Scientifically advanced, non-foaming facial wash, free of soaps, detergents and alcohol. Thoroughly removes surface debris and restores pH balance, while gently detoxifying, exfoliating and conditioning the skin, preparing it for optimum treatment results.
Gluconolactone cleanses without abrasive particles Willow Bark Extract decongests and tightens poresFruit Enzymes resurface and activate cell turnover Vitamin B5 + Milk Thistle restore suppleness Bisabolol + Centella Asiatica calm irritation Alpha-Lipoic Acid gives skin a bright, healthy glow
We do not use: fragrances, phthalates, parabens, synthetic dyes, sulfates, formaldehyde, propylene glycol, TEA.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Bromelain, Lactobacillus/Punica Grantum Fruit Ferment Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Thioctic Acid, Bisabolol, Silybum Marianum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Massage onto wet skin for 1 minute and rinse with lukewarm water. Use AM and PM. For deeper exfoliation, apply as a mask for 3-5 minutes to a clean, dry face, then rinse off completely.
Caution: For external use only. Avoid eye contact. If eye contact occurs, flush gently and thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, consult physician. Keep away from children.
Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive, blemish and rosacea-prone.
In a clinical study, the Detoxifying Gel Cleanser instantly improved the skin's barrier function by +51% after just 1 wash.
8 hours later, skin's barrier function still showed an average +44% improvement from baseline.
In a clinical study after 7 days, of subjects tested:
100% agreed their skin felt smoother and softer 91% agreed their skin had a more youthful glow
Type: Cleanser
“We do not believe one ingredient is the cure-all for every skin care ailment. It takes a unique combination of scientific and plant-based actives to create a truly effective, problem-solving formula.”
-Marisa
“We do not believe one ingredient is the cure-all for every skin care ailment. It takes a unique combination of scientific and plant-based actives to create a truly effective, problem-solving formula.”
-Marisa
Algae
Ascophyllum Nodosum
Rockweed, nutrient rich algae found on North Atlantic coasts, contains variety of minerals, elements, vitamins, carbohydrates (alginic acid, laminarin and mannitol), and amino acids
Allantoin
Allantoin
Soothing, moisturizing and skin softening properties; promotes healthy cell renewal and healing
Aloe Vera
Aloe Barbadensis
Healing, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory properties
Alpha-Arbutin
Alpha-Arbutin
Promotes skin lightening, blocks epidermal melanin biosynthesis by inhibiting tyrosinase
Apple Stem Cells
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Phospholipid apple stem cells, stimulate and protect human stem cells while reducing wrinkle depth and promoting regeneration of skin
Arginine (L)
Arginine
Amino Acid that promotes healing and boosts collagen levels, improves immune function, detoxifies, and prevents lipid peroxidation
Argireline®
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Powerful anti-wrinkle hexapeptide with a Botulinum toxin-inspired ("Botox") activity
Arnica
Arnica Montana Flower
Improves circulation, anti-inflammatory, provides pain relief and damage repair associated with skin irritations
Ascorbic Acid (L)
Vitamin C, antioxidant, strengthens collagen, assists in brightening, provides anti-wrinkle effects, smoothes skin texture
Bearberry
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi
Natural arbutin content for skin lightening properties, anti-bacterial, antioxidant
Beta-Glucan (D)
Beta-GlucanSkin immune cell macrophage activation, protects and moisturizes, promotes healing through cell turnover, stimulates collagen synthesis, antioxidant
Bisabolol
Bisabolol (L-Alpha)Anti-inflammatory, wound-healer, reduces sensitivity, alleviates heat while soothing skin irritation
Bromelain
Proteolytic enzyme isolated from pineapple stem, hydrolyses proteins into peptides and amino acids
Blueberry
Vaccinium Angustifolium
Potent antioxidant, contains vitamin C and E, anthocyanins
Buddleja Stem Cells
Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture
Protects against photo-damage and oxidative stress through inhibition of collagenase, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
Cactus
Cereus Grandiflorus
Hydrating, helps prevent water loss, moisturizing
Caffeine
Anti-inflammatory, vasorestrictor
Carnitine (L)
Transporter of fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production, increases skin cell turnover, moisturizing, exfoliator
Centella Asiatica
Gotu Kola
Boosts collagen production, improves elasticity reducing signs of fine lines and wrinkles, assists in wound healing, anti-bacterial
Citric Acid
Alpha-hydroxy acid, exfoliates the complexion, smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, and shrinks the appearance of enlarged pores
Cocoa Butter
Theobroma Cacao
From the roasted seeds of the Cacao Tree, moisturizes, reduces dryness, improves skin elasticity, soothing
Coconut Oil
Cocos Nuclear
Moisturizing, strengthens connective tissues, anti-microbial, nourishing, healing
Collagen
70% of dermis is composed of collagen, the main protein in connective tissue, responsible for skin strength and elasticity
Cucumber
Cucumis Sativus
Used to soothe burned or irritated skin, cooling, emollient, and astringent
Dermaxyl®
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Ceramide 2, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Stimulates cell communication and then repairs age related skin damage, wrinkle smoothing, skin barrier repair
Essenskin™
Recreates the calcium gradient lacking in mature skin and supplies nutrients essential for protein synthesis. Firms the skin, improves skin reflectance, enhances skin texture and visibly reduces the sagging neck line.
