Glacial Face Wash
with White Willow Bark
A detoxifying creamy cleanser that deeply purifies pores while rigorously preserving the delicate lipid barrier, leaving skin refreshingly clean and structurally intact.
The biology of barrier preservation
Cleansing is often the most damaging step in a skincare routine. Traditional surfactants can raise the skin’s pH and strip away essential lipids (ceramides and fatty acids), triggering a "barrier alarm" response. This physical disruption leads to immediate tightness, increased sensitivity, and a paradoxical overproduction of oil as the skin struggles to repair itself.
Glacial Face Wash acts as a physiological hygiene system. Instead of harsh soaps, it utilizes biomimetic surfactants derived from Oat Amino Acids that lift debris without disrupting the stratum corneum. Infused with mineral-rich glacial water, it purifies the complexion while maintaining the skin’s optimal pH and moisture levels, transitioning the skin from a state of stress to a state of refreshing calm.
- Gently detoxifies and deeply cleanses to remove dirt, oil, and impurities
- Soothes stressed skin with cooling botanical extracts for a refreshed complexion
- Delivers balanced hydration while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Helps reduce redness and irritation for a calm, healthy-looking glow
Massage a dime-sized amount over damp face and neck, working into a creamy lather. The cooling sensation indicates the activation of the formula. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use morning and night as the first step in your reset ritual. For optimal hydration and balance, follow with your favorite toner, serum, and moisturizer.
Why It Works
Biomimetic Cleansing
Gentle, oat-based surfactants bind to impurities and excess sebum, lifting them away without stripping the skin’s protective oils or causing tight, “squeaky clean” dryness.
Keratolytic Refining
Natural salicylates penetrate the pore lining to dissolve congestion and debris, helping prevent future breakouts while smoothing surface texture.
Thermal Refresh
A mild cooling sensation activates upon contact, instantly soothing the feeling of inflammation and revitalizing tired, sluggish circulation.
Lipid Restoration
Botanical oils rich in essential fatty acids deposit a protective cushion during cleansing, helping keep the skin barrier soft, balanced, and flexible.
Icelandic Elements
Pure, resilient sources from the Arctic ecosystem.
Icelandic Glacial Water
The mineral carrier. Filtered through volcanic rock for centuries, this exceptionally pure water is rich in essential minerals. It helps hydrate the skin, deliver moisture to cells, and support a visibly clearer complexion.
White Willow Bark (Salix Alba)
The natural pore refiner. A botanical source of salicylic acid that provides gentle keratolytic action, exfoliating dead skin cells and dissolving pore-clogging impurities for a clean, smooth complexion.
Icelandic Kelp (Ascophyllum Nodosum)
The soothing bio-shield. A nutrient-rich algae that helps calm visible redness and supports the skin’s natural resilience against environmental stressors.
Science-Led Actives
High-performance, physiological ingredients designed to support barrier health.
Oat Amino Acids
The biomimetic surfactant. Derived from protein-rich oats, these cleansing agents are structurally similar to the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF). They cleanse effectively while helping retain moisture, even after rinsing.
Cylindrica Seed Oil
The lipidic guardian. A potent botanical oil rich in structural lipids that helps reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier during cleansing, preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and leaving skin feeling soft, not stripped.
Water/ Aqua/ Eau, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Behenic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Menthol, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Sea Silt Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Water, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract*, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Red 40 (CI 16035), Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hexamethylindanopyran.
100% vegan and cruelty-free. Dermatologist tested.