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Noxzema Anti-Blemish Scrub is an oil-free, alcohol-free facial scrub that exfoliates dead skin cells while the salicylic acid and jojoba help dry up acne pimples and help prevent future blemishes. What Are The Key Noxzema Ingredients? Our preferred selection would be a soap, then the cream, then a gel and never the foam. Despite what we think, many UK buyers will buy these cans of foam. The original formula for Noxzema was invented by Dr. Francis J. Townsend [3] (1875-?), a physician/druggist by 1900, in Snow Hill, Maryland; by 1910, in Berlin, Maryland; and by 1920, in Ocean City, Maryland. [4] The formula was called "Townsend R22" and referred to commonly as "no-eczema". [5] Dr. Townsend, who practiced near the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, prescribed it as a remedy, mainly to beach resort vacationers who were severely burned by ultraviolet sun rays.

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Formerly called Bacteria Fighting Cleanser, this Noxzema face wash has a rich, creamy formula to clean deep down and help eliminate pore clogging impurities such as dirt and makeup, and remove oil-created shine. When it comes to buying a lubricant for our face, for the purposes of wet shaving, then we have a few choices:Noxzema ( / n ɒ k ˈ s iː m ə/ nok- SEE-mə) [1] is a brand of skin cleanser marketed by Unilever. Since 1914, [2] it was sold in a small cobalt blue jar; but is now sold in a blue plastic jar. Noxzema contains camphor, menthol, phenol and eucalyptus, among other ingredients. Originally developed as a sunburn remedy, it is a type of cold cream or vanishing cream (so named because it disappears after being left on for a few minutes) which is used as a facial cleanser and make-up remover. The brand’s best selling product is the Noxzema Original Cleansing Cream, a rich cream that can be applied to wet or dry skin to reach deep into pores to remove dirt, oil, and makeup, leaving your skin soft and smooth. The formula contains menthol and camphor, ingredients that lead to the classic “Noxzema tingle”. Neff, Jeff (January 28, 2010). "Alberto-Culver to Begin Review for Global Creative, Media Duties". Advertising Age.

In 1989 Procter & Gamble acquired the brand as part of the acquisition of Noxell. Alberto-Culver bought the rights to the brand in 2008 from Procter & Gamble [12] and operated the line of skin-care products [13] until Alberto-Culver was acquired by Unilever in 2010. [14] In October 2014, the Noxzema brand in Greece changed its ownership from Procter & Gamble to a domestic company, Sarantis, for €8.7 million. [15] Advertising [ edit ] We’d like to point out that all Noxzema skin care products contain synthetic fragrance ingredients. Even though the brand includes fragrance to create a pleasant smell when consumers use their products, these fragrance ingredients aren’t doing your skin any good. All fragrance ingredients (whether natural or synthetic) impart scent through a volatile reaction, and this natural reaction almost always causes a sensitizing reaction on skin. You may not have an immediate reaction to the fragrance in Noxzema skin care products, but the damage could still be occurring every day. Ultimately, this can cause mild problems for your skin in the short term and worse problems in the long term. Where are Noxzema Skin Care Products Sold? You’ll also find camphor and menthol in the Noxzema skin care products. Upon application, menthol triggers cold sensitive receptors in the skin while camphor stimulates nerve endings sensitive to heat and cold, producing a warm sensation when vigorously applied, or a cool sensation when applied gently. This leads to what the brand calls the “Noxzema tingle”. However, just because a product feels like it’s working doesn’t mean that it actually is. In fact, these two ingredients have the potential to cause skin irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin.

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While salicylic acid is the active ingredient in the Noxzema Anti Blemish Pads, these pads contain an extremely high concentration of denatured alcohol. The problem with this type of alcohol is that, at first, it seems like it’s benefitting the skin. Initially, alcohol gives products a immediately degreases the skin, helping to control shine and dry out blemishes. Unfortunately, this is a short term benefit. With long term use, denatured alcohol can lead to excessive skin dryness, irritation, and even disruption of the skin barrier. In fact, alcohol can dry out the skin so much that the skin will produce more oil over time to compensate for the dryness. This can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. For this reason, we don’t recommend Noxzema Anti Blemish Pads for treating acne. Noxzema Perfect Shaving Cream is the ideal way to get your skin ready for a comfortable shave, it also moisturizes and tones the skin and helps prevent reddening. The formula is enriched with Hyaluronic acid that helps to regenerate the skin, Allantoin, with a moisturizing and soothing effect, and Vitamin E, with it's notable antioxidant properties. It contains NO silicones, mineral oils or parabens, making it especially suitable for the most sensitive skin. Dermatologically tested.