Purify your complexion, dissolve stubborn waterproof makeup, and optimise your skin’s natural lipid barrier with the NIOD Hydro-Ester Cleaning System (HECS), a high-tech, ester-based cleansing treatment engineered to purify without drying. Specially formulated for skin profiles suffering from environmental congestion, excess sebum, surface buildup, and barrier depletion, this advanced daily cleanser completely redefines traditional face washing. Formulated without harsh soaps, traditional surfactants, or stripping detergents, its silky, low-viscosity fluid texture glides effortlessly across the face. By utilising microscopic ester molecules to target and bind with surface impurities, it lifts away dirt and cosmetics while leaving your skin’s natural moisture barrier and protective flora perfectly intact. Benefits Advanced Ester Cleansing: Uses gentle, sugar- and plant-derived esters to break down stubborn oil-soluble debris and long-wear makeup. Preserves Lipid Barrier Function: Purifies deeply without stripping essential epidermal lipids or disrupting skin pH. Refines Pores & Texture: Helps clear away clogging surface debris to keep pores looking refined, clear, and balanced. Eliminates Post-Wash Tightness: Leaves skin feeling calm, hydrated, and touchably soft immediately after rinsing. Optimises Skincare Canvas: Creates a pristine, balanced base to maximise the absorption and efficacy of subsequent treatments. The Science Behind the FormulaNIOD leverages advanced lipid technology and bio-based esters to deliver a non-stripping, deep clean: Isolated Sugar Esters: Lipophilic molecules that attract, encapsulate, and lift away oily impurities, pollution, and makeup without disrupting the skin's moisture matrix. Glycerin-Derived Cleansing Agents: Bio-based cleansers that break down surface grime while actively drawing moisture back into the stratum corneum. Pro-Dermal Lipids: Compatible skin-identical lipids that replenish surface hydration during the cleansing phase to support barrier resilience. Why We Love ItWe love the Hydro-Ester Cleaning System because it offers the deep-cleansing performance of a heavy oil cleanser with the weightless, clean-rinsing feel of a light fluid. It completely goes away without the tight, squeaky feeling caused by traditional foam cleansers. The formula glides over the skin with effortless slip, breaking down even stubborn waterproof eye makeup and sunscreen before rinsing off cleanly with warm water. It leaves your face feeling comfortably balanced, supple, and perfectly primed for your high-potency serums. How To Use It Use daily, every morning and evening as your primary cleanser. Step One: Dispense a generous amount into dry or slightly damp palms. Step Two: Massage smoothly over your face and neck using gentle circular motions for 30-60 seconds, allowing the esters to dissolve impurities. Step Three: Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and gently pat dry. Works Well WithTo target skin volume and support overnight barrier repair after cleansing, follow your routine with the intensive, blue-hued lipid gel treatment NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%. ValuesCruelty-free, vegan, water-free, silicone-free, soap-free, alcohol-free, and formulated to suit all skin types, including sensitive profiles.