VELVET MUD REFINING CLEANSER
- What it Does
- Why It Works
- FEEL & SCENT
- FULL INGREDIENT LIST
100ml
This customizable, creamy 3-in-1 "Dirt Magnet" gently harnesses nutrient dense, grounding earth minerals that cleanse, detoxify, and exfoliate creating brighter, smoother, and velvety soft skin without stripping.
The antimicrobial Activated Charcoal removes toxins and chemicals to deeply unclog pores, Pumice gently exfoliates dead cells to resurface skin and restore tone and vibrancy, and powerhouse Glacial Marine Clay packed with over 60 anti-inflammatories balances the skin, tightens and minimizes pores, reduces sebum, and adds hydration. Together with soothing Willow Bark and the powerful antioxidants of Grapeseed Oil and Witch Hazel your skin is clean, clear, protected, and luminous and your spirit grounded.
This unique formula recognizes the changing daily needs of the skin and invites a customizable experience with water being the catalyst for a lighter cleanse, a deeper exfoliation, or a 60 second flash mask. Products applied after can more deeply penetrate, and this is an excellent everyday cleanser for problematic, oily skin, and combination skin.
THE ALCHEMY
- Cleanses and Detoxifies
- Brightens
- Deeply Softens
- Smoothes Texture
- Replenishing of Vital Nutrients
- Supports Cellular Turnover to Soften Fine Lines.
*Oily/Problematic skin use 1-2x/day, normal/combo 1x/day, and dry skin as needed for a deeper cleanse. Although made for sensitive skin, go slow and gentle.
*For a full explanation of what each ingredient does and why it is in our products, consult our INGREDIENT GLOSSARY.
THE POWER OF 8 INGREDIENTS
Charcoal - acts like a “dirt magnet” absorbs toxins and chemicals, traps bacterias, detoxifies, unclogs pores, removes deeper impurities.
Pumice - a natural and gentle exfoliator from volcanic ash that removes dirt, debris, dead skin cells to reveal softer, brighter skin.
Glacial Marine Clay - unlike any other clay. It's located beneath a live and active glacier and is filled with precious minerals. It has deep cleansing and detoxification properties to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin with its mineral content and 60 different anti-inflammatories. It can also aid in clearing acne, removing dead skin cells, reducing the signs of eczema and rosacea, whitening the skin and improving circulation.
Willow Bark Extract - is a BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) a chemical exfoliant to help brighten skin. It refines pores, minimizing pore size to create an even skin tone. Due to its salicylic acid content making it antibacterial to anti acne, and decreases inflammation which is why our skin ages.
Colloidal Oatmeal- A true unsung hero packed with fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals…Used for centuries colloidal oatmeal binds to your skin and locks in moisture, giving your skin a chance to rehydrate. It also softens your skin and soothes itching. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it great for people who have dry skin, because it helps balance your skin's natural pH levels.
Grape Seed Oil - tightens and tones the skin, protects against sun damage, and reduces the appearance of blemishes. Also balances oil production, thereby reducing future acne breakout.
Manuka Honey - it can balance your skin's pH level and help slough away dead cell debris to keep your skin clean. Draws moisture to the skin. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make it key for those suffering from acne or other forms of inflammation.
Witch Hazel - a centuries-old natural remedy, it is an astringent used to treat sunburn, rashes, and acne. It contains chemicals called tannins that can help reduce swelling, repair broken skin, and fight bacteria.
The Sensorial Experience
Feel: When the earthy, gray color emerges it immediately grounds you and simultaneously sparks joy and a sense of childlike play. It feels creamy and the Pumice adds a very fine sand texture creating a little bit of weight that feels rich and luxurious.
Scent: A soft combination of Bergamot; Rosewood; Vetiver; Frankincense; Vanilla dance together to form a sweet, earthy, woody, spicy citrus note that is both grounding and invigorating.
Ingredients - Water (Aqua); Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil; Glyceryl Caprylate Caprate; Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate; Glycerin; Decyl Glucoside; Sea Silt; Charcoal; Cannabis Sativa Extract (Hemp CBD); Pumice; Allantoin; Panthenol; Bisabolol; Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract; Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract; Honey extract; Rice Bran(Oryza Sativa) Extract; Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Leaf Extract; Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Extract; Vetiver (Vetiveria Zizanoides) Roots Oil; Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia) Fruit Oil; Rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora Wood) Oil; Frankincense (Boswellia Carteri) Oil; Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract; Tocopherol; Xanthan gum; Sodium Gluconate; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6; Phenylethyl Alcohol; Caprylhydroxamic Acid;
How To Use
Sacred Self Care
WHEN TO USE: Honoring your skin type is such an important consideration for our refining cleanser. That said, these are guidelines and your skin will always show you the way.
