml bottle, which is a larger size than the typical face cleanser, making it a more cost-effective option for long-term use. It is recommended to use it in the morning as the first step of your skincare routine, it is suitable for all skin types, especially for those with oily and acne-prone skin.
Key Benefits :
- Gentle cleansing: The formula is pH balanced, which helps to maintain the skin’s natural acidity and prevent over-drying, it’s also free of harsh ingredients and gentle enough for daily use.
- Brightening: The cleanser contains tea tree oil and natural BHA, which can help to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and blemishes.
- Soothing: The formula contains aloe vera leaf juice, which is known for its soothing and calming properties for the skin.
- Good for oily and acne-prone skin: The low pH level helps to balance the skin’s pH and keeps the sebum production in check, and the tea tree oil and natural BHA can help to reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Key Ingredients:
- Tea tree oil: It is known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce the appearance of blemishes and brighten the skin.
- Natural BHA (Betaine Salicylate): which can help to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reduce the appearance of dark spots and blemishes.
- Aloe vera leaf juice: known for its soothing and calming properties for the skin.
- Glycerin: a humectant that can help to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate: a mild surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin without stripping it of its natural oils.
How to use:
- Wet your face with lukewarm water. Take a small amount of the gel cleanser (about the size of a pea) and gently massage it onto your face, avoiding the eye area.
- Gently massage the cleanser in circular motions, focusing on areas with more sebum production or congestion.
- Rinse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Pat your face dry with a clean towel.
It’s recommended to use it in the morning as the first step of a double cleansing routine, as it will help to remove any sweat, sebum, and impurities that may have accumulated on the skin overnight. Also recommended to use it in the evening as the first step of a double cleansing routine, to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities that have accumulated on the skin throughout the day.
