EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser

Discover a new level of clean with EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser, a dermatologist-developed cleanser designed to purify your skin while maintaining a healthy moisture balance. Formulated with a blend of amino acids and featuring a unique self-foaming action, this Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser gently lifts away dirt, oil, makeup, and environmental pollutants — all without stripping your skin of essential hydration while leaving your skin calm and soothed.

EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Features & Benefits:

• Clinically tested to enhance skin barrier strength and minimize water loss within just 7 days.
• Soothes the skin while visibly reducing facial redness.
• Effectively cleans impurities, excess oils, sunscreen, makeup, and damaging pollutants — without irritation.
• Demonstrated to be gentle enough for sensitive skin, including post-procedure care.
• Formulated without oil, fragrance, parabens, or dyes; hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

Key Ingredients:

• Amino Acid Complex Technology – 3 Amino Acids work together to strengthen the skin barrier
• High Performing Cleansing System – Amino-Acid Surfactants, Lactylate, and Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) gently and effectively cleanse without irritation
• Bisabolol & Ginger Root Extract – Helps to calm the skin and visibly reduce redness

In the morning and evening, massage 1-2 pumps of the instant, rich foam directly to damp skin. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.

Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Taurine, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Arginine, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Coconut Acid, Glycine, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bromelain, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Citrate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Maltodextrin.

Ingredients may change, refer to packaging for the most current information.

EltaMD is committed to providing physicians and their patients with innovative products that help develop and maintain great skin for life. Trusted by physicians for more than 25 years, EltaMD applies that experience to create innovative products that help develop, protect and maintain healthy skin.

Who Should Use This Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser?
This EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is ideal for:

• Sensitive or Reactive Skin: Soothes while cleansing, making it perfect for easily irritated skin.
• Post-Procedure Skin: Gentle enough to use after treatments like chemical peels.
• Combination to Oily Skin: Removes excess oil and debris while respecting your skin’s natural balance.
• Dry or Dehydrated Skin: Provides a thorough cleanse without over-stripping, helping to preserve essential moisture.

Is there a clinical study for this gentle foaming cleanser?

Yes. According to EltaMD:

• 98% agreed it felt gentle and did not irritate their sensitive skin
• 98% agreed that this cleanser did not irritate the skin or eye area after use
• 93% agreed it did not leave their skin feeling tight or dry
• 92% agreed their skin feels hydrated and soft after 1 use
• 98% agree that it is convenient to use

*Data on file at EltaMD. *Kantar May 2023, Sample size: 160 women aged 18-35

What skin types can use EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser?
EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, oily, combination, and post-procedure skin. Its gentle, pH-balanced formula makes it especially ideal for those with compromised or easily irritated skin.

How does EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser support skin health?
This amino acid foaming cleanser is enriched with a proprietary Amino Acid Complex, which helps support the skin’s natural moisture barrier. By maintaining healthy pH levels and avoiding harsh surfactants, it helps keep skin balanced, calm, and resilient.

Can this foaming cleanser remove makeup?
Yes! This foaming cleanser effectively lifts away light makeup, sunscreen, oil, and impurities. For heavier makeup or waterproof products, you may want to double cleanse using an oil-based cleanser first, followed by this gentle foaming formula.

Is EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser safe for post-procedure skin?
Absolutely. This amino acid foaming cleanser is sensitivity-tested and specifically formulated to be gentle enough for post-procedure skin. It’s ideal for use after treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, or laser resurfacing.

How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser twice daily — morning and night — as part of your regular skincare routine. Its non-stripping, gentle formula makes it safe for everyday use.

How does EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser compare to other gentle cleansers?
Unlike other gentle cleansers, the Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser focuses on barrier support and soothing benefits. It’s created specifically for sensitive, stressed, and post-procedure skin, making it the gentlest foaming cleanser in the EltaMD lineup.

Try EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser today and let it calm and restore your stressed, sensitive, and post-procedure skin.