Formulated to gently remove dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities from the skin’s surface without stripping its natural moisture barrier. Unlike harsh conventional cleansers, organic options typically rely on plant-derived surfactants and oils that cleanse effectively while being kinder to the skin.
Benefits:
- Gentle Cleansing: Effectively removes impurities without causing dryness, irritation, or imbalance.
- Maintains Skin Barrier: Helps preserve the skin’s natural protective layer, preventing moisture loss and sensitivity.
- Nourishing: Often contains plant extracts and oils rich in vitamins and antioxidants that can nourish the skin during cleansing.
- Avoids Harsh Chemicals: Free from synthetic fragrances, sulfates (SLS/SLES), parabens, and artificial colors that can irritate the skin.
Organic Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Surfactants: Saponified oils (like coconut, olive, or palm kernel), decyl glucoside, coco glucoside.
- Hydrating Oils: Aloe vera juice, glycerin (often plant-derived), sunflower oil, jojoba oil, almond oil.
- Soothing Extracts: Chamomile, calendula, green tea, cucumber.
- Essential Oils (for scent and potential benefits): Lavender, tea tree (in small amounts for acne-prone skin), rose.