Massada Skin Advance Cleansing Gel 200ml

Facial cleansing gel with hyaluronic acid, betaine and AHAs

Cleansing is the step every routine starts with, and also the step in which the skin is most easily thrown off balance. A cleanser that strips away too much oil and moisture leaves the skin tight and dull, so your serum and cream feel less comfortable afterwards. Especially when your skin is losing firmness or quickly feels dry, you want cleansing to give something back rather than only take away.

The Massada Skin Advance Cleansing Gel combines a thorough cleanse with three active ingredients, each with its own role. Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture, betaine supports the skin barrier against water loss and AHAs help loosen dead skin cells for a fresher complexion. The gel lathers lightly with water and leaves the skin soft, even and ready for the next step. It is the cleansing step of the Massada Lifting Hyaluronic Acid line.

Benefits

• Cleanses thoroughly, removing sebum, dirt and the traces of the day without leaving the skin feeling stripped
• Hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain moisture during and after cleansing
• Betaine supports the skin barrier and helps limit water loss
• AHAs help loosen dead skin cells for smoother, more radiant skin
• Prepares the skin so that toner, serum and cream absorb comfortably afterwards

Active ingredients

Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin and can bind a large amount of water. In a cleanser, it leaves a thin layer on the skin that helps hold on to the moisture that would otherwise be lost when rinsing. As a result, your skin feels supple rather than tight after cleansing, which makes a noticeable difference for dry or mature skin in particular.

Betaine: Betaine is a natural substance obtained from sources including sugar beet. It acts as a humectant that helps maintain the water balance in the skin cells, and it is known as a mild, skin-friendly ingredient in cleansing products. Massada uses betaine to protect the skin barrier and help prevent water loss, so cleansing does not dry out the skin.

AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids): AHAs are fruit acids that loosen the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface. This allows those cells to shed more easily, leaving the skin smoother and the complexion more even and radiant. In a rinse-off cleanser, AHAs work briefly and gently, like a soft daily exfoliation rather than an intensive peel.

Enriched with botanical actives: Massada also lists collagen, pomegranate enzymes, aloe vera, calendula, jojoba, avocado, chia, rosehip oil, centella asiatica, horse chestnut and Dead Sea minerals for this formula. This blend of soothing plant extracts and oils contributes to the soft, comfortable feel after cleansing.

How to use

1. Use the gel morning and evening on a face you have first moistened with lukewarm water
2. Take a small amount and emulsify the gel with a little water between your hands first
3. Massage over your face and neck in circular motions, avoiding the eyes
4. Rinse thoroughly with water and pat the skin dry with a clean towel
5. Follow with the Milky Elixir Toner and then your serum and cream, and finish your morning routine with sun protection

Suitable for

• Normal to dry skin that quickly feels tight after cleansing
• Mature skin showing a loss of firmness and a dull complexion
• Skin that would benefit from a gentle daily exfoliation for a more even complexion
• Anyone using the Lifting Hyaluronic Acid line and looking for a matching cleanser

Frequently asked questions

Does this cleansing gel also remove make-up?

Light make-up, such as a tinted cream or powder, comes off well with the gel. If you wear full-coverage foundation or waterproof mascara, a double cleanse works better: first an eye make-up remover or cleansing balm, then the gel. That way you don't need to rub, and your skin gets completely clean in two gentle steps.

Is a gel with AHAs suitable for daily use?

Yes, Massada recommends using it morning and evening. Because you rinse the gel off, the AHAs only work briefly and the exfoliation stays mild. If you already use a peel or a serum with acids or retinol, watch for signs of over-stimulation such as redness or stinging, and in that case use the gel only in the evening for a while.

Do I need sun protection when using this cleanser?

Yes, daily sun protection remains important. AHAs remove dead skin cells from the surface, which can make the skin more sensitive to UV light. So always finish your morning routine with an SPF, even on cloudy days and in winter.

Why is a toner a logical step after this cleanser?

After rinsing, your skin is clean and receptive, and a toner replenishes moisture right at that moment. The Milky Elixir Toner from the same line contains hyaluronic acid, collagen and prebiotics, which is why it pairs so well with this gel. After that, you could choose the Lifting Serum Hyaluronic Acid as your treatment step.