Description
A spa-inspired ritual with multitasking benefits, this all-in-one balm cleanses, exfoliates, and moisturizes at once, for skin that looks clean, calm, and radiant without ever feeling stripped. The formula is built to lift away pollution, SPF, makeup, and everyday grime while keeping skin soft and leaving the skin barrier undisturbed. Gentle chemical exfoliation comes from natural extracts such as fermented willow bark and yogurt, which support cellular turnover, while chamomile, calendula, and bisabolol bring calming, soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits. It's designed to cleanse without disrupting skin's natural pH balance.
This balm-to-milk formula shifts texture into a milky consistency once it meets water, delivering hydration and a boost of radiance to the complexion. Both the tint and fragrance of the balm were purposefully crafted to make cleansing feel like an at-home spa moment, encouraging you not to skip this essential nightly step. One container provides roughly a 3-4 month supply.
The Science Behind It:
- Blue Tansy: A highly anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory oil thanks to its chamazulene content (which gives it the blue hue) and camphor. It calms redness and swelling, eases the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and helps skin recover from UV exposure and aging.
- Yogurt Extract: A probiotic ingredient naturally rich in vitamins and calcium. Its lactic acid content boosts cellular renewal and delivers lasting hydration.
- Elderberry OS: A standardized, phytonutrient-rich extract with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that guard against free-radical damage linked to aging and wrinkles. Its bioflavonoids also have astringent qualities that help firm skin and further reduce the look of wrinkles.
- Butterfly Pea: Loaded with antioxidants such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, and polyphenols (the source of its striking blue color), this ingredient shields skin from oxidative stress, calms irritation, and reduces redness triggered by acne, dryness, or general sensitivity.
- Bisabolol: An anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in chamomile. It speeds up skin healing, defends against daily UV-related stress, and has anti-bacterial properties too.
- Kakadu Extract: Sourced from Kakadu Plum, this standardized extract has the highest natural Vitamin C concentration of any known food source on earth. Vitamin C is a well-researched cosmeceutical ingredient that supports collagen production and helps slow visible aging. It also contains gallic acid, valued for its astringent, antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
How to Use:
This cleanser can be used in three different ways:
- Milk Formula: Scoop out about ½ teaspoon and combine with water (or a facial mist) to turn the gel into a milky texture. Massage in circular motions over the skin until makeup and dirt are fully dissolved. Rinse with warm water, then follow with a toner/mist and serum.
- As a Mask: Apply a pea-sized amount evenly over the face. Leave on for 8-10 minutes, then remove with warm water or a warm washcloth. Continue with facial mist/toner, serum, and moisturizer.
- Gel Formula: Take a pea-sized amount and massage into skin using circular motions to break down dirt and makeup. Rinse with warm water and watch the balm turn into a rich, moisturizing milk. Follow with toner/mist and serum.
Note: Because this formula contains no surfactants, it will not lather - this is what makes it so gentle on skin. (Repeated for emphasis in the original: this formula does not foam, as it is surfactant-free.)
Full Ingredient List (INCI):
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Yogurt Extract**, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Lactobacillus/Salix Alba**, Chamomilla Recutita**, Calendula Officinalis Extract**, Salvia Hispanica L.*, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract*, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Bisabolol, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil*, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Limonene***, Linalool***, Geraniol***.
*Certified Organic by Ecocert/Cosmos
**Ecocert/Cosmos-approved functional ingredient in organic skincare formulations
***Naturally occurring component of essential oils
For the full ingredients listing, check the back of the product's carton box.
