Handcrafted Anti-Aging Facial Cleanser

Made as a face cleanser, this handcrafted formula combines aloe vera leaf juice, rose hip, sea buckthorn, grapeseed, sweet almond, avocado, and jojoba oils, and CoQ10.

The cleanser contains CoQ10, which is commonly used to support aging skin and minimize signs of photoaging. Jojoba oil and aloe vera are frequently used to support hydration. Avocado oil is often used to soften dry skin. Decyl glucoside is a glucose-derived surfactant commonly used for mild foaming action and gentle grease removal. Vitamin E is also commonly used to protect lipid-rich skin and seal in hydration. Sunflower oil, rosehip seed oil, and sea buckthorn also act to soften dry skin and support the skin barrier. Lemongrass also helps clarify blemish-prone skin and pores. Xanthan gum is also commonly used to control thickness and stabilize the formula.

Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for cleansing the face. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils and butters and essential oils.
• Use: Apply sparingly into the palms, lather gently onto the face avoiding the eyes, and rinse.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: essential oils
• Size: 3.4 fl oz (100 mL)
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Sold as a single bottle

Ingredients

Organic aloe vera leaf juice, organic rose hip seed oil, organic sea buckthorn oil, organic grapeseed oil, organic sweet almond oil, organic avocado oil, organic apricot kernel oil, organic jojoba oil, organic coconut oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, decyl glucoside (derived from coconut), lauryl betaine, CoQ10, xanthan gum, organic lemongrass oil, organic aloe vera leaf juice powder, vitamin E, rose ether, citric acid

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Pairing Note

Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).