Every ingredient in this formula had to fight for its life to be included.
From the moment our Cleansing Balm was conceptualized, we wanted to make something that was fungal-acne safe, 100% biodegradable, could completely remove sunscreen and makeup, decongest pores in process, rinse off cleanly with water, be gentle on skin, and function as a stand-alone cleanser if needed.
We managed to do that with only six ingredients.
INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Salicylic Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Key Highlights:
- Water: essential to all things life.
- Saponaria Extracts: contain saponins, which are natural surfactants used for their cleansing and foaming properties. In addition to their cleansing ability, Soapwort Extracts have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial for sensitive or irritated skin. Some preliminary research has also shown they possess mild antimicrobial effects.
- Salicylic Acid: a well-known beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), included in our formulation for its exfoliating capabilities. It targets dead skin cells and unclogs pores, helping refine skin texture and appearance. Its gentle yet effective action promotes clearer and smoother skin, making it a key ingredient for those seeking a revitalized complexion.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: enhances skin's softness and hydration while providing a silky, non-greasy feel. Our Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is meticulously sourced and contains no trace amount of C12-24 fatty acids, enhancing its microbial potency against Malassezia, a microorganism linked to acne and fungal acne.
- Glycerin: a natural humectant, known for its ability to attract and lock in moisture. By forming a protective barrier, it helps maintain skin hydration keeping it soft and supple, creating a less irritating cleansing experience.
Massage and Application:
The Cleansing Balm has a luxurious thick consistency that effortlessly dissolves away makeup and sunscreen. As it warms up upon contact with your skin, it becomes thinner allowing it to glide and spread smoothly, making the cleansing process more enjoyable.
Upon contact with water, it turns into a milky foam that effortlessly washes off with rinsing. Please note, this product should not be used around the eye area as it may cause stinging.
Usage as Wash-Off Mask:
Thanks to the salicylic acid, our Cleansing Balm can also be used as a wash-off mask. Simply apply a generous amount to your skin and leave it on for 5 minutes to allow the salicylic acid to gently exfoliate. It should only be used this way 1-2 times a week maximum.
Customer Reviews
I recently discovered that my moisturizer was causing my forehead breakouts after previously thinking it was fungal acne-safe. After some frantic web searching, I found this brand and have been so happy with the results. I started off with the cleansing balm and moisturizer, then decided to also try out the acne treatment gel. My skin purged a bit with the cleansing balm, which I expected and was prepared for. The moisturizer is super hydrating and doesn't leave any sticky feeling on my face. The acne treatment gel goes on just like a moisturizer and sinks in super fast as well. I'm super happy with my results and my skin is clearer than it has been in years! I still have some scarring but my texture is all gone!
Amazing texture, feels so soft on the skin, I'm using at night just following the Regimen steps, I love also leave it for 5minutes on my skin, has improved my skin so much
Love this brand!
Everything makes my face irritated and dry - especially fungal acne fighting serums. The things that "don't" make my face dry make me break out. THE ONLY THING THAT SOOTHES MY IRRITATION IS THIS CLEANSING BALM. I now use it daily (Korean double cleansing method) and could not be happier. I order these two at a time because I absolutely need to them in my life.
FINALLY! *almost crying* THANK YOU! After a series of traumatic life events my skin has been FREAKING OUT for MONTHS. Doctors put me on several oral/topical medications, chalking it up to hormonal acne, but as a life-long PCOS girlie and acne sufferer, I knew this breakout looked/felt different than just hormones. After researching on my own I thought it might be fungal acne, and found Malezia along the way. I've only been using the balm, moisturizer and treatment for a few days, but woke up today to skin I recognize. I'm so thankful to finally have some relief on the acne front. 10/10
I’m normally not the type of person to spend more than $15 on a skincare product, but the brand I make an exception for is Malezia. I haven’t found anything else on the market like this. Not only is this a cleansing balm that doesn’t cause fungal acne - significant on its own - it has salicylic acid too, yet isn’t drying. I will say that it may be necessary to follow this up with a micellar water or a gel cleanser to remove 100% of your makeup, but I always do a 2 step cleanse anyways so it’s not creating an extra step for me.
Keep it up and I will keep coming back!
Ive never had luck with salicylic acid because it usually dries out my face. But I decided to give this cleansing balm a chance because of an excess of clogged pores during the summer.
Ive used this twice so far and I have to say my face feels clean and not dry after I use it. It also has been working incredibly well with my tret. Im so happy that ive introduced this into my routine.
Let me state a small criticism up front: the first time I used this, I used it as a first step "wash" to remove my zinc oxide based, non-water resistant sunscreen, and it only did an OK job. I had to use quite a bit of product to remove my sunscreen completely. It occurred to me right away: "maybe this isn't its best use?" So then I started using it as my morning, pre shower cleanser, and wow! is it amazing in this capacity. This balm is extremely gentle, and exfoliates gently too; most impressively, it diminishes redness SIGNIFICANTLY on my face, and leaves it feeling softer than any cleanser I have ever used. I have adult acne, which is under control, so I use products to keep things under control. I have been using BHA products for 2 decades, but this is among the best I have used (the way it's formulated in this balm, it almost acts like a cleanser and gentle moisturizer in one step, which is no small feat for an acid). When you aren't removing sunscreen, only a small amount of the balm is needed to cleanse skin, so--while this is expensive--it's a good value. Highly recommended.
Feel like this was the step in my skincare routine my skin was missing! Love this cleanser and my skin is so soft after using.
Love the way this leaves my skin. Goes on smooth, and doesn’t make your skin feel dry.