KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS
The Liquid Cleanser is built on a mineral salt and organic oil foundation — an intentionally simple architecture that supports effective cleansing without compromising the skin's moisture balance.
Organic grapeseed oil is a cornerstone of the formula. Exceptionally light in texture, it is one of the few oils that cleanses effectively without leaving a residue on the skin's surface. Rich in linoleic acid — an essential omega-6 fatty acid that the skin cannot synthesize on its own — grapeseed oil helps restore and reinforce the lipid barrier, reducing transepidermal water loss and supporting a smoother, more supple surface over time. Its high antioxidant content, including vitamin E and proanthocyanidins derived from grape seeds, provides additional protection against environmental oxidative stress.
Flaxseed oil contributes a high concentration of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid with well-studied anti-inflammatory properties. For skin prone to redness, sensitivity, or environmental reactivity, flaxseed oil helps modulate the inflammatory response at the skin's surface — calming without suppressing the skin's own natural defenses. Together with grapeseed oil, it creates a fatty acid profile that closely mirrors the skin's own sebum, making the cleanser feel native to the skin rather than applied to it.
The mineral salt base draws on the same multi-salt philosophy found in the Bath Formularies — sea salts of varying crystal sizes that contribute trace minerals including magnesium, potassium, and calcium to each wash, while providing a gentle ionic cleansing action that helps lift impurities from pores without abrasion.
HOW TO USE
- Dispense 1–2 pumps into wet hands or directly onto a damp washcloth.
- Work into a gentle lather and apply to face, hands, or body using soft circular motions.
- Rinse thoroughly. The cleanser is formulated to rinse completely clean — no film, no residue.
- For hand washing: use as you would any premium hand soap. The organic oil base means your hands will feel noticeably different after the first use.
- For facial cleansing: follow immediately with the Hand & Body Lotion or your preferred botanical moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp.
- Pair with the Acquavena Collura, Ferisa, Mellora, Mezza, or Umbrisia handcrafted dispensers to keep the ritual beautiful at every countertop.