EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser
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EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is a gentle, fragrance-free foaming face wash with a patented complex of three amino acids that calms the look of redness and suits sensitive and post-procedure skin.
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What is EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser?
EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is a gentle foaming face wash built around AAComplex, a patented blend of three amino acids: taurine, arginine and glycine. It removes sunscreen, makeup, pollution, excess oil and impurities without irritation, and EltaMD reports that it supports the skin barrier and reduces skin water loss after 7 days. Bisabolol and ginger root extract help calm the look of redness. It is fragrance-free, oil-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, gentle enough for sensitive and post-procedure skin. Massage 1 to 2 pumps onto damp skin morning and evening, then rinse. Available at SkinCrew in 5 oz ($38).
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The problem
Sensitive skin often reacts to the one step it cannot skip: cleansing. Many foaming washes leave the face tight, dry and pink, especially after a chemical peel or other professional treatment, while very mild cleansers can struggle to remove a full day of sunscreen and makeup. People with reactive skin end up choosing between feeling clean and feeling comfortable.
A thorough cleanse that leaves skin calm.
The Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser uses amino acid surfactants, a lactylate and a glucoside cleanser to lift sunscreen, makeup and oil, then pairs them with AAComplex, bisabolol and ginger root extract to keep skin comfortable. In an EltaMD consumer study, 93% of women agreed it did not leave skin feeling tight or dry, and 92% said skin felt hydrated and soft after one use.
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EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser: a gentle foaming wash that calms the look of redness
EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is the first step of the Skin Recovery collection, EltaMD's line for sensitive, stressed and redness-prone skin. Its patented AAComplex of taurine, arginine and glycine sits inside a gentle amino acid cleansing system, and in an EltaMD clinical study the cleanser reduced skin water loss after 7 days of twice-daily use, with skin calmer and the look of facial redness reduced.
EltaMD describes the cleanser as gentle enough for post-procedure skin, including after chemical peels. It is oil-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, paraben-free and dye-free. In an EltaMD consumer study, 98% of women agreed it felt gentle and did not irritate their sensitive skin or eye area. Available at SkinCrew, an Authorized EltaMD US Retailer, with fast US shipping.
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EltaMD is a professional sun care and skin care brand sold through dermatology practices and authorized retailers. SkinCrew sources every unit directly from EltaMD, so you receive:
Why Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Stands Out
- A patented amino acid complex. AAComplex combines taurine, arginine and glycine. EltaMD formulates it to support the skin barrier, with taurine at the core of the blend.
- Barrier results in 7 days. In an EltaMD clinical study of 32 women aged 24 to 56 using the cleanser twice daily, skin showed a stronger barrier and reduced water loss after 7 days.
- Calms the look of redness. Bisabolol and ginger root extract help soothe skin, and EltaMD reports a visible reduction in facial redness.
- Gentle enough after peels. EltaMD describes it as suitable for sensitive and post-procedure skin, including after chemical peels, and 98% of women in its consumer study agreed it did not irritate the skin or eye area.
| Feature | Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser | Typical foaming cleansers | Cream or milk cleansers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleansing base | Amino acid surfactants, lactylate, glucoside | Often sulfate-based | Emollient, low foam |
| Removes sunscreen and makeup | Yes, per EltaMD | Yes | Often needs a second cleanse |
| Feel after rinsing | 93% said not tight or dry | Can feel tight | Can leave a film |
| Redness support | Bisabolol and ginger root extract | Rarely | Varies |
| Fragrance | Fragrance-free | Often fragranced | Varies |
The Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Profile
What Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Does
Benefit statements describe the appearance and feel of skin and reflect EltaMD product information. Individual results vary.
Who Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Is For
A strong match for
- Sensitive skin that feels tight after foaming cleansers
- Redness-prone skin that needs a calming wash
- Post-procedure skin, including after chemical peels
- Anyone using the EltaMD Skin Recovery routine
Tolerance and skin type
EltaMD lists the cleanser for sensitive, dry, oily, normal, combination, blemish-prone and redness-prone skin, and describes it as hypoallergenic and fragrance-free. After a professional procedure, follow your skincare professional's advice on when to restart cleansing.
