Pelican Soap For Back

Pelican Soap Medicated Soap For Back (135g) is a celebrated Japanese quasi-drug therapeutic cleansing bar engineered specifically to treat and prevent body breakouts, clogged pores, and rough texture on the back, décolletage, and shoulders. Because the back has a high concentration of sebaceous glands and is constantly subjected to clothing friction, heat, and perspiration, pores easily become blocked with oxidized lipids and dead keratin, leading to painful body acne and folliculitis.

This treatment bar operates through a sequential 3-step therapeutic system: pore opening and unclogging, antibacterial sterilization, and moisture barrier preservation. In the first phase, a blend of micro-fine Medicinal Charcoal, Kaolin, and Bentonite clays works synergistically with natural Papain enzyme to break down hardened keratin plugs and lift deep-seated sebum. In the second phase, dual medicinal actives—Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) and licorice-derived Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate—disinfect acne-causing bacteria (Cutibacterium acnes) and calm dermal inflammation. In the final phase, plant-derived Yuzu Ceramide, low-molecular Collagen Tripeptide F, and concentrated glycerin replenish hydration, ensuring that the skin's protective barrier remains intact.

Weighing a generous 135g, this solid black bar produces an elastic, fluffy micro-foam that glides effortlessly over the torso. It rinses away cleanly with lukewarm water, eliminating the pore-clogging film often left behind by liquid shower gels while leaving a revitalizing herbal-citrus scent.

How It Works & Key Benefits

• Step 1 – Pore Declogging: Papain enzyme enzymatically dissolves protein bonds in dead corneocytes, while micro-porous charcoal and clays draw out oxidized sebum and trapped sweat.

• Step 2 – Bacterial Eradication & Soothing: Isopropyl Methylphenol penetrates deep into follicular channels to inhibit acne-causing bacteria, while Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate calms redness and swelling.

• Step 3 – Moisture Balancing: Natural humectants and ceramides deliver water-binding hydration, preventing the skin from overproducing sebum in response to stripping cleansers.

• Residue-Free Clean Rinse: Rinses away completely with zero surfactant residue, preventing the follicle occlusion commonly associated with heavy liquid body washes and conditioners.

Core Active Ingredients & What They Do

• Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP / o-Cymen-5-ol): Medical-grade antibacterial and antiseptic active that penetrates follicles to eliminate Cutibacterium acnes and fungal microorganisms (Malassezia), preventing new breakouts.

• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate: Licorice root derivative with proven anti-inflammatory properties that suppresses redness, eases tenderness, and calms irritated acne lesions.

• Medicinal Charcoal (Yakuyo Sumi): Highly porous natural adsorbent that binds to excess sebum, surface toxins, and micro-pollutants to clear congested skin.

• Bentonite & Kaolin Clays: Mineral-rich volcanic and sedimentary muds that absorb stubborn impurities and leave a flexible, moisture-retaining protective veil over the skin.

• Papain Enzyme: Natural proteolytic enzyme extracted from papaya that breaks down keratin buildup, smoothing sandpaper-like texture without abrasive beads.

• Yuzu Ceramide (Citrus Junos Fruit Extract): Botanical ceramide structurally close to human skin lipids, reinforcing the stratum corneum and preventing moisture depletion.

• Collagen Tripeptide F: Micro-molecular hydrolyzed collagen that penetrates easily to support hydration, skin flexibility, and post-blemish recovery.

• Ascorbyl Palmitate & Tocopherol (Vitamins C & E): Antioxidant duo that neutralizes free radicals, shields skin lipids from UV oxidation, and brightens post-inflammatory marks.

Formula Feel/Lather/Rinse

• Feel: Solid, silky-smooth charcoal bar that lathers effortlessly with water.

• Lather: Produces a dense, cushiony, cloud-like lather with fine micro-bubbles that hold their structure during body application.

• Rinse: Rinses away cleanly and swiftly without leaving slickness, waxy coating, or tight dryness.

Skin Barrier & Surface Finish

• Skin Barrier: Balanced and conditioned; avoids the rebound sebum production typical of harsh acne cleansers by utilizing gentle glycerin and yuzu ceramides.

• Surface Finish: Clean, velvety-matte, and refreshed; visibly reduces shine across the back and chest while smoothing rough bumps.

Skin Type

• Acne-Prone & Blemish-Prone Body Skin: Specifically formulated to target back acne (bacne), chest acne, and shoulder blemishes.

• Oily & Congested Skin: Balances overactive sebaceous activity and clears clogged pores.

• Rough, Keratinized Skin: Smooths bumpy texture, follicular plugs, and uneven body skin.

Concerns Solved

• Chronic back, shoulder, and chest breakouts

• Hardened sebum plugs, whiteheads, and blackheads on the torso

• Trapped sweat, sebum, and body odor caused by tight athletic wear or humidity

• Post-shower residue from hair conditioners and shower gels that clogs body pores

Texture

Solid, smooth-molded black bar soap that generates rich, bouncy micro-foam.

Usage Time

• Shower & Bath Time (Daily AM or PM): Best used during every shower as the final cleansing step after washing and thoroughly rinsing hair.

Compatible Routines

• Anti-Bacne Body Regimen: Always shampoo and condition hair first, rinse thoroughly, clip hair up, and then cleanse the back and body with For Back Soap to wash away any conditioner residue.

• Post-Shower Blemish Care: Follow with Pelican Soap For Back Medicated Gel Mist or an oil-free clarifying body lotion on towel-dried skin.

Who Should Avoid It

• Individuals with known sensitivities to citrus-based fragrances or papain enzymes.

• Avoid applying directly onto open bleeding wounds, severe cystic abscesses, or eczema flare-ups.