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The Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser is a gel-to-foam cleanser that helps wash away pore-clogging oil, pollution and makeup, for a comfortably clean complexion with noticeably less-visible pores.
Benefits
- Helps clear pores with just one wash*
- Improves the visibility of pores in just one week. **
- Helps to decongest skin with Salicylic Acid
- Non-drying, non-stripping
- Smells like refreshing Mint
- *Clinical testing on 24 women immediately after 1 use.
- **Clinical testing on 24 women after using product for 1 week.
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic Acid: one of the most effective ingredients at clearing acne, it gently exfoliates surface skin cells helps to help unclog and purify pores
- Bamboo Charcoal: known as the "black diamond," and made by burning bamboo stalks at extremely high temperatures, it transforms into a porous, micro-fine powder that’s capable of absorbing 100 times its weight in impurities
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Massage onto damp skin AM and PM (avoiding the eyes) until gel lathers, then rinse and pat dry. Gentle enough for daily use.
Water\Aqua\Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil*, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Monosodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Edta, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.
* Essential Oil
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients. Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
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Does this have a fragrance to it?
- Asked by vic
- Official Answer By Origins US ENThank you for your question! Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser does contain essential oils of wintergreen, spearmint and lavender. It has a very fresh, clean scent!Was this answer helpful to you
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How come I can't find the clear improvement purifying charcoal body wash gel douche anywhere on your site?
- Asked by Kiki
- Official Answer By Origins US ENThank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, Origins Clear Improvement Body Wash is no longer available. In order to focus on upcoming innovations in clean, high-performance skincare, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue some of our existing products.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this safe to use for eye makeup removal?
- Asked by sonya
- Official Answer By Origins US ENWe do recommend using a dedicated eye makeup remover to gently remove around your delicate eye area. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Good product
I was gifted by origins. The Origins Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser is a true skin savior for anyone dealing with congested pores, excess oil, or dull skin. From the very first use, you can feel this cleanser going to work—drawing out impurities, deeply cleansing without over-stripping, and le...
Most Helpful Critical Review
I don't get why they changed this
I was a long-time user of the old formulation, with saw palmetto and mint. I used it for almost 15 years, tried other face washes in between, but always went back. I don't get why they changed what was a very popular product from what I could tell. If it's to get in on the activated charcoal gimmic...
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Combo skin: this one is for you
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I was gifted the Clear Improvement Zero Oil Charcoal Detoxifying Face Cleanser by Origins and overall, I'm pretty happy with it! The texture is smooth with a gentle lather, and it has a refreshing, clean scent—nothing too overpowering. I really like the cooling sensation it gives during and after washing. It feels like it's doing something right away, and it definitely leaves my skin feeling clean and less oily without over-drying. However, I wouldn't call it a miracle product. It didn't completely prevent breakouts, especially around hormonal periods, but it did help reduce their severity. Also, if you have very dry or sensitive skin, this might be a little too intense for daily use.
Good for oily skin!
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The Origins Zero Oil Active Charcoal Cleanser leaves my skin feeling super clean and refreshed without over-drying. The charcoal really helps detox my pores and control excess oil, making it perfect for breakout-prone or oily skin days. It's a go-to in my routine when my skin needs a deep cleanse!
Keeping in my rotation!
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I have huge pores around my t-zone and I've been using this cleanser for almost 2 weeks now and it's crazy how I can already tell the difference! I would 100% recommend this product if you have the same issue! gifted by origins
It's so good
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I was super excited to receive the origins zero oil, active detoxifying, charcoal activated cleanser for my face. I love something that is going to help with my oiliness throughout the day, and I love a cleanser with this type of consistency.
Love it!
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This cleanser that I received complimentary from origins has worked so well for me. I like that it doesn't have a strong odor and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. It leaves my skin feeling so refreshed and clean.