Clearing Cleanser with Tea Tree & Charcoal

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The Clearing Cleanser is a gentle, sulfate-free gel cleanser for oily and breakout-prone skin — an aloe-and-glycerin base that cleanses without the tight, stripped feeling harsh ac ne washes leave behind, while activated charcoal lifts excess oil and a touch of tea tree adds a classic purifying finish. It supports the look of clearer pores, morning and night. Free shipping on every order. 30-day full-refund guarantee. Who it’s for. This cleanser suits people with breakout-prone or oily skin, anyone who wants the look of clearer pores without a stripped feel, those who prefer sulfate-free cleansers, and anyone wanting a daily clarifying step. For persistent breakouts, pair it with a leave-on treatment — the Clarity Serum with 10% niacinamide is the targeted next step. It’s not the right fit if you have very dry or compromised skin, need a hydrating cleanser as your only step, or are sensitive to tea tree oil specifically. Why it works. The acne-cleanser mistake most people make is confusing dryness with cleanliness — the tight, squeaky feeling of a sulfate cleanser reads as clean but leaves a stressed surface that can look worse over time. This one clears without stripping. Activated charcoal physically binds sebum and debris during the wash and lifts it away on rinsing; cocamidopropyl betaine in an aloe-and-glycerin base cleans without removing the barrier lipids that SLS strips; and a touch of tea tree adds a familiar purifying botanical suited to oily skin. One honest note on the tea tree: its clinical research used a higher leave-on concentration than a rinse-off cleanser delivers, so here it’s a supporting finish, not the workhorse — the charcoal and gentle base do the everyday work. The key ingredients and the evidence. Aloe Vera Juice keeps the cleanse from leaving skin tight (Surjushe et al. 2008, Indian J Dermatol). Activated Charcoal is a highly porous structure that adsorbs sebum and debris during the wash, lifted away on rinsing (Springer 2024). Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a classic purifying botanical, among the more widely studied plant extracts for oily, breakout-prone skin (Bassett 1990, MJA) — though that study used a higher leave-on concentration than a rinse-off delivers, so here it’s a supporting touch. How to use it. Massage gently for a full 60 seconds, then rinse — the charcoal does its work in the time the cleanser’s on your skin, so don’t rush it. In a full routine, follow with the Clarity Serum to treat and the Balance Gel to finish. This is the clearing step of the Clarity Routine; one product helps, but clearer-looking skin comes from the eight-week sequence. What to expect. Week one, a cleaner baseline — skin looks less oily and pores look tighter. Weeks two to four, a less congested look with fewer clogged-looking pores. Weeks four to eight, steadier skin with less of the tight, dry-then-oily rebound harsher cleansers cause. Common questions. Twice a day? Yes — the gentle sulfate-free base avoids the dry rebound that limits many cleansers to once daily. Will it clear my breakouts? It gives a cleaner, less congested baseline; persistent breakouts usually need a leave-on treatment like the Clarity Serum — think of this as the foundation, not a standalone fix. Safe with retinol or AHAs? Yes — it cleans gently, so you can layer leave-on actives without piling on irritation. Will it dry me out? No — the aloe and glycerin base keeps skin comfortable. Full ingredients. Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Oil Ethers, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Guar Gum, Activated Charcoal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol. Contains tea tree essential oil. “For the congested days. It clears the oil and grime without leaving my skin tight or angry — the aloe base is why I can use it morning and night.” — Kris Made in USA | 4 fl oz Show more