Lira Clinical Ice Clarifying Treatment

What is Lira Clinical ICE Clarifying Treatment?

ICE Clarifying Treatment is a targeted acne serum from the ICE line by Lira Clinical. The key active ingredient is 5% benzoyl peroxide: one of the most researched topical ingredients for the treatment of acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is particularly interesting when clear inflammation is present, such as red pimples, pustules, and recurring acne breakouts.

The formula also contains, among other things, glycerin, beta-glucan, various botanical extracts, and extracts from plant cell cultures. These ingredients make ICE Clarifying Treatment more than just a simple benzoyl peroxide gel.

For which skin type is ICE Clarifying Treatment suitable?

• Oily and acne-prone skin
• Active red and inflamed pimples
• Recurring acne breakouts
• Hormonal acne resulting in inflamed pimples
• Skin with both clogged pores and active inflammation

My advice as a skin therapist: I find this product particularly interesting when acne is actually inflamed. If you mainly have blackheads, closed comedones, or minor blockages without much redness, another active ingredient might be a better fit.

How does ICE Clarifying Treatment work for acne?

In acne, various processes play a role simultaneously. Sebum and skin cells can accumulate in the hair follicle, causing a blockage. Within this enclosed environment, Cutibacterium acnes contribute to the development and maintenance of inflammation.

ICE Clarifying Treatment, with 5% benzoyl peroxide, primarily targets this inflammatory phase of acne.

5% benzoyl peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide has an antimicrobial effect against Cutibacterium acnes. As a result, the number of acne-related bacteria in the sebaceous follicle decreases.

In addition, benzoyl peroxide has a mild keratolytic effect. It thereby also helps with the accumulation of skin cells around the sebaceous follicle.

Benzoyl peroxide has been used for acne for years and is among the active ingredients recommended in dermatological guidelines for inflammatory acne.

Especially for inflamed pimples

ICE Clarifying Treatment is particularly interesting for red, inflamed pimples and pustules. The product is not intended as a quick cosmetic solution where every pimple disappears overnight.

With acne, it is precisely about consistent treatment: reducing existing inflammation while simultaneously minimizing the risk of new acne breakouts.

What makes this benzoyl peroxide treatment different?

Many products containing benzoyl peroxide are almost entirely focused on the active acne ingredient. That can be effective, but benzoyl peroxide can also cause dryness, a tight feeling, redness, or flaking.

ICE Clarifying Treatment therefore combines 5% benzoyl peroxide with a more extensive caring base. The formula contains, among other things, glycerin, beta-glucan, and various skin-caring plant extracts.

The benzoyl peroxide itself is no different from the benzoyl peroxide in other acne products. The distinction lies precisely in the overall formulation surrounding it: an active acne treatment combined with ingredients aimed at skin comfort and support.

I find that important when it comes to acne. A treatment must not only be effective, but also be tolerated well enough to be used consistently.

Beta-glucan and glycerin

Glycerin is a humectant that helps attract and retain water. Beta-glucan is used in skincare due to its hydrating and softening properties.

These ingredients do not completely eliminate the potential irritating effect of benzoyl peroxide, but they are part of a formula that focuses on the condition of the skin in addition to acne treatment.

Plant cell culture extracts – PSC

The formula contains, among other things, extracts from cell cultures of echinacea and lilac. Lira Clinical uses the term PSC for this, which stands for plant stem cells.

This involves plant-based cell culture extracts that are added as skin-care ingredients. They are not living stem cells that replace human skin cells.

The most important proven acne-targeting effect of ICE Clarifying Treatment continues to come from the 5% benzoyl peroxide.

How do you use Lira Clinical ICE Clarifying Treatment?

1. Cleanse the skin with a cleanser that suits your skin type.
2. Apply one pump to the areas where active acne is present.
3. Use the product in the evening initially.
4. Leave the product on the skin.
5. Afterwards, if desired, apply a suitable moisturizing treatment.
6. Always use sun protection during the day.

Start slowly with benzoyl peroxide

If your skin is not yet used to benzoyl peroxide, it may be wise to gradually build up its use.

