Dr. esthé Enzyme Deep Clear Powder Wash

My skin barrier had been severely compromised due to the use of prescription Retin-A for many years and I came back to AOS desperate to fix the extreme dryness and sensitivity I was experiencing. I was given a program using Hydrinity skincare which I am loving but felt like I needed more of an exfoliation step so this was recommended to me. I am only using this twice per week as my second cleanse but initially made the mistake of using too much and not buffering it with my cleanser which resulted in my skin feeling irritated and dry. Once a rectified that issue, I am loving this product. It is giving me just the little extra boost that I needed.

Love this product and I believe that my sensitive skin tolerates the Dr Esthe Cleansing Powder so well because it is in a stable powder form! I also love that I don’t need too much of the powder to work effectively when I mix it with water. I usually use this as a second cleanser and I apply argan oil to remove my sunblock and makeup first because the powder doesn’t fully “scrub” your skin of heavy products. I only use it at night because my skin is so sensitive, but it is gentle and leaves the skin feeling hydrated. I prefer this to the Dr Esthe gel cleanser because that one caused me to break out! My primary con, however, is that the opening is too large for the powder. For example, if you aren’t careful when you shake the product into your palm, the opening can dispense a lot of powder. I have used this for around 8 months and still haven’t opened my second bottle of this product yet!