Ilso

Super Melting Sebum Softener

Name: Super Melting Sebum Softener
Brand: ilso
Price: 25.0 USD
Availability: InStock

For blackheads, sebum plugs, and stubborn pore congestion.

A targeted treatment for the blackheads and sebum plugs that no cleanser or toner can shift on its own. The trick is the alkaline pH (8–9) — most skincare is acidic, but this one is deliberately on the alkaline side to emulsify hardened sebum, essentially melting solid pore plugs into a soft liquid that wipes away clean. You soak a cotton pad, leave it on your nose, chin, or wherever needs help for 10–15 minutes, then sweep the softened gunk away. No squeezing, no nose strips, no skin trauma.

Around the sebum-melting core, the formula leans on papain (a gentle papaya enzyme) and a polygonum knotweed extract to dissolve the dead skin cells lying over the pore, then centella asiatica, houttuynia cordata, and chamomile to calm everything down afterward. Squalane keeps the skin comfortable through the alkaline phase. Use it once a week — this is a targeted treatment, not a daily step.

Best For: Blackheads, stubborn sebum congestion, and visibly clogged pores on the nose, chin, and T-zone — also great if you're trying to break the habit of squeezing or using harsh nose strips.

Key Ingredients

Alkaline Formula (pH 8 to 9) A deliberately alkaline pH that emulsifies hardened sebum and melts pore plugs into a wipeable liquid. Without scrubbing or squeezing. Papain (Papaya Enzyme) A gentle natural enzyme that dissolves the dead skin cells covering pores, clearing the path for sebum to release. Sebum Remove Complex (Squalane plus Polygonum Cuspidatum) A blend that breaks down stubborn oil while preventing it from oxidizing. The reason blackheads turn dark. Centella Asiatica and Houttuynia Cordata A soothing duo that calms the skin during and after the alkaline phase. Chamomile and Matricaria Flower Extract Anti-inflammatory botanicals that reduce any redness and keep the skin comfortable.

How to Use

After cleansing, soak a thin cotton pad with the softener and place it on the area you want to treat (nose, chin, T-zone). Leave for 10–15 minutes — you'll likely see softened sebum coming to the surface. Remove the pad and gently wipe away with a cotton swab or pore tool. Rinse with lukewarm water and follow with your usual routine. Use 1–2 times a week. Tip: Open your pores first. A warm shower or a damp warm washcloth on the face for 2–3 minutes before applying makes the treatment significantly more effective. Cold pores hold onto sebum; warm pores release it.

Full 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

Volume — 150 ml