Botanikō Skincare

15% Glycolic Cleanser

$68.00
Description

The 15% Glycolic Cleanser is a concentrated foaming facial cleanser created for oily, congested, and blemish-prone complexions. Formulated with glycolic acid, this resurfacing cleanser helps loosen and wash away accumulated surface cells, excess oil, and daily impurities that can contribute to a dull, uneven-looking complexion.

As an alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid provides chemical exfoliation at the skin’s surface, helping improve the appearance of rough texture, visible congestion, and fine surface lines. Willow bark extract complements the exfoliating formula, while lemongrass and mountain mint provide a fresh, aromatic botanical profile.

The cleanser develops into a light foam and rinses clean, leaving oily skin feeling refreshed with a smooth, clarified, matte-looking finish. Because this is a concentrated acid cleanser, it should be introduced gradually and used according to individual skin tolerance.

Details
  • Product type: Concentrated AHA foaming facial cleanser.
  • Size: 200 ml.
  • Glycolic acid concentration: 15%.
  • Skin types: Oily, congested, impure, and blemish-prone skin.
  • Not recommended for: Highly sensitive, very dry, peeling, irritated, or compromised skin.
  • Best suited for: Excess oil, surface buildup, rough texture, visible congestion, and dullness.
  • Cleansing action: Helps lift excess oil, daily impurities, and accumulated surface cells.
  • Featured ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, Lemongrass, and Mountain Mint.
  • Texture: Lightweight cleanser that develops into a foam with water.
  • Finish: Clean, refreshed, smooth, and matte-looking.
  • Aromatic profile: Fresh, green, herbal, and citrus-like.
  • Made at the farm: Formulated in small batches in our Stone Hollow Farmstead laboratory.
Why We Love It
  • Provides concentrated alpha hydroxy acid exfoliation in a rinse-off cleanser.
  • Helps remove excess oil, surface buildup, and daily impurities.
  • Supports a smoother and more refined-looking skin texture.
  • Helps improve the appearance of dullness and visible congestion.
  • May soften the appearance of fine surface lines with consistent, appropriate use.
  • Rinses clean without leaving a heavy or oily residue.
  • Leaves oil-prone skin with a fresh, clarified, matte-looking finish.
Formula Profile

Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid used to exfoliate accumulated cells from the skin’s surface. It helps improve the appearance of rough texture, dullness, visible congestion, and fine surface lines while promoting a smoother-looking complexion.

Willow Bark Extract
Willow bark contributes to the cleanser’s botanical exfoliating profile and is commonly incorporated into products created for oily, congested, and blemish-prone complexions.

Lemongrass Hydrosol + Essential Oil
Lemongrass provides a fresh, citrus-like aroma and complements the cleanser’s refreshing sensory character.

Mountain Mint Hydrosol + Essential Oil
Mountain mint contributes a crisp, green, and distinctly herbal aroma that rounds out the lemongrass notes.

Allantoin + Glycerin
Allantoin and glycerin are included to support a more comfortable skin feel within the concentrated cleansing formula.

Gentle Foaming System
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, and cocamidopropyl betaine work together to lift excess oil and surface impurities while creating the cleanser’s foam.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hydrolyzed wheat protein functions as a conditioning ingredient and helps support the cleanser’s texture and after-feel.

Ingredients

Featured ingredients provided: Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, Lemongrass Hydrosol, Lemongrass Essential Oil, Mountain Mint Hydrosol, Mountain Mint Essential Oil.

Additional ingredients provided: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Allantoin, Glycerin, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Polysorbate 80, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate.

Please verify the complete INCI declaration and ingredient order against the current product label before publishing. The provided ingredient list does not currently show the glycolic acid, willow bark, hydrosols, or essential oils listed in the formula profile.

How to Use

Use in the evening unless otherwise directed by a qualified skincare professional. Begin with one or two applications per week and increase gradually only if the skin remains comfortable.

Wet the face and hands with comfortably cool or lukewarm water. Dispense a small amount into the palms and massage gently over the face using light circular movements, avoiding the eye area, lips, nostrils, and other sensitive areas.

Do not scrub or leave the cleanser on as a mask. Rinse thoroughly and gently pat the skin dry. Follow with a simple moisturizer appropriate for your skin type.

Do not use during the same routine as another exfoliating acid, facial scrub, retinoid, benzoyl peroxide, or other potentially irritating treatment unless directed by a qualified professional.

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day and limit unnecessary sun exposure while using this product and for one week afterward.

Good to Know

Small-Batch Production Note: Our facial cleansers are formulated in small batches in our farm laboratory using thoughtfully selected botanical ingredients. During certain times of the year, this product may be made to order and require approximately 6–8 weeks for production before shipping. Please consider this lead time when placing your order.

Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for one week afterward.

  • For external use only.
  • For use only on oily, congested, impure, or blemish-prone skin.
  • Not recommended for highly sensitive, peeling, sunburned, recently waxed, or compromised skin.
  • Avoid direct contact with the eyes, lips, nostrils, and mucous membranes.
  • Do not apply to broken, inflamed, or severely irritated skin.
  • Patch test before first use.
  • A brief mild tingling sensation may occur, but persistent burning, pain, marked redness, or swelling is not expected. Rinse immediately and discontinue use if these occur.
  • Do not use immediately before or after waxing, dermaplaning, strong exfoliation, or another professional resurfacing treatment.
  • Consult a qualified skincare or healthcare professional before use if you are under dermatological care or using prescription topical products.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
  • Natural variations in color, texture, and aroma may occur between small batches.
  • Please be aware packaging material may vary.
  • Questions about this product? info@botanikoskin.com / 205-777-5558.