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BABOR Enzyme Cleanser for mature skin

BABOR Enzyme Cleanser

Superior

  • SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best products for mature skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Excellent suitability for your normal skin is provided by subtilisin and lipase for enzymatic exfoliation, alongside ascorbic acid for antioxidant activity and collagen synthesis to address wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Sodium lauroyl glutamate and ascorbic acid work synergistically to offer excellent cleansing and promote skin rejuvenation, enhancing your skin's overall health and appearance.
  • The product is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and featuring soothing components like ascorbic acid, ensuring no irritation.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your PM routine once a week, increasing to 2-3 times if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Place this enzyme powder cleanser in your weekly routine after your regular cleanser and before your hydrating toner.
  • Mix a small amount of the enzyme powder cleanser with water in your hands to create a soft foam before applying.
  • Gently massage the foam onto your damp face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and always apply SPF the morning after using exfoliating products.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

This cleanser is highly praised for its gentle powder-to-foam exfoliation, effectively addressing uneven texture, excess oil, and blemishes, leaving skin soft, radiant, and deeply cleansed. It yields excellent outcomes for combination and acne-prone skin by clearing pores and smoothing bumps. Users with highly sensitive skin occasionally report mild irritation, and many note that the packaging is prone to clogging in humid environments.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves your skin feeling exfoliated without being too harsh.”
    • “It's exfoliating without drying me out or feeling like I'm scrubbing my skin off!”
    • “Gentle but effective. Love how easy it is to use...”
    • “It's surprisingly gentle and cleanses well.”
  • Smoothes texture Often Mentioned
    • “I was surprised to wake up with smoother skin - it seems to work on uneven texture!”
    • “Leaves my skin soft and smooth...”
    • “My chin area feels much smoother now.”
    • “Face feels so soft afterwards.”
  • Clears and brightens Sometimes Noted
    • “It provides an instant brightening effect...”
    • “It effectively removes excess oil and leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean!”
    • “Been using two weeks and pores look smaller!”
    • “It feels like it's thoroughly cleaning out my pores after washing.”
  • Long-lasting formula Sometimes Noted
    • “The product lasts quite a while as you get more than expected.”
    • “A little goes a long way.”
    • “It's lightweight for travel and lasts a long time.”
    • “The packaging lasts for a long time.”
  • Clog-prone packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “The packaging is a bit disappointing. It's a disaster if it gets wet.”
    • “The cap doesn't always close so I get worried that water or steam will get in...”
    • “If water gets in or if it's kept in a humid bathroom, the opening can get clogged...”
    • “It occasionally gets clogged up like paste...”
  • Poor lathering Rarely Noted
    • “Compared to other enzyme cleansers, it doesn't lather as well.”
    • “While it doesn't lather much, it cleanses the face...”
    • “The granules tend to clump together and don't mix well...”
    • “It seems to lack a bit in cleansing power when it comes to eye makeup.”
  • Potential irritation Rarely Noted
    • “It's slightly irritating after use, possibly due to the vitamin C.”
    • “The granules are a bit coarse, which can be quite irritating for those with sensitive skin.”
    • “My skin became so worse after using it.”
    • “I think it could be a bit irritating for sensitive skin...”

Sources: lovi.care, bloomingdales.com, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, dermluxe.com, hwahae.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes BABOR Enzyme Cleanser one of the best fits for mature skin?

BABOR Enzyme Cleanser is a great fit for mature skin because subtilisin and lipase gently lift away dead cells, while ascorbic acid helps smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Together, these ingredients keep your skin clean and fresh without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?

Subtilisin and lipase make this cleanser a great fit by gently sweeping away dead skin cells, while ascorbic acid helps smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Together, these ingredients keep mature skin looking fresh and healthy without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What does Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate do for mature skin?

Sodium lauroyl glutamate is very gentle on mature skin and helps keep it calm while cleansing without stripping away natural oils. This ingredient has a safe profile that minimizes irritation, making it well tolerated even by sensitive skin types.

What does Vitamin C do for mature skin?

Vitamin C helps mature skin by smoothing out wrinkles, brightening dark spots, and boosting firmness. It works by encouraging collagen production to keep skin looking youthful and radiant.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This enzyme powder cleanser is used once a week as an exfoliating step in your routine, placed right after makeup removal and before a nourishing mask. It features enzymes for gentle exfoliation and vitamin C to help smooth fine lines and brighten mature skin safely.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this enzyme powder cleanser alongside retinol by keeping them in separate routines, such as using the cleanser weekly and retinol at night, to help prevent irritation on mature skin. This gentle approach avoids overloading your skin while still letting you target fine lines and uneven texture effectively.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How often should I use this cleanser?

Start by using this enzyme powder once a week in your weekly routine, and if your skin handles it well with good results, you may carefully use it more often. It is safe for your skin with no harsh ingredients, ensuring no irritation while helping smooth and refresh your mature skin.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it features gentle cleansing and exfoliating ingredients that rinse away cleanly. Reviewers mention very low rates of irritation, though the packaging can occasionally be tricky to dispense.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Biodegradable wound dressings functionalized with silver nanoparticles showed >99% pathogen growth inhibition, bactericidal effects, free radical scavenging, reduced inflammatory response in macrophages, and accelerated wound healing in animals.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022
  • A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2023
  • Dense chitosan-xanthan membranes associated with multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells accelerated wound healing in Wistar rats compared to untreated conditions, demonstrating safety and feasibility for dermo-epidermal wound treatment.

    Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2015

Ingredients

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Talc, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Water, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Subtilisin, Lipase

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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