Barrier-respecting botanical cleanser with hydrating NMFs
Gentle surfactant system removes impurities while depositing moisture — your face feels hydrated, not tight.
Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have any medical conditions or take medications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Ingredients are the natural sources in this product. Compounds are the bioactive molecules within each ingredient that provide specific health benefits.
† Part of a proprietary blend. Individual amounts not disclosed by manufacturer.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Apply morning and evening. Gentle enough for twice-daily use on all skin types including sensitive.
Amphoteric surfactants bind to sebum and debris. Simultaneously, humectants deposit water-binding molecules into the upper epidermis. Licorice and fruit extracts deliver brightening compounds.
Over 2-4 weeks, gradual improvement in tone evenness and reduced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
This shows how the product's benefits typically develop over time — from fast-acting acute effects to steady foundational support.
A tactile, daily self-care practice that nourishes through consistent application.
Illustrative only — not a medical claim. Individual results may vary.
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Botanical Melon Cleansing Gel, by the numbers.
Gentle surfactant system removes impurities while depositing moisture — your face feels hydrated, not tight.
The hero actives carry the bulk of the dose. The supporting blend covers the gaps.
A mild, amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Widely used in gentle cleansing formulations, CAPB produces a soft lather while helping to reduce the irritation potential of primary surfactants in the formula.
A simple polyol compound and one of the most well-studied humectants in skincare. Vegetable-derived glycerin draws water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the stratum corneum, helping to maintain barrier function and skin softness. It is widely regarded as safe and effective at concentrations typically used in cosmetic formulations.
A plant-derived, non-ionic surfactant produced from coconut- or corn-sourced fatty alcohols and glucose. Decyl glucoside is one of the mildest surfactants available and is commonly used in formulations designed for sensitive or reactive skin.
A provitamin that converts to vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) in the skin. It's a powerful humectant that attracts and holds moisture while soothing and supporting skin repair.
An extract from the root of the licorice plant, used for centuries in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In skincare, licorice root is valued for its glabridin content — a potent isoflavonoid that helps manage melanin production — as well as its calming and skin-soothing glycyrrhizin.
An extract from the fruit of the watermelon, naturally rich in the amino acid citrulline, lycopene, and vitamins A and C. In skincare, watermelon extract is valued for its lightweight hydrating properties and antioxidant capacity, making it a popular ingredient in refreshing cleansing formulations.
A botanical extract derived from the common apple fruit. Rich in polyphenols (particularly phloridzin and chlorogenic acid) and naturally occurring malic acid, apple fruit extract provides gentle exfoliation and antioxidant benefits in cleansing formulations.
An extract from the common lentil seed, increasingly featured in K-beauty and botanical skincare for its gentle, skin-refining properties. Lentil extract contains trace peptides, saponins, and flavonoids that are studied for their pore-balancing and skin-smoothing effects.
The sodium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), one of the most abundant components of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). PCA is produced naturally during the breakdown of filaggrin in the stratum corneum, and sodium PCA is used in skincare to replenish this endogenous humectant.
A North American shrub used for centuries as a natural astringent. Witch hazel leaf water gently tones and refines pores without stripping moisture, making it a staple in gentle skincare routines.
A broad-spectrum botanical extract typically blending polysaccharide-rich mushroom species such as tremella (snow mushroom), reishi, and shiitake. These fungal polysaccharides — particularly β-glucans — are valued in skincare for their exceptional water-retention capacity and skin-soothing properties.
Apply morning and evening. Gentle enough for twice-daily use on all skin types including sensitive.
Day 1 · with foodAmphoteric surfactants bind to sebum and debris. Simultaneously, humectants deposit water-binding molecules into the upper epidermis. Licorice and fruit extracts deliver brightening compounds.
Weeks 2–4Over 2-4 weeks, gradual improvement in tone evenness and reduced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Week 6+ · ongoing| Ingredient | Amount per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Licorice Root Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Apple Fruit Extract, Lentil Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Witch Hazel Water, Mushroom Extract | † | † |
Gentle surfactant system removes impurities while depositing moisture — your face feels hydrated, not tight.
Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have any medical conditions or take medications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Botanical Melon Cleansing Gel is a Tier A active — built for steady daily use without rotation. The benefit compounds over weeks.
Our Smart Cycling system flags this active as 'no rotation needed' — its mechanism doesn't desensitize, so consistency wins.
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