We know how challenging it is for those with acne or blemishes to find the right skincare routine
Even from the very first step, you scrutinise cleansing ingredients and textures, as experience has shown many worsen sebum levels while others strip too much and leave skin tight and sore. We’re here to help clear up all uncertainty (pun intended).
The right face cleanser is crucial for combating your concerns
For acne and blemish-prone skin, you need a facial cleanser that does more than remove surface impurities. You need a cleanser that deep cleans pores, clears all impurities, best-prepares skin for targeted treatments while avoiding triggering inflammation, and supports a return to healthy barrier function - all while keeping your problematic skin calm and in balanced condition.
That’s why we created Charcoal Cleansing Balm, one of the few 100% natural cleansers suited to blemish-prone skin.
Why blemish-prone skin needs Charcoal Cleansing Balm
Cleansing balms are often oil-based, and the myth is that oils clog pores and worsen spots, yes, but not all skin care balms are created equally. The right ingredients won’t clog pores. Quite the opposite, in fact. They’ll do skin a whole lot of good.
“Definitely recommend this if you suffer with frequent breakouts like me. I normally breakout when using a new product, but this cleared up my skin, left it feeling clean and not irritated.”
Steph, tester
A 100% natural, herbal cleansing power
All our face cleansers are entirely free of soap, SLS and SLES, as these can exacerbate an already-sensitive skin barrier. We know, though, that imbalanced skin often seeks a heavier duty cleanser to deep-clean pores and stop spot-causing bacteria from building. We loaded Charcoal Cleansing Balm with powerfully detoxifying and purifying herbs to do precisely this:
Charcoal Cleansing Balm Key Ingredients:
- Soapwort: A traditional Chinese herb with natural antibacterial qualities that gently cleanses and soothes skin.
- Activated Moso Bamboo Charcoal Powder: Effectively draws dirt, impurities and excess oils out of pores while gently exfoliating away any build-up of dead skin.
Expert note: This especially benefits men’s skin as it is thicker, and has larger sebaceous glands than women’s skin, so is typically oilier.
Additional Ingredients chosen to help Sensitive Skin:
- Squalane & Vitamin E: Potent herbal antioxidants that support healthy skin barrier function while also leaving skin feeling conditioned.
- Grape, Sunflower & Camellia Seed Oils: Three lightweight, non-greasy oils with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. We harness them to help protect sensitive skin from environmental stress, reduce redness and leave it feeling soothed and softer.
- Peach Kernel Oil: Rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids yet ultra-light, this is ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin as it helps reduce redness and leave post-cleansed complexions feeling moisturised and supple.
“This is great. My skin feels really clean and comfortable after - not tight and dry like my last face wash. It already looks in better condition.”
Graham, tester
How to use Charcoal Cleansing Balm for best results:
- Warm a little Charcoal Cleansing Balm between hands and massage over a dry face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
- Add a little water to increase cleansing action, then rinse thoroughly and remove with a damp muslin cloth for added exfoliation.
- Repeat morning and evening.
Proudly made by us in the UK
While our herbal ingredients might be grown and sourced from across the globe, the extractions we harness and then combine to create all our formulas are manufactured right here in our very own Sussex lab.
Read more reviews and purchase Charcoal Cleansing Balm here.
