Erkin Glutathione Enzyme Cleansing Powder with Aloe & Allantoin 50g x 2pcs | Pro Backbar

What makes a cleanser suitable for the treatment room? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “cleanser” and expect a harsh, stripping wash. The INCI shows a water-based wash led by Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, with Glutathione, Allantoin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract behind them. We would use it as the first step of a facial for clients who wear makeup and sunscreen every day. Read the list below the way a supplier would: what is there, in what order, and what that suggests about the feel on the skin.

At a glance

• Cleanser, 50g x 2pcs backbar bottle.
• Glutathione is listed.
• Allantoin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract are listed.
• Exfoliating ingredients listed: Papain.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate and Diglycerin rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water cleanser. 21 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Wash base. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate form the cleansing base. It is a surfactant system, so rinse thoroughly and follow your usual cleansing protocol.

Tone-focused. Glutathione is a familiar choice for skin that looks uneven or dull.

Soothing side. Allantoin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Smoothing. Papain gives a refining, smoothing feel. Follow the usual cautions for exfoliating ingredients.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed; Honey Extract is animal-derived. Check your market rules and patch test sensitive clients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a clean start to the facial that is not harsh.”
• “I wear makeup and sunscreen every day.”

Less suited: clients with a damaged skin surface or recent exfoliation, clients with sensitivity to human- or animal-derived ingredients, clients who avoid fragrance and reactive or irritated skin. For that last group, follow your own aftercare protocol.

In the treatment room

• Storage: keep the bottle closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the bottle when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: the first step of every facial, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use a clean pump for each client and keep the bottle closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Chromium Oxide Greens, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Glutathione, Papain, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Volcanic Ash Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Honey Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Fragrance

FAQ

What size is it?
50g x 2pcs, a backbar bottle.

Does it contain fragrance?
Yes. Fragrance or fragrance allergens are listed in the INCI.

Is any ingredient animal-derived?
Honey Extract is listed in the INCI. Check that it is permitted in your market.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who says “I want a clean start to the facial that is not harsh.” does not need a product name. She needs the first step of a facial she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.