Dryness, mild redness, or flaking may occur, especially at the beginning. If the skin becomes clearly irritated, temporarily reduce the frequency of use.

Can I use it twice a day?

Lira Clinical indicates that ICE Clarifying Treatment can be used twice daily if necessary.

When used in the morning, Lira Clinical recommends applying an appropriate SPF afterward. How often you should best use the product depends on your skin condition and the other active products in your routine.

Stop using for a faster result

A thicker layer of benzoyl peroxide does not automatically work better. A larger amount can actually increase the risk of dryness and irritation.

Therefore, apply a thin, even amount to the areas where the acne is present.

Be careful with towels and bedding

Benzoyl peroxide can bleach colored textiles. Therefore, allow the product to dry thoroughly before your face comes into contact with clothing, towels, pillowcases, or other colored textiles.

Can I combine benzoyl peroxide with other acne products?

That is possible, but more active ingredients do not automatically mean a better result.

When benzoyl peroxide is combined with, for example, retinoids, exfoliating acids, or strong degreasing products, the skin can become dry or irritated more quickly.

A good acne routine therefore usually consists of a limited number of products, each with a clear function.

For hormonal acne

When hormonal acne leads to inflamed pimples, benzoyl peroxide can help reduce these inflammations locally.

It does not affect the hormonal cause itself. In cases of persistent, severe, or painful hormonal acne, additional assessment by a general practitioner or dermatologist may be necessary.

Order ICE Clarifying Treatment

Do you want to order Lira Clinical ICE Clarifying Treatment? Then please fill out the order form below. I will personally process your request and, if necessary, can briefly check with you whether this product is suitable for your acne and current skincare.

Shipping throughout the Netherlands is possible. You can also pick up your order by appointment at Medicademis in The Hague.

Why are these ingredients in ICE Clarifying Treatment?

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Benzoyl peroxide is the main active ingredient in ICE Clarifying Treatment.

It has an antimicrobial effect against Cutibacterium acnes and thereby helps to reduce the number of inflamed acne lesions. Additionally, it has a mild keratolytic effect.

Glycerine

Glycerin is a humectant: an ingredient that can attract and retain water.

That is an interesting addition to a benzoyl peroxide formula, because benzoyl peroxide can cause dryness and a tight feeling in the skin in some people.

Beta-glucan

Beta-glucan is used for its hydrating and skin-soothing properties. It helps support the comfortable feeling of irritated or active skin.

Licorice root

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract contains various plant-based ingredients with antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.

Licorice is also widely used in products aimed at redness and an uneven complexion.

Echinacea and lilac cell culture extract

ICE Clarifying Treatment contains Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture and Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract.

These are plant-based cell culture extracts that Lira Clinical uses under the collective name PSC. They form part of the caring and antioxidant component of the formula.

Lactobacillus ferment

The formula contains a filtrate from fermented ingredients with Lactobacillus.Such fermented ingredients are used in skincare within formulas aimed at supporting the skin barrier and the skin environment.

I am deliberately not describing this as a treatment that demonstrably 'restores' the skin microbiome, because that would require specific clinical research into the final product.

Botanical extracts

In addition, the formula contains various botanical ingredients, including willow bark extract, chamomile, ginger, thyme, grapefruit, and North Atlantic sea oak.

These ingredients primarily play a supporting and skin-caring role within the overall formula. For acne, 5% benzoyl peroxide remains the main active ingredient.

