Beauty Boss: Dr. Azam Anwar, Founder of CLn Skin Care
Dr. Azam Anwar.
Our latest Beauty Boss is Dr. Azam Anwar, a renowned cardiologist and Founder of CLn Skin Care—a line of skincare products that are designed to improve the lives of people with compromised skin. After experiencing a serious skin infection, Anwar was unable to tolerate the cleanser that had been prescribed when led him to discover a gap in the medical community for gentle yet effective skin cleansers.
In 2014, Anwar debuted his first patented product, CLn BodyWash, which incorporated sodium hypochlorite (known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties) into a gentle and clinically-proven formula that was safe and easy for all to use.
Since its inception, CLn Skin Care has become the number one Physician Recommended Cleansing Brand due to its innovative approach to proper cleansing of compromised skin, which not only removes skin-triggering microbes, allergens, and bacteria but also protects the skin barrier and allows it to repair itself.
We chatted with Anwar who shared his favorite wellness tips, secrets for success, best advice, and much more.
When was CLn Skin Care founded and what does the name mean?
We launched the full line in 2014, after several years of product development and clinical research.
What inspired the creation of the brand?
After suffering from a serious skin infection (MRSA cellulitis), my dermatologist prescribed antibiotics and cleansers. I was allergic to the harsh cleanser so I was prescribed a medicated bath remedy. The medicated baths were cumbersome to use as I had to mix one-fourth of a cup of household bleach in half a tub of water (13 gallons) and then soak in the tub for 10 minutes followed by a rinse off shower. The whole process was cumbersome and time consuming.
Thereafter, I invented CLn where it could be used as a cleanser for one to two minutes in the shower. CLn is obviously easier to use and more elegant. We also did a lot of safety tests and performed two clinical studies. After all of the work, we believe CLn turns the shower into a health and beauty center.
CLn Skin Care is a line of skincare products that are designed to improve the lives of those with compromised skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes, and more.
Does CLn Skin Care have a hero product?
CLn BodyWash is the hero product. However several other products are right up there—CLn SportWash and CLn Shampoo.
What are your favorite products from the brand?
I love CLn SportWash and CLn Shampoo with Salicylic Acid. Both can be used as body wash. For my active life style and travel, both are indispensable.
Where are your products sold?
We sell products in dermatology offices, on our website, and on Amazon.
Future plans for the brand?
We are excited to add some new products in the area of gentle skin and effective cleansing. We are also keen to expand our product distribution domestically and internationally.
CLn BodyWash is a gentle formula that cleanses skin and reduces the appearance of skin redness, dryness, and flakiness.
Who inspires you?
There are many people who inspire me; if I had to pick one person, it would have to be Alexander Hamilton.
Secret to success?
Write, listen, wake up early, and finish tasks.
Beauty secrets?
Sleep is paramount. Avoidance of tobacco and alcohol. Wear sun-protective clothing and use physical sunscreens.
Wellness tips?
Sleep is critical. Move your body and keep a trim waistline. The waistline diameter is the best predictor of health. Over 40 inches in men and over 35 inches in women is associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer, and death.
Best advice?
Listen to your body and run away from negativity. If anything is making you unhealthy, find a way to “walk away.”
Favorite way to relax?
I love to be active; walk in nature, work out, and play golf.
For more information about CLn Skin Care, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @clnskincare
[Images courtesy of CLn Skin Care]
Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk