🧪 A leave-on blemish treatment from Christine Valmy built around a dual-acid exfoliant core — salicylic acid (BHA) to clear inside the pore and lactic acid (AHA) to refine the surface — making it a precise daily-use tool for clients managing active breakouts and chronic congestion.

What sets Zapper apart in the spot-treatment category is how it pairs that acid system with colloidal sulfur, zinc oxide, and witch hazel for layered sebum control and antimicrobial surface action, then balances the formula with a chamomile-arnica botanical complex and allantoin to keep reactive skin comfortable. The result is a formula that addresses both the blemish and the irritation around it — without compromising the skin's appearance during treatment.

Vegan and natural-certified, it integrates cleanly into a post-facial home-care protocol or as a retail add-on reinforcing your in-office blemish work.

A natural fit for estheticians whose acne clients need a daily maintenance step between professional facial services.

• Targeted Exfoliation for Congested Skin: Lactic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA) work together to loosen dead surface cells and dissolve sebum buildup inside pores, helping to visibly refine skin texture and reduce the appearance of congestion on breakout-prone skin.
• Visible Pore and Oil Control: Witch hazel extract and zinc oxide combine astringent and mineral oil-absorbing properties to visibly tighten pores and reduce shine, giving the skin a cleaner, more balanced appearance.
• Soothes the Appearance of Stressed Skin: Chamomile and arnica flower extracts — both named brand actives — along with allantoin work to calm the look of reactive, irritated skin, helping to restore a more even, comfortable appearance even when the formula's exfoliant acids are active.
• Antimicrobial Surface Defense: Colloidal sulfur, witch hazel, and the formula's alcohol component provide a multi-source antimicrobial action at the skin surface, helping to reduce the appearance of active blemishes and discourage recurrence.
• Balanced, Refreshed Skin Appearance: The combined leave-on action of the dual-acid exfoliant system, oil-balancing zinc and sulfur actives, and botanical calming complex works together to leave breakout-prone skin looking cleaner, smoother, and more balanced with regular use.

Lactic Acid: An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) exfoliant positioned second in the formula, indicating a working concentration sufficient to loosen the bonds between dead skin cells and promote surface cell turnover, helping to refine skin texture and reduce the congested, rough appearance associated with breakout-prone skin.

Salicylic Acid: A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) exfoliant that is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate into pores and help dissolve the excess sebum and cellular debris that contribute to clogged pores, making it a cornerstone active in breakout-prone skin treatments.

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract: A plant-derived astringent rich in tannins that helps visibly tighten pores, reduce the appearance of excess shine, and deliver mild antimicrobial benefits, forming a classic toning base uniquely associated with professional blemish treatments.

Allantoin: A skin-conditioning active derived from comfrey that soothes the appearance of reactive, irritated skin and supports a balanced complexion feel — particularly important in a formula containing dual exfoliating acids that may increase surface sensitivity.

Zinc Oxide: A mineral active that helps mattify and visibly balance oily zones on breakout-prone skin, while contributing a mild antimicrobial and skin-calming surface effect that complements the formula's exfoliant and soothing actives.

Calming Botanical Complex: A paired botanical complex — chamomile (Matricaria) flower extract and arnica flower extract — both explicitly named by the brand for their calming, skin-comfort properties; together they help reduce the appearance of redness and stressed skin associated with active breakouts, providing the soothing identity that balances the dual-acid exfoliant system.

Colloidal Sulfur: A finely milled mineral active with a long history in professional blemish care; it helps absorb excess sebum, exerts mild antimicrobial activity against blemish-associated bacteria on the skin surface, and works synergistically with the formula's BHA and AHA system for a comprehensive approach to congested, breakout-prone skin.

1. Cleanse the client's face thoroughly and pat dry before application.
2. Dispense a small amount of Zapper Breakout Helper onto a cotton pad or fingertips.
3. Apply a thin, even layer over the client's breakout-prone areas, avoiding the eye contour.
4. Allow the product to absorb fully into the skin — do not rinse off.
5. For daytime use, follow with a protection lotion or SPF product as the final step.
6. For nighttime use, follow with Christine Valmy Special Cream #11 applied over the treatment.

Pro Application Notes

Because this product contains both lactic acid and salicylic acid, it is best introduced gradually for clients new to acid treatments — consider applying it to the most congested zones only (chin, nose, forehead) before progressing to full-face application. The 0.3 oz size makes this an ideal retail take-home to introduce between professional facial services; position it as the client's daily maintenance step, reinforcing the in-office blemish work and supporting a home-care retail conversation.