Cleansing is the foundation of a healthy skincare routine, an effective cleanser should leave skin feeling fresh and ready for the next steps in your routine.
At ishga, our three main facial cleansers, Active Cleansing Lotion, Marine Cleansing Balm and Exfoliating Face Wash, are all suitable for every skin type, but each offers something a little different.
Cleansing morning and evening helps remove impurities from the skin and creates a clean base for the products that follow. In the evening, it is particularly important for removing make-up, excess oil, pollution and the build-up of the day.
However, cleansing shouldn't leave skin feeling stripped or uncomfortable. The right facial cleanser should effectively cleanse while helping to maintain the skin's natural balance.
Active Cleansing Lotion: lightweight and gentle
Best for: All skin types, particularly sensitive skin or anyone who prefers a water-based cleanser.
Our Active Cleansing Lotion is a gentle, lightweight cleanser that will leave skin feeling soft and nourished. The formula combines our Hebridean seaweed extract, spring water, jojoba oil, cocoa butter and aloe vera. These ingredients work together to cleanse while supporting hydration and helping to soothe and comfort the skin.
Exfoliating Face Wash: smooths and brightens
Best for: All skin types, particularly skin that feels dull, congested or in need of gentle exfoliation.
For those who love the fresh feeling of a face wash with the added benefits of exfoliation, our Exfoliating Face Wash offers two skincare steps in one. Fine grains of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed gently exfoliate the skin, helping to lift away dead skin cells while cleansing away daily grime, excess oils and pollution. Unlike a more intensive exfoliator that may only be used occasionally, the fine seaweed grains make this formula gentle enough for daily cleansing.
Marine Cleansing Balm: rich and nourishing
Best for: All skin types, particularly dry skin or anyone who enjoys a richer cleansing ritual.
If your skin tends to feel dry, tight or in need of extra nourishment, reach for our Marine Cleansing Balm. This rich, oil-based balm melts across the skin, helping to dissolve make-up, daily dirt and oil build-up while leaving the complexion feeling thoroughly cleansed and nourished. Its nourishing blend includes shea butter, carnauba wax, rapeseed oil, sweet almond oil and castor oil, alongside our Hebridean seaweed extract.
Can I double cleanse?
Yes! Double cleansing can be particularly useful in the evening if you wear make-up, SPF or simply want a more thorough cleanse after a long day.
Try beginning with the Marine Cleansing Balm to melt away make-up and surface impurities, followed by the Active Cleansing Lotion for a fresh second cleanse. Alternatively, follow your balm with the Exfoliating Face Wash when you want the additional benefit of gentle exfoliation.
There's no need to double cleanse every time, listen to your skin and choose the routine that feels right for you.
