Fresh Face Forward: Organic Ingredient Spotlight

Our Fresh Face Cleanser is the foundation upon which our entire skincare line is built. We created it from a blend of anti-inflammatory, super nourishing, and gentle cleansing ingredients to help you remove makeup, dirt, and impurities from your skin without stripping your skin barrier or negatively impacting your skin microbiome.

We’ve written before about the benefits of the dynamic duo of ingredients that make up our Hella Hydrating Serum: organic cold-pressed rosehip oil and hyaluronic acid. We’ve also talked about why you should use a toner and how it helps balance skin pH; however, we’ve never done a deep dive into the skin-loving benefits of our cleanser.

Today’s post will highlight the incredible benefits of the organic ingredients that make up our Fresh Face Cleanser so you know that you’re getting nothing but the very best!

Organic Vegetable Glycerin

The base of our Fresh Face Cleanser is organic vegetable glycerin (such an underrated ingredient!), not water like the large majority of cleansers. That’s because this ingredient has humectant properties, meaning it helps draw water to your skin to increase hydration and moisture. It’s also what gives our cleanser its unique, honey-like texture. Many cleansers contain harsh soaps that can strip your skin, leaving it feeling tight and dry.

Thanks to this hydrating base, our Fresh Face Cleanser gently cleanses your skin, without stripping away too much sebum, which can simultaneously dry out your skin and then lead to an overproduction of oil as it tries to find the right balance. This overproduction can lead to clogged pores and breakouts, which is anything but joyous!

Organic Comfrey Root

If you’ve ever used our cleanser and noticed the dark brown flecks, rest assured what you're seeing is finely ground organic comfrey root! We added this potent ingredient to our cleanser because it contains powerful substances called rosmarinic acid and allantoin, which are responsible for many of its health & beauty benefits. One of the major effects of these compounds is to soothe inflamed skin, such as those with acne, rosacea, or eczema thanks to their potent anti-inflammatory properties.

When it comes to a healthy glowing complexion, proper cell growth is key. The allantoin in comfrey root helps promote healthy cell growth and even promotes the proper shedding of the outermost layer of skin cells, which is important for cell turnover and glowing skin.

Comfrey root also plays a key role in maintaining skin hydration for skin that looks soft, vibrant and healthy. The allantoin in comfrey root extract is an amazing skin softener. When applied to the skin, it creates a protective layer over the cells that helps to lock in moisture, while still allowing the skin to breathe for your healthiest, happiest skin.

Remember the rosmarinic acid mentioned above? Well it turns out that in addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, it’s also a powerful antioxidant. Applying topical antioxidants to the skin is a great way to protect it from environmental damage from UV rays. Since we know that sun damage can prematurely age the skin, adding an extra layer of skin protection in the form of antioxidants can help you age gracefully.

Finally, the tannins found in this plant also play an important role in protecting the skin from environmental toxins. Tannins are often found just below the surface of the root and help protect it from plant pathogens. When used topically, tannins have a natural astringent quality that can help support skin tone and texture, while protecting it from bacteria and other environmental stressors.

To get the most benefits from the active ingredients in your cleanser, we (and dermatologists!) suggest gently massaging it into your skin for one minute to allow the ingredients to penetrate the skin and provide their benefits.

Organic Golden Jojoba Oil

We’ve already written an entire post about the skin-nourishing benefits of organic golden jojoba oil, but it’s another important ingredient in our cleanser that supports healthy, supple skin. Jojoba oil is actually a waxy plant ester that is packed with vitamin E that functions as an antioxidant on the skin to help protect against free radical damage and support a healthy glow.

Like organic vegetable glycerin, organic golden jojoba oil is a humectant, which means it attracts water to the surface of the skin which helps to keep skin hydrated. Hydrated skin is healthy skin since it is a crucial component of the protective skin barrier. This oil is also non-comedogenic and naturally antibacterial, which is great for those who might struggle with bacterial acne. It also help send a message to your skin that it has produced enough sebum, which can prevent clogged pores and oily skin.

This oil also helps soothe skin irritation and can alleviate dry, itchy skin thanks to the combination of benefits already listed. It makes a wonderful addition to a skincare plan that is designed to support your natural glow.

Organic Chamomile Extract

Last, but certainly not least, we added organic chamomile extract to our formula. This beautiful flower can be used internally, like in a delicious tea, and externally to support sleep and skin health. Also known as German Blue Chamomile, this extract has natural anti-inflammatory and calming properties helping to reduce redness which is beneficial for sensitive skin and inflammatory based skin conditions like rosacea. Rich in polyphenols known to speed up cell regeneration, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. These polyphenols also fight against harmful free radicals, protecting our skin from environmental damage and slowing signs of aging.

You can support your skin with the soothing, regenerative, and nourishing qualities of these incredible plant botanicals by adding Fresh Face Cleanser to your routine.

For the best results, follow up with a couple of calming spritzes of our Magical Mist Toner and a deeply hydrating and moisturizing application of our Hella Hydrating Serum. You can even find organic cold-pressed jojoba oil in our Eye Elixir as part of the nourishing organic eye serum that helps to reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine lines. And organic comfrey root is the primary ingredient in our gently exfoliating Supernatural Mask.