GH Peeling Enzimático Arcilla Mediterránea: the exfoliation oily, blemish-prone skin needs, without adding to the grease

Oily skin with blemishes has two simultaneous problems: dead cell build-up that clogs pores and excess sebum that feeds bacteria and comedones. Physical exfoliation scratches but doesn't regulate. AHAs can irritate already inflamed skin. GH Gema Herrerías' solution is the Peeling Enzimático Arcilla Mediterránea: enzymes that dissolve dead corneocytes with precision, combined with the catalogue's most effective sebum-absorbing Mediterranean clays — kaolin and bentonite — to take excess sebum out of the pore in the same step. Ten minutes as a mask, twice a week, and oily skin achieves the texture and cleanliness it always sought.

Action and Benefits

• Granule-free exfoliation: proteolytic enzymes selectively dissolve dead corneocytes without traumatising living tissue.
• Sebum-regulating: kaolin and bentonite absorb excess sebum and regulate sebum production.
• Pore-cleansing: removes impurities, sebum residue and dead cells from inside the pore, minimising its dilated appearance.
• Purifying: bentonite acts as an absorbent for surface impurities and toxins.
• Stimulates cell renewal: glucose activates skin regeneration and improves texture.
• Improves luminosity and overall appearance of oily skin with continued use.
• No physical granules. Non-photosensitising. Clinically tested. Safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Key Active Ingredients

• Papain: proteolytic enzyme purified directly from papaya (not extract), with higher active concentration. Weakens the bonds between dead corneocytes, promoting selective, non-traumatic desquamation and cell renewal.
• Bromelain: proteolytic enzyme from pineapple with a complementary mechanism of action to papain. Both are activated when mixed with the aqueous phase at the moment of extemporaneous preparation, ensuring maximum enzymatic activity.
• Kaolin — Mediterranean clay: high mineral content clay that regulates excess sebum while maintaining the moisture of the hydrolipidic film. Cleanses the pore and has a soothing and calming effect on oily skin.
• Bentonite: natural clay with high absorbent capacity. Absorbs and removes excess sebum, impurities and surface toxins from pores without drying the skin.
• Glucose: sugar with humectant function that stimulates skin regeneration and improves peel tolerance, differing from the mannitol in the white clay peel through its greater affinity with oily skin types.

How to Apply

• Mix two dosing spoonfuls of powder with three pumps of GH 5 Azelaic-S until a smooth paste forms.
• Apply as a mask over the entire face, avoiding the eye contour, nose wings and lip corners.
• Leave for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• Frequency: 2 times per week at night. For dehydrated skin, apply GH Mascarilla Ultrahidratante afterwards, leaving it on overnight.
• Extemporaneous preparation is mandatory: mix only the amount needed at the moment of use. Do not prepare in advance to avoid loss of enzymatic activity through hydrolysis. Close the container well after each use.
• Store in a cool, dry place between 10 and 30°C. PAO: 9 months. Not suitable for those with papaya or pineapple allergy.

Additional Information

GH Peeling Enzimático Arcilla Mediterránea is designed for oily skin with blemishes and differs from GH Peeling Enzimático Arcilla Blanca in three key aspects: Mediterranean clays (greater sebum-regulating capacity), glucose as humectant (vs. mannitol in the all-skin-type version) and a 10-minute action time (vs. 2 minutes for the white clay version). If your skin is dry, normal or sensitive, the Peeling Enzimático Arcilla Blanca is your product.