Overview
What it is
Prescription with 4 ingredients
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
ICM Pharma is from Singapore. This product is used in 3 routines created by our community.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Sulfur 4%
Antiseborrhoeic
Zinc Oxide 8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Resorcinol 2%
Antioxidant
Calamine 8%
Absorbent
Active Ingredients:
Sulfur 4%, Zinc Oxide 8%, Resorcinol 2%, Calamine 8%
Inactive Ingredients:
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Explained
Sulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
Learn more about SulfurZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideResorcinol is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Calamine yet.
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Where it's from
ICM Pharma is a Singaporean brand
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Read more about us· Updated December 22, 2023 • Added by acelexa
