Lamelle Serra Cleansing Gel

Cleansing is where many sensitive-skin routines go wrong. Washes built on harsh surfactants can strip away the very lipids a compromised barrier is trying to rebuild, leaving skin tight, flushed and more reactive than before. Serra Cleansing Gel takes the opposite approach.

It is soap-free and relies on ultra-mild surfactants to lift away the day's impurities, while vegetable glycerol helps keep moisture in the skin as you rinse. The result is a cleanse that feels comfortable rather than squeaky, suited to skin that is sensitive, dry or recovering from damage.

The first step in Serra

The gel is formulated as the opening step of the Serra routine. By clearing the surface without disturbing the barrier, it prepares skin to take up the treatment products that follow, so creams such as Serra Restore Cream or Serra NSB Cream can work more effectively. Lamelle recommends it for morning and evening use, helping to keep irritation down and hydration steady from one day to the next.

Around clinic treatments

Gentle cleansing matters most when skin is at its most fragile — in the days after a medical chemical peel, micro-needling or laser resurfacing, for example. Amanda will tell you when your skin is ready to be cleansed again after a procedure, and a mild, non-stripping gel like this one suits that delicate window well. It is equally at home as a long-term daily cleanser for anyone whose skin simply prefers a softer touch.