How to Use Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser
Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Ingredient Deep Dive
AAComplex (Taurine, Arginine, Glycine)
EltaMD's patented complex of three amino acids. Taurine is the core of the blend, arginine supports moisture with antioxidant properties, and glycine is a building block of skin proteins.
Amino Acid Surfactants
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids and sodium cocoyl glycinate cleanse gently, working with sodium lauroyl lactylate and decyl glucoside to lift oil and makeup.
Bisabolol
A soothing compound found in chamomile that helps calm the look of stressed, reddened skin.
Ginger Root Extract
Zingiber officinale extract, included with bisabolol to help soothe skin and visibly reduce redness.
Full ingredient list. Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Taurine, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Arginine, Citric Acid, 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, Maltodextrin, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract. Ingredient lists can change. Refer to the product packaging for the most current list.
How to Use Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser in a Daily Routine
The Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser opens the Skin Recovery routine, morning and evening. Follow with toner, serum and moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
Step 1: Cleanse
Step 2: Treat and Moisturize
Step 3: Protect
Pairs Well With Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser
EltaMD recommends using the cleanser with the full Skin Recovery system for the best results. These are its closest partners and alternatives.
Browse the full range in the EltaMD collection, or shop by concern in Sensitive skin, Redness and sensitivity, Cleansers and toners.
Not Sure Which EltaMD Cleanser Fits Your Skin?
A SkinCrew skincare expert can help you choose between the Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser, Oil-in-Gel Cleanser and the Procedure Recovery Kit based on your skin and your routine. Consultations are complimentary and we are an Authorized EltaMD US Retailer.
Contact Our Skincare ExpertsEltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is a cosmetic skincare product. Statements describe the appearance and feel of skin and reflect EltaMD product information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.
EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser FAQ
What does EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser do?
It cleanses gently while calming the skin. It removes sunscreen, makeup, pollution, excess oil and impurities without irritation, helps reduce the look of facial redness, and in an EltaMD clinical study it strengthened the skin barrier and reduced water loss after 7 days.
How do I use the Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser?
Use it morning and evening. Massage 1 to 2 pumps onto damp skin, rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry. Follow with the rest of your routine, and with SPF in the morning.
What are the three amino acids in AAComplex?
AAComplex is EltaMD's patented blend of taurine, arginine and glycine. Taurine is the core of the complex, arginine supports moisture with antioxidant properties, and glycine is a building block of skin proteins.
Is it safe to use after a chemical peel?
EltaMD describes the cleanser as gentle enough for sensitive, post-procedure skin, specifically after chemical peels. Always follow your skincare professional's instructions on when to resume cleansing after a treatment, and start with a light touch on freshly treated skin.
Does it remove sunscreen and makeup?
Yes. EltaMD states that it removes sunscreen, makeup, pollution, excess oil and impurities without causing irritation, so a separate makeup remover is not usually needed. Massage 1 to 2 pumps over damp skin, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
What is the difference between this and EltaMD Oil-in-Gel Cleanser?
The Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is a pump foam from the Skin Recovery line, focused on sensitive, redness-prone and post-procedure skin. Oil-in-Gel Cleanser is a gel that transforms to oil, a different texture for melting away makeup and sunscreen. A SkinCrew expert can help you choose.
What does the EltaMD consumer study say?
In a May 2023 Kantar consumer study of 160 women aged 18 to 35, 98% agreed it felt gentle and did not irritate their sensitive skin, 93% agreed it did not leave skin tight or dry, and 92% said skin felt hydrated and soft after one use.
Is SkinCrew an authorized EltaMD retailer in the US?
Yes. SkinCrew is an Authorized EltaMD US Retailer and sources every unit directly from EltaMD, so Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser arrives fresh, authentic and in current packaging, with fast US shipping.