Description
Vivier Medicated Wash is a 2% salicylic acid USP cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin with blackheads, whiteheads and active breakouts. Vivier directs you to massage it over the affected area on a damp face and rinse after one minute, starting once daily.
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What Medicated Wash does
Vivier lists three benefits: it helps clear existing blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads while preventing new breakouts, deeply cleanses and purifies pores without stripping the skin, and improves skin clarity and texture. The brand describes the formula as oil-free and pH balanced, with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties it attributes to the salicylic acid and hexamidine.
Key ingredients
Vivier lists 2% salicylic acid USP as the key ingredient, and names hexamidine in the formula description. Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble acid, which is why it is the usual choice for congested pores rather than surface dryness.
Who it is for
All skin types per Vivier, and oily and acneic skin in particular. It is also the cleanser Vivier builds into its Acne Treatment System and its Brighten and Restore programs.
How to use it
Moisten the face with warm water, massage over the affected area and rinse after one minute. Start with one application daily and increase to twice if needed. Vivier advises reducing frequency if dryness or peeling occurs.
How it fits with your treatments at Bar Beauty
Home care and in-clinic acne work have to agree with each other. A medicated cleanser is often the base layer we build an acne plan on, with treatments layered on top.
Buying Vivier in Toronto
Acne products are the category where unauthorized resale causes the most trouble, because expiry and storage matter. We buy through Vivier Pharma’s professional channel. Read more on our Vivier page, see how to verify authentic skincare, or browse all of our medical-grade skincare.
Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto, open 7 days. Authorized retailer for the brands we stock. Product guidance here is general; we confirm what suits your skin and the right timing around any treatment at your free consultation.
Why we stock it: The cleanser we start most congested skin on before adding anything stronger. Works with our acne treatment plans in Toronto.
Frequently asked questions
What strength is Vivier Medicated Wash?
Vivier lists 2% salicylic acid USP, in an oil-free, pH balanced formula that also contains hexamidine.
How long do I leave it on?
Vivier directs you to massage it over the affected area and rinse after one minute. It is a short-contact cleanser, not a leave-on treatment.
What if my skin gets dry or peels?
Vivier advises reducing the frequency of application. Start at once daily and only move to twice if your skin is comfortable.
Is it part of a larger system?
Yes. Vivier pairs it with Acne Treatment Lotion in the two-step Acne Treatment System, and uses it as the cleanser in both Brighten and Restore programs.
Where can I buy Vivier acne products in Toronto?
At Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd in CityPlace. We are an authorized Vivier retailer and can build the rest of the routine around it.
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