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Dr. Melaxin – Peel Shot PS Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule

Targets:

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An ultra-refined clinical micro-peel elixir combining cellular-grade fermented black rice extracts with biomimetic keratolytic agents, specifically engineered to dissolve follicular congestion and renew micro-topography without compromising stratum corneum integrity….

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EGP1,875.00

Composition

Ingredients

Oryza Sativa (Black Rice) Anthocyanin Ferment Extract, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Succinic Acid & Micro-Keratolytic Complex, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Allantoin & Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Clinical Focus

Targets Concerns

texture
dullness
acne

Routine & Selection Guide
Routine step

Treat

When to use

PM

Best suited to

Combination, Oily, Normal, Dry

Texture & finish

Velvet Matte

Fragrance

100% Fragrance-Free

Avoid in the same routine

Concurrent nocturnal application with direct retinoids, concentrated hydroxy acids, or L-ascorbic acid induces compounding chemical keratolysis, precipitating severe stratum corneum lipid disruption, acute chemical erythema, and marked transepidermal water loss (TEWL) exacerbated by arid indoor air-conditioning.

Pairs well with

Physiological Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Centella Asiatica & Madecassoside, Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Ectoin, Squalane

Application note

Apply only to completely dry skin.

The Story Behind the Science

Why This Formula

An ultra-refined clinical micro-peel elixir combining cellular-grade fermented black rice extracts with biomimetic keratolytic agents, specifically engineered to dissolve follicular congestion and renew micro-topography without compromising stratum corneum integrity.

Key Ingredients

Features an anthocyanin-dense Oryza Sativa (Black Rice) ferment to neutralize free radicals, high-purity medical-grade Niacinamide to normalize sebum and minimize pore diameters, and a calibrated peeling complex that dissolves microcomedones while soothing Panthenol seals in deep cellular hydration.

Sensorial Profile & Finish

A weightless, aqueous nectar that immediately absorbs across the epidermal layers, vanishing cleanly with zero tacky residue or occlusive film, leaving the skin with a pristine velvet-smooth finish tailored for humid urban climates.

How to Use

Dispense 3 to 4 drops strictly in the evening onto a thoroughly cleansed, 100% dry face and neck. Gently pat into the skin using upward motions, scrupulously avoiding the periorbital zone and lip contour. Allow 3 to 5 minutes for complete bio-absorption before layering your lipid-rich nighttime moisturizer. Titrate slowly: begin with 1 to 2 evenings per week, increasing to alternate nights only as cutaneous tolerance stabilizes.

Good to Know

Never apply onto damp or wet skin, as residual moisture accelerates acid penetration and precipitates acute chemical stinging and barrier erythema. Do not co-apply in the same evening routine with retinoids, direct AHA/BHA exfoliants, or pure Vitamin C. Note that initial 2 to 4-week microcomedone purging in habitually congested zones is normal follicular clearance, distinct from diffuse contact dermatitis. Always safeguard skin with high-factor SPF 50+ the following morning.

Ritual

1

Double Cleanse & Complete Dryness Verification

Cleanse the face thoroughly and pat dry with a dedicated clean towel; wait 60 seconds to ensure the skin surface is 100% dry before applying actives.

2

Precision Peel Shot Ampoule Infusion

Release 3–4 drops onto fingertips and press delicately into the T-zone and cheeks, maintaining a safe perimeter away from the periorbital orbital rim.

3

3 to 5-Minute Bio-Absorption Window

Allow the ampoule to settle and interact with follicular keratin for 3–5 minutes without touching, preventing layering interference or pilling.

4

Barrier-Restorative Lipid Lock

Seal the treatment using a physiological ceramide moisturizer to halt transepidermal water loss induced by dry air-conditioned indoor environments.

FAQ

Can I integrate this exfoliating ampoule every night from the very first week?
No. Despite its soothing black rice buffer, the clinical keratolytic complex requires a disciplined biological titration. Introduce it 1–2 evenings per week initially. Once the cutaneous barrier demonstrates calm resilience after 3 weeks with no tightness or peeling, you may advance frequency to alternate evenings.
Small bumps surfaced during my second week of usage. Is this an allergic reaction or purging?
This represents textbook microcomedone purging. By accelerating desquamation, the ampoule expels pre-existing micro-comedones from deeper follicular channels, typically clearing within 2 to 4 weeks in standard congestion zones. Conversely, an adverse allergic reaction manifests as immediate generalized heat, diffuse erythema, and itchiness across non-acne areas; if this occurs, halt usage immediately and apply barrier-repair ceramides.
Can I layer this ampoule with Retinol at night or Vitamin C in the morning?
Never combine this exfoliating treatment with Retinoids, Adapalene, or clinical peeling pads in the exact same nocturnal session, as compound exfoliation strips the lipid mantle and causes severe irritation. Pure L-Ascorbic Acid should be reserved exclusively for morning routines, while this ampoule is allocated to alternate evenings on non-retinoid nights.
Will this formula feel heavy or pill under SPF and makeup during the Egyptian summer heat?
Not at all. The formulation is structured as an ultra-fluid water nectar that absorbs completely within moments without leaving an oily film or occlusive weight, performing impeccably in Cairo and Alexandria climates up to 42°C. Being dedicated to nighttime use, it will not disrupt daytime cosmetics; if used occasionally in daytime routines once tolerance is established, allowing a 3 to 5-minute absorption buffer before applying SPF 50+ completely prevents pilling.
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