I am glad I was prescribed Lanopearl Ultra Smooth Cleansing Gel and I absolutely love this product. I tread very gingerly when it comes to skin care. I almost never buy OTC serums, creams, lotions and here is why I trust pharmaceutical and ‘prescribed-by-my-dermatologist’ products only, even if it means shelling out more bucks. The blog ‘Ask Obagi : Why are skin care products from my doctor so expensive‘ is worth a read.

I was in Mumbai with my son for his shooting. His skin had broken out under the onslaught of harsh lights, makeup and sun. We went for a consultation with Dr Rashmi Shetty, a well-known aesthetic physician who came recommended by friends. They had seen remarkable results with her treatments. She prescribed this Lanopearl Ultra Smooth Cleansing Gel for him. I used it for two days before investing in a tube for myself.

The result was a squeaky clean and bright skin that did not feel dry, and that was something! I have a combination skin that reacts quickly to any product that dries the skin, but this cleansing gel left my skin smooth without that annoying feeling of tautness around the mouth and on the cheeks. I have been using it since then which is a good seven months. It worked well for my son too.

I am reproducing the description of the product from the Lanopearl website.

Description

A smooth, non-drying gel that gently cleanses the face whilst moisturizing the skin. Cucumber extracts soothe and tighten, ginseng and green tea extracts protect and revitalise whilst aloe vera extracts soften the skin. A blend of 12 natural plant extracts dissolve away pore-clogging dirt, leaving the face fresh and clean.

It has worked for me, so I would go with their claim. Prior to using Lanopearl, my skin felt tight and dry after cleansing and it was absolutely essential to apply a moisturizer immediately. If I didn’t feel that way after cleansing my face with Lanopearl, then it has passed the test.

Direction

Wet face with clean hands. Apply Ultra Smooth Cleansing Gel onto moistened palms and work up a lather. Massage gently over face then rinse off and pat dry.

I use it twice a day to wash my face. A pea-sized drop of the cleanser is all that is really required, it spreads well. Just like eating a lot of low-calorie foods will add calories, so will a cleanser strip the skin of its natural moisture if over used. Do not expect this product to remove make-up though. You have your make-up removers for that.

Recommended: Safe and effective for gentle cleansing on any skin type.

I avoid falling for this claim at all times. Each skin is unique and comes with its own strengths and flaws. Give it a shot and find out if it suits your skin. Sometimes even physicians cannot predict how well a skin or hair product will go with you.

Availability :

• On Lanopearl online shop.
• In metro cities in India, dermatologists dispense it. You may find it in some high-end pharmacies.

Price :

• 100 ml tube on Lanopearl online shop is priced at AU $16 and they offer discounts.
• In India, MRP : INR 1100

The price is certainly on the higher side, but its value for money. The 100 ml tube lasts and lasts. But look at its brighter side : It delivers what it promises, it saves me that additional moisturizer cost that a drying cleanser would have inflicted on my pocket. A pharmaceutical product is often priced higher than the OTC applications. Find out why, reposting the earlier link here.

Why I trust this product :

Because it has been prescribed by a dermatologist and it is a pharmaceutical product. The Lanopearl Bio Peak skin recovery range products from the Australian brand Lanopearl are known to contain the highest number of herbal extracts that meet the needs of skin care products. And they offer powerful anti-ageing and skin rejuvenating benefits.

I read the labels carefully for ingredients and go to the products’ websites to be an informed user and I like to share what I understand and appreciate. Superior ingredients need cutting-edge technology to bring out an effective product, here is what Lanopearl does :

One such technological improvement our research and development team has made to our skincare range is to employ nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology uses nanometer sized particles which can only be seen under powerful microscopes. One of the advantages of nanotechnology is that these microscopic granules can help active ingredients be absorbed rapidly into the skin and thus begin functioning immediately upon application.

P.S : This is an informative blog. Please check with your dermatologist before you start using any skin-care products.

I would love to hear from any of you that has used Lanopearl Ultra Smooth Cleansing Gel product. Please share.