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5%

Full list of ingredients – INCI

WATER (AQUA), BEHENOXY DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, GLYCERIN, MYRISTOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-17, PISTACIA LENTISCUS GUM/PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM, ACETYL CARBOXYMETHYL COCOYL GLYCINE, FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT, SYRINGA VULGARIS (LILAC) LEAF CELL CULTURE EXTRACT, ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA MERISTEM CELL CULTURE, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) ESSENTIAL OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL, SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT, VERONICA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDENSEAL) EXTRACT, LYSOZYME, ZINGIBER ZERUMBET EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, ACETYL CARBOXYMETHYL COCOYL GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, ALCOHOL, MIRABILIS JALAPA EXTRACT, RICE/SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE/LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, HALIDRYS SILIQUOSA EXTRACT, ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI LEAF EXTRACT, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, MORUS ALBA LEAF EXTRACT, LECITHIN, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETAGLUCAN, BETA-GLUCAN, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, STEARIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIMETHYLMETHOXY CHROMANYL PALMITATE, SYRINGA VULGARIS (LILAC) EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLOYL GLYCIN, MALTODEXTRIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, DECYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, XANTHAN GUM, CARBOMER, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, DISODIUM EDTA, POLYACRYLAMIDE (AND) C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TROMETHAMINE.

Ingredient lists may be changed by the manufacturer. In case of allergies or sensitivities, always check the current ingredient list on the packaging.

Frequently asked questions about Lira Clinical ICE Clarifying Treatment

What do you use ICE Clarifying Treatment for?

ICE Clarifying Treatment is primarily intended for active, inflamed acne and oily or acne-prone skin. Lira Clinical also specifically mentions hormonal acne and inflammatory acne.

Does benzoyl peroxide work against pimples?

Yes. Benzoyl peroxide is among the best-researched topical acne ingredients. It reduces Cutibacterium acnes and helps reduce the number of inflamed pimples and acne lesions.

What is the advantage of 5% benzoyl peroxide?

5% is an effective and widely used concentration for acne. A higher concentration does not automatically mean a better result and can sometimes actually irritate the skin more.

What is the difference compared to a regular benzoyl peroxide gel?

The active ingredient is the same: benzoyl peroxide.

The difference lies in the overall formulation. ICE Clarifying Treatment combines 5% benzoyl peroxide with, among other things, glycerin, beta-glucan, ferment extracts, and various botanical ingredients aimed at skin comfort and care.

Therefore, I would not claim that this formula is proven to be less irritating than any other benzoyl peroxide treatment, but the composition is clearly more extensive than a simple formula built primarily around benzoyl peroxide.

Is this product suitable for hormonal acne?

When hormonal acne manifests as red and inflamed pimples, benzoyl peroxide can help reduce these inflammations locally.

The product does not change the hormonal cause itself.

Can I use ICE Clarifying Treatment for blackheads?

Benzoyl peroxide can be part of a broader acne routine, but if you have almost exclusively blackheads or closed comedones without inflammation, other active ingredients may be a better fit.

Can benzoyl peroxide dry out my skin?

Yes. Benzoyl peroxide can cause dryness, redness, flaking, or a slight burning sensation on the skin, especially in the beginning.

Gradually build up usage if your skin reacts sensitively, and combine it with appropriate moisturizing care.

Can benzoyl peroxide bleach my pillowcase or towels?

Yes. Benzoyl peroxide can bleach colored textiles. Allow the product to dry thoroughly and take this into account with towels, clothing, and bedding.

Can I combine benzoyl peroxide with retinol or acids?

That is possible within some acne routines, but the combination can also cause more irritation.

Therefore, do not automatically use multiple strong active products at the same time. The right combination depends on your skin, acne pattern, and the other products you use.

How long does it take for benzoyl peroxide to work?

Acne typically does not improve within a few days. With a well-tolerated acne routine, the result is assessed over several weeks.

If acne remains severe, painful, or scarring occurs, have the skin professionally assessed.

Do I need to use SPF with ICE Clarifying Treatment?

Yes. Daily sun protection is important within an acne routine, especially when the skin is also being treated with active skincare, peels, IPL, or other professional treatments.

Is ICE Clarifying Treatment a spot treatment?

Lira Clinical recommends applying one pump to the areas where active acne is present. Therefore, it does not automatically need to be applied to the entire face when the acne is localized.

How do I order Lira Clinical ICE Clarifying Treatment?

You can easily request ICE Clarifying Treatment via the order form on this page. Shipping is available throughout the Netherlands, or you can pick up your order by appointment at Medicademis in The Hague.