Eyeliss™
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Peptide that helps prevent puffiness and reduce bags under the eyes
Ferulic Acid
Plant phenol antioxidant, provides rigidity to plant cell walls, reduces oxidative stress, and reduces damage caused by UV radiation and damage to DNA
Gallic Acid
Plant polyphenol derived from tannins, potent antioxidant, anti-fungal and anti-viral
Ginger
Zingiber Officinale
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, collagenase inhibitor maintains protein levels and skin flexibility
Gluconolactone
Poly Hydroxy Acid with broad spectrum anti-microbial properties, improves skin moisture content
Glutathione (L)
Tripeptide (glutamic acid, cysteine, glycine), antioxidant, plays major role in cellular detoxification, assists in cellular respiration
Glycerin
Moisturizes and lubricates the skin, promotes skin softness and smoothness, acts as a natural preserving agent
Glycolic Acid
Alpha Hydroxy Acid, exfoliates to remove dead skin cells, smooth skin texture, reduce signs of wrinkles
Grape Seed
Vitis Vinifera
Rich in polyphenol proanthocyanidins, protects the skin from free radicals and premature aging, increases intracellular vitamin C levels, inhibits destruction of collagen
Green Tea (EGCG)
Camellia Sinensis
Rich in polyphenol catechins, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, UV protection, inhibits collagenase
Haloxyl™
Steareth 20, Chrysin, N-Hydroxysuccinaimide, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Lessens appearance of dark circles under eyes, reinforces firmness and tones up eye area, facilitates in the elimination of blood pigments responsible for dark circle coloration and local inflammation
Hyaluronic Acid
Restores the lipid barrier of the horny layer of the epidermis and increases water absorption in the corneocytes by adding natural moisturizing factors
Lactic Acid
An Alpha Hydroxy Acid that hydrates and exfoliates, reducing wrinkles and pigmentation discolorations
Lemon
Citrus Medica Limonum
Antioxidant, inhibits melanin synthesis, provides anti-bacterial effects, cleansing, toning
LHA
Capriloyl Salicylic Acid
The ester of Salicylic Acid, a beta-hydroxy acid that works as an exfoliant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic. Enhances the appearance of dry/damaged skin, reducing dry patches/flaking and restoring suppleness
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Tyrosinase inhibitor reduces pigmentation discolorations, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant properties, immunostimulatory activity
Linoleic Acid
Polyunsaturated fatty acid, part of the Omega 6 fatty acids, helps to combat dehydration and boost skin's moisture content
Lysine (L)
Essential Amino Acid, needed to build protein and for proper collagen formation, precursor to L-carnitine needed for ATP
Malic Acid
Derived from apples, provides gentle exfoliation, smoothes skin, promotes cellular renewal
Mandelic Acid
Derived from almonds, AHA, anti-bacterial, improvement in photoaged skin , acne, abnormal pigmentation, and skin texture
Mango Butter
Mangifera Indica
Extracted from fruit kernels of the Mango Tree, high content of fatty acids, assists in moisturization
Matrixyl 3000™
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Containing messenger molecules, matrikines™, which are capable of regulating cell activities. They interact with specific receptors to activate certain genes involved in the process of extracellular matrix renewal and cell proliferation
Milk Thistle
Silybum Marianum
Powerful antioxidant, inhibits photoaging, provides protection against UVB induced photodamage
Mulberry
Morus Alba
Tyrosinase inhibitor with skin lightening properties, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Mushroom
Fomes Officinalis
Astringent producing improved skin tone, firmness, pore tightening, and moisturizing effects
N-Acetyl Cysteine (L)
Amino Acid, powerful antioxidant and detoxifier, precursor to glutathione
N-Acetyl Glucosamine (D)
Skin brightening properties, boosts immune system function, promotes antioxidant ability, decreases inflammation, encourages healing, stimulates hyaluronan synthesis
Niacinamide
Amide form of Niacin, involved in cellular respiration, lipid synthesis, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, improves epidermal barrier function, inhibits skin pigmentation, smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles
Oat Amino Acids
Avena Sativa
