ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener Special Set is a targeted pore-care set designed to soften stubborn sebum, blackheads, and buildup so they can be removed more easily without harsh pulling or squeezing. Featuring the Super Melting Sebum Softener 150g and 40 Skin Wrap Cotton Pads, this set helps leave pore-prone areas feeling cleaner, smoother, and refreshed while supporting skin comfort with soothing botanical ingredients.

Benefits:

• Softens stubborn sebum: Helps loosen oxidized sebum and buildup inside pores for easier, gentler removal.
• Targets blackheads and clogged pores: Designed for areas such as the nose, chin, forehead, and other sebum-prone zones.
• Helps smooth rough texture: Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, fruit extracts, and Willow Bark Extract help refine the appearance of rough, congested skin.
• Reduces the need for squeezing: Helps prepare sebum for removal with a cotton swab or pore-care tool instead of aggressive pulling or pressing.
• Soothes after deep cleansing: Centella Asiatica, Matricaria Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea, Houttuynia Cordata, Madecassoside, and Panthenol help maintain comfort.
• Supports a cleaner pore look: Squalane, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, and botanical extracts help improve the look of uneven pore texture.
• Hydrates while treating pores: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, and Squalane help reduce dryness during pore care.
• Convenient special set: Includes the softener and cotton pads, making it easy to use as a targeted sebum-care treatment at home.

Skin Types: Oily • Combination • Normal • Congestion-prone skin
Skin Concerns: Blackheads • Sebum buildup • Clogged pores • Rough texture • Visible pores • Oily T-zone • Nose congestion

Set Includes:

• ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener 150g
• Skin Wrap Cotton Pad 40 pcs

Formula Notes:

• The supplied product information describes the formula as pH 8–9. This is slightly alkaline, not acidic.
• Designed for targeted use on sebum-prone areas rather than full-face daily exfoliation.
• Passed skin irritation testing according to the supplied product information.
• Contains Papain, Papaya Fruit Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Lavender Extract, and Lavender Oil, which may not suit every highly sensitive skin type.
• Do not use on broken, freshly irritated, sunburned, or over-exfoliated skin.

How to Use:

1. After cleansing, apply warm water to the target area to help soften the skin and prepare the pores.
2. Soak a cotton pad generously with the Super Melting Sebum Softener.
3. Place the soaked cotton pad on areas with blackheads or sebum buildup, such as the nose or chin.
4. Leave on for 10–15 minutes.
5. Remove the cotton pad and gently wipe away softened sebum using a cotton swab or pore-care tool.
6. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
7. Follow with a soothing toner, serum, and moisturizer.
8. Use 1–2 times per week, or less often if your skin is sensitive.

Key Ingredients:

• Carica Papaya Fruit Extract & Papain – Help gently refine rough texture and loosen dull surface buildup.
• Salix Alba Willow Bark Extract – Helps support clearer-looking pores and smoother skin texture.
• Squalane – Helps soften and condition the skin during pore care.
• Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract – Provides antioxidant care and helps support a clearer-looking complexion.
• Centella Asiatica Extract – Helps soothe stressed-feeling skin.
• Madecassoside – A Centella-derived ingredient that helps support comfort and a calmer skin appearance.
• Houttuynia Cordata Extract – Helps soothe skin prone to visible irritation.
• Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract – Helps calm and comfort the skin.
• Portulaca Oleracea Extract – Helps soothe sensitive-feeling skin.
• Panthenol – Helps moisturize and reduce dryness after cleansing.
• Glycerin & Butylene Glycol – Help maintain hydration and prevent the skin from feeling overly tight.
• Fruit Complex – Prunus Mume, Apple, Grape, Camu Camu, and Kakadu Plum extracts help support a fresher, smoother-looking complexion.
• Witch Hazel Extract – Helps refresh oily-looking areas and support a cleaner pore appearance.

Ingredients:

Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Phytosterols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Panthenol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Squalane, Glucose, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Papain, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Madecassoside, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

FAQ:

Q: What does ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener Special Set help with?
A: It helps soften sebum, blackheads, and clogged pore buildup so they can be removed more easily and gently.

Q: What is included in the set?
A: The set includes Super Melting Sebum Softener 150g and Skin Wrap Cotton Pad 40 pcs.

Q: Does it remove blackheads permanently?
A: No. It helps remove softened sebum and blackhead buildup temporarily. Regular gentle pore care, cleansing, and suitable skincare are needed to maintain clearer-looking pores.

Q: Is it better than pore strips?
A: It is designed as a gentler alternative to pulling or ripping pore strips. It softens sebum first so removal can be done more carefully with less physical stress on the skin.

Q: Can it shrink pores?
A: Pores cannot be permanently closed, but removing excess sebum and buildup can make them appear cleaner, smoother, and less noticeable.

Q: How often should I use it?
A: Use 1–2 times per week on targeted areas. Sensitive skin should start once weekly or less often.

Q: Can I use it on my whole face?
A: It is best used on targeted sebum-prone areas such as the nose, chin, or forehead rather than as a full-face daily treatment.

Q: How long should I leave it on?
A: Leave the soaked cotton pad on the target area for 10–15 minutes, then gently remove softened sebum and rinse well.

Q: Should I rinse it off?
A: Yes. After removing softened sebum, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and follow with soothing hydration.

Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
A: It is described as irritation-tested, but it contains Papain, Willow Bark Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Lavender Extract, and Lavender Oil. Sensitive or reactive skin should patch test first.

Q: Can I use it with retinol or exfoliating acids?
A: Avoid using it in the same routine as retinol, strong AHA, BHA, peeling products, or scrubs to reduce the risk of irritation.

Q: Can I use it on active acne?
A: Avoid applying it directly on inflamed, painful, open, or broken blemishes. Use only on areas with blackheads or sebum buildup.

Q: Why does the product have a pH of 8–9?
A: The supplied product information describes a pH of 8–9, which is slightly alkaline. This helps soften sebum, but it is also why rinsing well and following with soothing hydration is important.

Q: Does it contain fragrance or essential oils?
A: Fragrance or Parfum is not listed, but Lavender Oil and Lavender Extract are included in the supplied ingredient list.

Q: Where can I find ilso skincare in Cyprus?
A: You can find this ilso pore-care set at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.