SANTE Azulene Soother Gel with Hyaluronate & Ceramide NP 500ml | Pro Backbar

What should a calming gel actually contain? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “gel” and expect a plain jelly with nothing in it. The INCI shows a base of Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Glycerin and Propanediol, with Guaiazulene, Allantoin and Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract behind them. We would use it as a cooling, comforting step in a facial for skin that feels easily bothered. 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

• Gel, 500ml backbar bottle.
• Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Guaiazulene and Allantoin are listed.
• Ceramide NP is listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Glycerin, Propanediol and Water rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water gel. 52 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Comfort. Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Soothing side. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Guaiazulene, Allantoin and Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Barrier-minded. Ceramide NP supports a cushioned, protected feel.

Plant side. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract and Rheum Palmatum Root Extract add a soft, plant-led accent.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed. Check your market rules and patch test sensitive clients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a calming step to end the facial.”
• “My skin feels warm and a bit sensitive after cleansing.”

Less suited: clients who avoid fragrance, reactive or irritated skin and clients straight after a procedure. 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: a cooling step after the main treatment, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use a clean spatula or pump for each client and keep the container closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Guaiazulene, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosterols, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Polyglutamic Acid, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Marus Alba Leaf Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Isohexadecane, Dimethyl Sulfone, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance

FAQ

What size is it?
500ml, a backbar bottle.

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

What are the main ingredients?
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Guaiazulene, Allantoin and Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract are listed. The full ingredient list is shown on this page.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who says “I want a calming step to end the facial.” does not need a product name. She needs a cooling, comforting step in 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.