Promotes a tensor and anti-wrinkle effect, tones and smoothes the skin
Octinoxate
UVB blocker. Applied to skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays
O.D.A. White™
Octadecenedioic Acid
Skin brightening by helping to reduce melanin synthesis. By reducing the level of tyrosinase mRNA, tyrosinase and melanin production is decreased
Orange
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis
Source of vitamin C, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, astringent
Panthenol (D)
Provitamin B5, highly emollient, excellent moisturizing properties, perfect for conditioning both skin and hair
Phytessence Wakame
Undaria Pinnatifida
Maintains skin firmness, elasticity and smoothness, supports skin regeneration, defends against environmental stress
Pineapple Enzymes
Bromelain
Proteolytic enzyme isolated from pineapple stem that hydrolyses proteins into peptides and amino acids; used for exfoliation
Pomegranate
Punica Granatum
Antioxidant with elevated polyphenol content, contains chlorogenic acid (natural sun protection), anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal
Pomegranate Enzymes
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment
Fruit enzyme used for exfoliation with added benefits found in pomegranate
Propanediol
A natural, pure, petroleum-free glycol derived from corn
Pumpkin
Cucurbita Pepo
Nourishing phytochemicals, vitamin A and C, antioxidant carotenoids, beta-carotene, stimulates cell turnover
Retinyl Palmitate
Vitamin A Palmitate
Precursor to retinol, provides gradual non-irritating skin resurfacing, improves the visible signs of aging by reducing wrinkles and smoothing skin texture, promotes healthy collagen synthesis
Rice Protein
Oryza Sativa
Peptide that stimulates the proliferation of fibroblasts, improves cell propagation, elevates cellular metabolism, promotes collagen synthesis, reduces sign of wrinkles, and increases smoothness and flexibility
Saccharide Isomerate
A water-binding agent and emollient, an effective moisturizer containing natural carbohydrates found in the stratum corneum of human skin, binds to the free amino groups of lysine in the keratin of the stratum corneum
Salicylic Acid
Beta Hydroxy Acid, provides exfoliation to prevent pore clogging, smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, stimulates new cell growth, reduces inflammation
Sea Kelp
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Rich in iodine, mineral, antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory aspects, moisturizes, softens and helps skin retain moisture. Also contains elements that help remove toxins, soothe and can easily penetrate the skin for instant hydration
Shea Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii
Moisturizing, emollient, anti-inflammatory, nourishing, provides UV protection, quick absorption
Silk Proteins
Help plump up the skin and increase its ability to retain moisture resulting in smoother, less wrinkling
Superoxide Dismutase
Naturally occurring enzyme, eliminates oxygen free radicals caused by UV radiation and environmental stress, alleviates symptoms of skin irritation
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C better able to penetrate skin and stimulate collagen production for greater firmness and resiliency; helps protect against damage due to sun exposure, lighten pigmented areas, treat stretch marks and improve skin texture
Thioctic Acid
(R) Alpha Lipoic Acid
Involved in cellular energy production, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, assists in detoxification
Tocopherol (D-alpha)
Vitamin E
Naturally occurring fat soluble form of vitamin E, antioxidant protects from oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory
Tribehenin Ceramide-2
Strengthens and repairs the skin's natural lipid barrier, improves cell cohesion, enhances water retention and reduces dryness
Turmeric
Curcuma Longa
Antioxidant, healing and anti-inflammatory
Vexel™
Propylene Glycol, Lecithin, Caffeine, Palmitoyl-carnitine
Firms, tones and reduces slackening of skin
White Tea
Camellia Sinensis
Boosts the immune function of skin cells, protects against the sun damage, oxidative stress and immune cell damage
Willow Bark
Salix Alba
Natural source of salicylic acid, non-irritation exfoliator, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, protects against oxidative stress and immune cell damage
Zinc Oxide
Mineral-based broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB exposure
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