- Oily and problematic skin: 1-2/x day
- Combo/normal skin: 1/x day
- Dry skin: Perfect as a treatment, using as needed
- Double Cleansers: (we know there are lots of you!) This is an excellent second cleanse.
HOW TO USE: The amount of water added is the catalyst for this multi-use cleanser. So to begin lean into your intuition and ask your skin what it needs as this can be different from day to day. Make sure to always use enough cleanser to achieve desired results and properly cleanse. Finally, with any kind of exfoliation (including our cleanser) being gentle is key.
- Cleanse: Generously wet your face, neck, and hands. Add a nickel size amount to your palm. Start to gently lather and apply to your face/neck massaging gently for 30 seconds and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Exfoliating Cleanse: This is about using less water to begin! Lightly damp face and neck, apply a nickel size amount to your hands, gently massage on to the face gradually adding water for 30 seconds. Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Flash Mask: Looking to deeply unclog pores, address acne, and replenish nutrients? Take a nickel size (or more if needed) to palm and apply a layer over skin for one minute at most then rinse as above. Keep usage to one minute!
*Although designed for sensitive skin because it is a refining cleanser start slow and be especially gentle.
The Self Love Intention
"I am renewed daily with a clean slate so that I may shine brightly with love."
Ingredients We Don't Use
Pharmacist and herbalist formulated, we adhere to the strongest standards of safety and do not use well over 1,400 ingredients. Read about our obsessive Clean Beauty stance.
To name a few: Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, Synthetic fragrances and flavors, PEG’s, Parabens, Ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA), Formaldehyde, GMO ingredients, Phthalates (DBP, DEHP, DEP and others), Petroleum and Mineral Oils, and Butylated compounds. We strongly encourage reading more on this here.
FAQs
If You Have Any Questions
Please reach out to us at info@priyaapotheca.com if you have any questions. We want to make sure you and your skin are loving our products and are here to help in any way we can.
Return Policy
We want you to love your products so please reach out to us with any questions. If you are not, we will do everything we can to make it right.
info@priyaapotheca.com
We are unable to process returns at this time due to the nature of our natural products. However all purchases within 45 days will be issued a merchandise credit for unopened products.
To receive your merchandise credit, returned items must be unused and in the same condition in which it was received, and in the original packaging. Once received, a credit will immediately be generated.
Shipping Policy
We create our offerings lovingly in small batches to ensure the ultimate freshness and efficacy.
We offer standard free shipping on all orders over $50. This goes out via USPS Priority Mail. If needed sooner or prefer the service of UPS we offer both standard ground and 2nd day air.
Our packages are hand assembled in Los Angeles and need 1-2 days to complete. Then shipping is normally anywhere from 3 to 7 days after that.
Are your products clean, safe for the planet, and conscious?
Additionally, we use the absolute highest
standards for deciding which ingredients we both put and omit in our
products. We consult the Environmental Working Group for all of our
ingredient inclusions. This is a standard we take very seriously, and
always will. We also believe in transparency and strongly recommend
following this link to learn more about our clean beauty ethos and a
glossary of every one of our ingredients.
I have sensitive skin. Will your products work for me?
We have formulated these products to be the gentle and soothing. For
many of our customers it has made their skin less sensitive which is
likely due to the anti-inflammatory nature of many of the ingredients.
Can I use Priya with some of my current products?
You can absolutely combine them with other products you love! At Priya
we hold space for these moments of self care to become a beautiful
ritual that is unique to you.
What about sunscreen?
We do not put sunscreen in our products and therefore recommend applying
those products separately. Wait a few minutes after Priya products are
absorbed into the skin and then apply sunscreen on top.
How do these products feel on my skin?
Our goal is to provide the most effective form of skincare and yet leave
your skin feeling clean and fresh. Therefore, our products feel
weightless, and absorb quickly. So you can apply with a lighter touch.
Are your products handmade?
They are! Priya co-founder and formulator, Judit Konrad, handcrafts
everything in small batches so we can use the freshest ingredients
possible to make the most effective products. But that’s not all - it’s
important to note that each batch receives loving attention through
mantras that are sung to the batch as it’s being made, and then receive a
Tibetan sound bath afterwards.
Please note that due to this process and the natural nature of the products there may be slight variances from batch to batch.
Are your products vegan and cruelty free?
Absolutely! Additionally they are non GMO and gluten free.
What else should I know about Priya and your formulas?
She has spent over a year of research and
development for each product that has been repeated and improved to
discover the optimal levels for skin benefits. CBD is quite new to the
market and there is little research on amount that benefits skin. So we
took time and effort to find the best ratio in each product. Please
click here to learn about the meticulous CBD process we use.