B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser 120ml

B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser is a daily gel cleanser built around a single guiding principle: cleanse thoroughly without disrupting the skin barrier. By formulating at pH 5.5 — matching the skin’s natural acid mantle — and combining a mild multi-surfactant system with a comprehensive six-active Centella Asiatica complex, it cleans the skin while simultaneously delivering active soothing and barrier-supporting ingredients. The result is a post-cleanse feel that is clean, calm, and soft rather than stripped, tight, or irritated.

• The pH 5.5 formulation is the foundational design decision that makes this cleanser genuinely barrier-safe. The skin’s natural surface pH sits between 4.5 and 5.5 — a mildly acidic environment that is essential for the function of the skin’s acid mantle, the stability of the skin microbiome, and the activity of barrier-repair enzymes. Most conventional cleansers are formulated at pH 7–9 (alkaline), which temporarily disrupts the acid mantle, triggers a rebound sebum response, and impairs barrier enzyme activity. By cleansing at the skin’s own natural pH, this formula supports rather than disrupts the acid mantle — meaning the skin requires less recovery time and begins the rest of the skincare routine from a balanced rather than compromised baseline.
• The 3-type naturally-derived surfactant system — Lauryl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, and Decyl Glucoside — achieves effective cleansing through a synergistic blend of three different surfactant classes rather than relying on a single harsh surfactant at high concentration. Lauryl Betaine is an amphoteric (zwitterionic) surfactant derived from coconut that creates rich lather while remaining exceptionally gentle on the skin barrier and compatible with other surfactant types. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate provides the primary cleansing power and foam-building capacity with significantly lower irritation potential than traditional Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Decyl Glucoside is a sugar-derived, non-ionic surfactant — one of the gentlest available — that boosts cleansing efficacy and lather without stripping the skin. Together, the three surfactants deliver thorough cleansing with a mild and skin-respecting feel.
• The 6-active layered Centella Asiatica complex is the most comprehensive cica delivery system available in a cleanser format. Rather than including only a whole-plant extract — as most cica cleansers do — this formula provides both Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract (two distinct extraction fractions capturing different bioactive profiles) alongside all four pure isolated triterpene actives: Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, and Asiatic Acid. Madecassoside and Asiaticoside have well-documented wound-healing, collagen-stimulating, and anti-inflammatory properties confirmed across multiple clinical studies. Madecassic and Asiatic Acids provide direct anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing pro-inflammatory mediators. Including all six cica actives ensures that even though the formula is rinsed off, meaningful anti-inflammatory and barrier-supporting activity occurs during the 30–60 seconds the cleanser is in contact with the skin — making it actively therapeutic rather than simply neutral.
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract provides targeted antibacterial activity against acne-causing bacteria via its Terpinen-4-ol content, making the cleanser particularly beneficial as the first step of an anti-acne routine — removing bacteria from the skin surface before treatment actives are applied.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) and Allantoin form the formula’s post-cleanse comfort duo. Panthenol penetrates the upper skin layers, binds moisture, and actively supports barrier repair by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation — ensuring the skin feels hydrated rather than stripped immediately after rinsing. Allantoin soothes irritation, promotes cell turnover, and has a soft-focus smoothing effect on skin texture.
• Levulinic Acid is a naturally-derived organic acid (from plant cellulose) that functions as a preservative booster with mild inherent antimicrobial properties — contributing to the formula’s clean, minimal preservative approach while supporting the overall antibacterial efficacy of the formula.

How to Use:

• Wet the face with lukewarm water.
• Apply an appropriate amount to the hands, work into a lather, and gently massage over the face.
• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• Use morning and evening, or as the second step in a double cleansing routine.