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Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body

Brand: Payot

Type: Shower Gel

Regular price $50.99
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Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body is a men's cleansing gel that washes the skin and the hair effectively and gently, all in one step. It draws on the benefits of activated charcoal to absorb impurities and purify the skin. Its intense black jelly texture turns into a generous lather on contact with water, then rinses off easily to leave the skin and hair soft and supple.

Key Benefits

  • All-in-one wash: one gel for the face, the body and the hair.
  • Purified skin: activated charcoal absorbs impurities like a magnet.
  • Gentle cleansing: mild micelles trap impurities without stripping the skin.
  • Generous lather: a black jelly that turns into a rich, creamy foam.
  • Soft skin and hair: both feel soft and supple after rinsing.

Key Ingredients

Gentle micelles, mild cleansing agents, trap impurities for an effective yet soft cleanse of the face, body and hair. Activated charcoal acts like a magnet that absorbs impurities and leaves the skin feeling purified and fresh. Smithsonite, a stone naturally rich in zinc, helps keep the skin looking healthy and balanced day after day.

Discover the full Payot range of French skincare, including the Optimale line of daily care designed for men.

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How to Use

Use daily in the shower. Apply Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body to wet skin and hair, work it into a lather with circular movements, then rinse. To use it as a shampoo, massage the scalp at the roots with your fingertips, then rinse with lukewarm water. Avoid contact with the eyes; if it occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: Micelles, Activated Charcoal, Smithsonite

Full ingredient list: AQUA (WATER), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, O-CYMEN-5-OL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SMITHSONITE EXTRACT, CHARCOAL POWDER, POLYGLYCERIN-10, POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body?

Apply it to wet skin and hair in the shower, work it into a lather with circular movements, then rinse. Payot designed it as a single daily cleanser for the face, the body and the hair. Avoid contact with the eyes, and rinse with clean water if it happens.

Can I use Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body as a shampoo?

Yes. Payot designed it to cleanse both the skin and the hair. Massage it into wet hair at the roots with your fingertips, then rinse with lukewarm water. The hair is left soft and supple, which makes it a simple all-in-one wash.

What does charcoal do in Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body?

Activated charcoal acts like a magnet that absorbs impurities and purifies the skin. Payot pairs it with gentle micelles, which trap impurities for a mild cleanse, and with smithsonite, a zinc-rich stone that helps keep the skin looking healthy.

Is Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body made for men?

Yes. It belongs to the Payot Optimale line, created for men, and works as one cleanser for the face, the body and the hair. Its intense black jelly texture turns into a generous lather in water and rinses off easily.

Specifications

SKU
PP3390150586552
Barcode
3390150586552
Size
200ml
Made in
France
Packaging
French version, imported from France
Type
Shower Gel
Brand
Payot

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Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body 200ml, front of the tube
Payot Optimale Shower Gel for Face and Body
Regular price $50.99

Free US shipping over $100*

Tracked, duties paid to the US. Arrives in 3 to 10 business days.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

30 day easy returns

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