Cleansing Wash

A gentle, daily facial cleanser that thoroughly removes impurities, makeup, and excess oil without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. Formulated with sweet almond oil, castor oil, and a therapeutic blend of sweet basil, lemon, and bergamot essential oils — this is the cleanser your skin has been waiting for.

Key Benefits

• Thorough yet gentle cleansing — removes impurities, makeup, and excess oil without disrupting the skin's natural barrier
• Maintains moisture balance — sweet almond and castor oils nourish as they cleanse, leaving skin soft rather than tight or dry
• Suitable for all skin types — including sensitive, dry, and combination skin
• Brightening and clarifying — lemon essential oil gently brightens and evens skin tone with regular use
• Antibacterial and balancing — sweet basil and bergamot essential oils help control bacteria and balance oil production
• Sensory ritual — the fresh, uplifting aroma of basil, lemon, and bergamot transforms your daily cleanse into a moment of genuine self-care

Key Ingredients

• Sweet Almond Oil - Rich in vitamins A and E, sweet almond oil is one of the gentlest and most effective cleansing oils available. It dissolves impurities and makeup while simultaneously nourishing and softening the skin — making it ideal as the base of a daily cleanser. Non-comedogenic and suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.
• Castor Oil - A natural cleanser with powerful antimicrobial properties. Castor oil draws out impurities from the skin, smooths the skin's surface, and helps maintain the skin's protective barrier — ensuring the cleanser does its job without over-stripping.
• Homeopathic Tissue Salts - Developed by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler in 19th century Germany, tissue salts are 12 minerals the body needs to repair and maintain itself. The tissue salts in this cleanser act as a natural skin cleanser and support moisture balance — working alongside the botanical ingredients to leave skin genuinely clean and balanced. An ingredient found in no other skincare brand.
• Sweet Basil Essential Oil - A natural antibacterial and antifungal oil that helps control the bacteria that contribute to breakouts and congestion. Sweet basil also has a clarifying effect on the skin, leaving it clean and refreshed after every use.
• Lemon Essential Oil - A brightening and astringent oil that gently tones the skin, tightens pores, and helps even out skin tone with regular use. Lemon is naturally antibacterial and adds a fresh, uplifting quality to the cleansing experience.
• Bergamot Essential Oil - A balancing and mood-lifting oil that helps regulate sebum production, making it particularly beneficial for combination and oily skin types. Bergamot's fresh, citrusy aroma adds a genuinely uplifting dimension to your morning or evening cleanse.

How to Use

1. Wet face and neck with warm water
2. Apply a small amount of the Cleansing Wash to damp fingertips
3. Gently massage into the skin using circular motions, working from the centre of the face outward
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel
5. Follow immediately with your Puraka serum and moisturiser

Tip: Use as the first step in the Activated Charcoal Deep Cleansing Mask routine — cleanse first, then apply the mask for a thorough weekly deep cleanse ritual.

About Puraka

Formulated by Melissa Foreman — homeopath, naturopath, and natural health expert with over 20 years of experience. Every Puraka product is 100% natural, cruelty-free, and free from synthetic fillers, petrochemicals, and animal products. Nothing is included without a reason.

Puraka means inhale in Sanskrit.

Suggested Pairings

• Puraka Activated Charcoal Deep Cleansing Mask — use the Cleansing Wash before applying the mask for a complete weekly deep cleanse ritual
• Puraka Hydrating Super Serum — follow cleansing with the serum for immediate hydration and brightening
• Puraka Active Day Cream — complete your morning routine with daily anti-ageing protection