Cleanse & Be Nourishing Cleansing Balm

NOURISH & CLEANSE your skin every day with high-performance, natural and non-toxic ingredients.  Our products do not contain parabens, PEGs, phthalates, sulphates, synthetic colourants or fragrances, petrochemicals or non naturally derived preservatives:

 

Shea Butter – Extracted from the shea tree nuts, this hero ingredient is nourishing, calming and soothing. Packed with antioxidants, shea protects the skin cells from free radical damage, which in turn prevents collagen loss and promotes cell turnover.  Rich with 5 essential fatty acids, including vitamins E, A and D, it melts into skin,hydrating whilst attracting dirt and impurities ready to be wiped away leaving skin soft and smooth and without stripping it. It has very powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which makes it a fantastic treatment option for those with dry skin that needs deep nourishment.

 

Organic Coconut Butter – Suitable for all skin types, this is a great ingredient for moisturising and promoting skin elasticity. We love the way it helps our cleansing balm melt into the face, neck and décolletage on application, which makes the experience of using our cleanser even more beautiful.

 

Beeswax - We really considered whether to use Beeswax or not? We don’t present ourselves as a vegan company but we do advocate ingredient integrity. On balance, as animal welfare enthusiasts but not vegans, we decided the benefits of Beeswax outweigh any potential negatives. It's this ingredient that makes sure our cleansing balm doesn't turn liquid at the mere hint of a hot summers day or if it's stored in a hot, steamy bathroom too.  Beeswax also contains vitamin A, which is beneficial in softening and rehydrating dry skin and in cell reconstruction and it also has anti-bacterial qualities which reduces the likliehood of breakouts. Plus, we souce our Beeswax from sustainable, bee friendly suppliers. 

 

Castor Oil – Rich in Ricinoleic acid, this brilliant humectant helps retain moisture by preventing water loss through the outer layer of your skin. It also attracts impurities like a magnet, lifting dirt and daily grime and makeup away from the skin leaving skin thoroughly clean but in a less irritating way than soap and foam cleansers. Castor Oil penetrates into the skin and boosts the production of collagen, which softens the appearance of fine lines (use your cleanser as a mask as well to maximise this affect).

 

Safflower Oil – A moisture shot for skin, safflower also helps enhance the texture and tone of the skin. Thanks to its high level of linoleic acid, it's excellent in helping to balance the sebum levels in the skin.

 

Moringa Seed Oil – Often referred to as the “Miracle Tree”, this light-weight oil is high in vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, is non-pore-clogging and is great for improving the appearance skin, leaving it radiant and fresh in appearance.

 

Meadowfoam - called ‘meadowfoam’ because when in full bloom the flowers look like the white foam on top of the ocean’s waves. This clever, calming ingredient effectively sinks into the dermis and keeps skin cells firm and plump. Due to its skin detoxifying effect, it’s great in helping purge out impurities from within the pores ensuring a thorough cleanse but soothing and hydrating at the same time.

 

Apricot Kernel – Another hero ingredient for us, this oil’s high dose of vitamin E boosts the skin's ability to retain elasticity and clarity. It’s high in essential fatty acids which act to nourish dry and sensitive skin. It easily dissolves dirt, oils and makeup residue while continuing to soften skin. Apricot kernel oil passes deep into the skin to restore skin cell membranes and provide long-lasting hydration and relief. The oil's unsaturated fatty acids enhance elasticity by making cell membranes more flexible, while the oil's antioxidant vitamin C content promotes collagen production, which gives skin extra stability and suppleness.

 

Natural Vitamin E - A powerful antioxidant that fights free radical damage and promotes cell renewal for radiant, supple and healthy skin.

 

Organic Rosemary Leaf Extract - A new generation antioxidant to protect skin and fight free radical damage, and it has a wonderful smell too. Futhermore it's anti-bacterial action helps reduce breakouts.

 

Essential Oils

 

Lime Oil – a great anti-inflammatory, lime oil helps flush out impurities while promoting the growth of new skin cells.

 

Organic Lavender Oil - its inflammatory properties make it great for soothing and healing skin that's feeling irritated.

 

Organic Rosemary Oil – Added to its natural antiseptic properties, Rosemary is a great skin and mind energiser.

 

Sweet Fennel Oil – perfect for enhancing skin tone and texture, Fennel protects skin against free radicals and is equipped with nutrients to prevent cell damage. We simply love the smell that this little powerhouse gives our cleanser too.

 

Camphor Oil – relaxing both for mind and body, this natural anti-inflammatory is both cooling and refreshing, improves circulation and is skin detoxifying.

 

Butyrospermum parkii butter (Shea Butter),Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Butter)*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Ricinus Communis (Castor),  Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower), Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil (Moringa), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel), Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam), Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Helianthus annuus seed oil (Sunflower)*, Rosemarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (Rosemary Antioxidant)*, Citrus aurantifolia (Lime Oil), Lavendula angustifolia (Lavender Oil)*, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary Oil)*, Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce (Sweet Fennel Oil), Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce (Camphor Oil), Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*

*naturally occurring ingredients ** organic

Fact: Oil dissolves oil. One of the basic principles of chemistry is that “like dissolves like”. By using the right kind of oil, you can effectively, gently and naturally, cleanse your pores of dirt and bacteria, while replacing the ‘dirty oil’ with beneficial ones.

 

We have carefully selected oils extracted from natural botanical ingredients with functions to heal, nourish, protect and, most importantly, keep the skin’s natural balance intact.  Don’t be afraid of applying oil to your face, since oil alone will not produce blemishes.  Oil cleansing methods reveal more nourished and moisturised skin than traditional soap and foam-based facial cleansers can, leaving skin balanced, clear, glowing and healthy.

Plant butters are renowned for their gentle cleansing action; efficiently melting dirt and grime away from the skin without stripping it. They also nourish and condition the skin, delivering a healthy vitamin boost at the same time as cleansing.  

 

Natural butters also have a beautiful,  smooth, creamy consistency and can help lock in skin’s moisture, which means protecting the all-important lipid barrier which, all too often, gets is damaged in the cleansing process. 

 

Additionally, plant butters are packed with essential fatty acids which help maintain the suppleness associated with healthy, youthful skin. And since butters are naturally derived, skin sensitivities are extremely rare meaning our cleansing balm is suitable for all skintypes.