GENTLE CLEANSER
oil-milk face wash
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One of the simplest ways to keep skin soft, resilient, and balanced is to avoid stripping its natural lipid barrier in the first place. Gentle Cleanser was created with this principle at its core: a nourishing oil-milk formula that binds to waterproof makeup, debris, and excess oils while preserving the skin’s essential moisture, beneficial microbes, and natural equilibrium.
This is the foundation of a truly healthy skincare routine. Even the most advanced serums and creams cannot compensate for the stress caused by over-cleansing. When the microbiome is disrupted, skin must work harder to regain balance — demanding more hydration, more barrier repair, and more actives than it would otherwise need. Gentle Cleanser helps prevent that cycle. By cleansing without stripping, it reduces the “add-back” your skin requires and supports long-term resilience and radiance.
A base of safflower and sunflower oil dissolves buildup effortlessly, while natural cleansing agents — soapwort and soapbark — wash the skin without harsh surfactants. The result is a thorough yet non-stripping cleanse that leaves skin fresh, cushioned, and noticeably smoother. Even highly sensitive or reactive skin tolerates this formula with exceptional comfort.
Result: With consistent use, skin feels calm, hydrated, clarified, and beautifully conditioned — never tight or over-cleansed.
Housed in a 100% plastic-free aluminum tube with an aluminum cap, designed for full recyclability and reduced environmental impact. Outer carton is FSC-certified and printed with vegetable-based inks.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Sodium Mrthyl Cocoyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, EO-Blend, Aqua.
KEY ACTIVES
- Natural, plant-derived cleansing agents rich in gentle saponins. These botanicals create a soft, low-foaming cleanse that lifts impurities without disrupting the acid mantle or microbiome.
- Lightweight, high-linoleic oils that dissolve makeup and sunscreen while supporting barrier repair. Their fatty-acid profile helps maintain moisture balance and is especially well-tolerated by sensitive or acne-prone skin.
- A fast-absorbing, antioxidant-rich oil that helps condition the skin, support elasticity, and counteract dryness or environmental stress.
HOW TO USE
Apply a large pea-size amount to dry skin. Massage thoroughly across the face, neck, and back of the neck to dissolve makeup and debris. Wet hands to create a soft, milky emulsion, then continue massaging before rinsing clean or wiping with a warm, damp cloth.
Use morning and evening.
- AM: Creates a smooth, hydrated base for serums and moisturizers.
- PM: Removes SPF, makeup, and debris as the first step in your ritual.
- Double cleanse: Can be used twice without stripping.
Use a large pea-size for everyday cleansing; increase to a nickel-size for full makeup or SPF removal.
A rich oil -gel that transforms into a creamy, milky fluid when emulsified with water.
A softly floral yet fresh blend of jasmine sambac, tuberose, bergamot, and fir — calming for mind, spirit, and skin.
TIPS FROM THE SPA
Born in the treatment room, this cleanser was originally created as a spa cleanser — one with the perfect slip for facial massage, the first step in every professional service. Its oil-milk texture allows therapists to warm the skin, release tension, stimulate circulation, and prepare facial muscles and fascia before any active treatment begins. This massage-first approach enhances product absorption, boosts radiance, and supports a healthier, more resilient complexion over time.
Mix Gentle Cleanser with Clarify Serum to create a treatment-strength, non-stripping “active cleanse.” Ideal after travel, workouts, or periods of congestion when the skin benefits from deeper clearing without barrier disruption.
Blend Gentle Cleanser with Radiance Mask 1:1 for a spa-style exfoliating cleanse. Massage lightly before rinsing. Repeat two or three times for a glow-enhancing ritual that mimics in-treatment resurfacing.
This technique is ideal for anyone who prefers a lighter feel on the skin or dislikes the sensation of oils, as well as those who cleanse in the shower. Apply Gentle Cleanser to dry or slightly damp skin, then follow along with our Gua Sha Cleansing Tutorial to encourage circulation and muscle relaxation while the formula transforms into a soft, creamy emulsion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Its oil-milk base and natural saponins cleanse without stripping, making it exceptionally well tolerated by sensitive, reactive, or rosacea-prone skin.
Absolutely. The oil phase binds to long-wear formulas and dissolves them easily, especially when massaged onto dry skin before emulsifying.
Oil-based cleansers dissolve sunscreen, sebum, pollution particles, and long-wear makeup more effectively than water-based cleansers — without disrupting the skin’s lipid barrier or microbiome. Because “like dissolves like,” oils lift debris gently while preserving hydration and preventing the over-cleansing cycle that leads to imbalance.
Yes. Its oil-milk formulation is gentle enough to use twice without over-cleansing.
The high-linoleic oils used (safflower, sunflower, grapeseed) are known for their compatibility with both sensitive and congested skin types.
Yes — it combines beautifully with Clarify Serum, Radiance Mask, or XO Essence to create active, exfoliating, or brightening cleansing treatments.
Most users feel immediate softness and see reduced tightness after the first use, with smoother, calmer, better-conditioned skin within 1–2 weeks.