Algae Deep Cleanse

Natural Algae-Based Deep Pore Facial Cleanser

Healthy skin begins with a great cleanser. Great-looking skin starts with keeping pores clean from the excess dirt, oil and grime that can cause breakouts and irritations.

Like no other cleanser you have used before, Algae Deep Cleanse is your green beauty go-to – and not just because it’s actually green!

Made from an active blend of seaweed, purifying clay, nourishing botanical oils, and 100% pure essential oils, this formula penetrates deep into pores, leaving the skin thoroughly clean with a refreshing, tingling sensation.

When used bright and early in the morning it’s like a cup of coffee for the skin and the senses.

Clean, Natural, Highly Effective Formula

This formula boasts a high percentage of algae and skin-loving natural ingredients such as Kaolin Clay, Abyssinian Oil and Hemp Seed Oil.

This luxurious facial cleanser is also infused with a sustainable, micro algae cleansing oil and eco-certified micellar technology that makes it easier to dissolve makeup, dirt, and oil.

Algae Deep Cleanse Features & Benefits

• Great for all skin types – especially effective for those with easily-congested skin
• Lovely green formula has a thick creamy texture that feels comforting on the skin
• Fans love the active tingle sensation and herbal minty scent
• Gives skin a healthy rosey flush
• Gently exfoliates for a detoxified feeling
• Pores appear diminished after a good cleansing
• Complexion feels balanced, healthy and hydrated – never dry or tight
• Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids

Key Natural Ingredients

• Brown Algae (Seaweed) – Remineralizing, hydrating and purifying
• Red Algae (Seaweed) – Calming, remineralizing, and promotes gentle exfoliation
• Clary Sage Essential Oil – Evens the appearance of skin tone
• Peppermint Essential Oil – Refreshing, mental stimulant
• Lavender Essential Oil – Stimulating, balancing the look and feel of the skin
• Geranium Essential Oil - Calming
• Bentonite Clay – Purifying
• Kaolin Clay – Purifying and natural exfoliant. Promotes a detoxified look and feel to the skin
• Organic Hemp Seed Oil – Nourishing, promotes harmony for all skin types. Rich in vitamins, minerals, gamma-lineolic acid (GLA), oleic acid, steariodonic acid, and phospholipids
• Abyssinian Oil – Hydrating and calming oil that is easily absorbed by all skin types. Rich in linoleic acids, omega-6, and C22 fatty acids
• Apricot Kernel Oil – High in essential fatty acids, this nourishing oil promotes a plumped and youthful look to the skin
• Natural Vitamin E – Protects skin from free radical damage, emollient

Apply to clean skin by using a damp sponge or wet fingertips. Use quick, circular movements and work into a gentle lather. Continue quickly massaging into skin for increased stimulation and thorough cleansing.

Rinse with water, avoid getting cleanser in eyes. Use daily, preferably in the morning.

Source Vitál Tip: We like to apply Algae Deep Cleanse to our faces first thing in the morning, leave it on for a few minutes (like a mini-mask treatment), and rinse it off in the shower. The high algae content will begin to re-hydrate the skin within 30 seconds while the Peppermint wakes you up!

Other Amazing Ways to Use Algae Deep Cleanse

Double Cleansing Technique: How to Use Algae Deep Cleanse for Double Cleansing

Algae Deep Cleanse is also effective as the “Second Stage” product in double cleansing. It’s a great complement to our other cleansers, hand crafted, specifically for your skin type.

Step 1: Apply and massage a small amount of a cleansing oil or face wash that is formulated for your skin type. 

Step 2: Rinse with warm water and a soft cloth.

Tip: Use Micellar Cleansing Water to gently, quickly remove any remaining eye makeup. 

Step 3: While skin is till damp, apply Algae Deep Cleanse by using a damp sponge or wet fingertips. 

Step 4: Use quick, circular movements and work into a gentle lather. 

Step 5: Continue quickly massaging Algae Deep Cleanse into skin for increased stimulation and to break down excess dirt, oil and grime. 

Step 6: Let Algae Deep Cleanse sit on the skin on for a few minutes (like a mini-mask treatment). 

Step 7: Rinse with water, avoiding getting cleanser in the eyes. Gently pat dry with a towel and finish with your normal serums and facial moisturizers. 

The high algae content will begin to re-hydrate the skin within 30 seconds while the Peppermint wakes you up!

For extra rough or congested skin, using an exfoliating cleanser will work great with this cleanser. For this method, on bare, cleans skin start with Algae Deep Cleanse and then follow with your favorite exfoliant, like our popular Silt Scrub.

DIY Algae Deep Cleanse Hair & Scalp Mask

Algae Deep Cleanse makes for a great scalp mask to remove flaky, dead skin and improve the appearance of scalp issues such as dandruff.

Step 1: Mix 1 tablespoon of Algae Deep Cleanse with 1 tablespoon of water.

Step 2: Massage it into your scalp and wrap your head in a shower cap, plastic bag or wrap.

Step 3: Cover your head with a towel warmed in the dryer.

Step 4: Relax for 20 minutes

Step 5: Rinse well—do NOT shampoo until the next morning.

Click here to read our blog for more details about using Algae Deep Cleanse for good scalp health.

Back Acne Body Wash

Take advantage of the deep cleaning action to target other areas on the skin experiencing break outs and inflammation, such as back acne. 

While in the shower, apply a thick layer to the back, or area of concern and leave on for several minutes and rinse off. 

Not only with Algae Deep Cleanse purify and cleanse the skin, the invigorating tingle with reenergize the mind and body. Only use topically, avoid any sensitive areas.

If you are struggling with other body acne, also try the Fango Scrub for the face and body for a natural, gentle micro exfoliant that works to improve the appearance of breakouts and imperfections. 

purified water, glycerin (vegetal), laminaria digitata powder, lithothamnium calcareum powder, decyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl lactylate (vegetal) , glyceryl stearate se (vegetable derived), prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, bentonite, kaolin, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, caprylic/capric triglycerides (coconut/glycerin), hydroxyethylcellulose, salvia sclarea (clary sage) oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, cannabis sativa (organic hemp) seed oil, crambe abyssinica (abyssinian) seed oil, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil, benzyl alcohol (naturally derived), tocopherol (natural vitamin e), potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and citric acid

Algae Deep Cleanse Ingredient Spotlight

Laminaria Algae

Used to purify, hydrate and reduce the look of aging, this main ingredient contains vitamins, minerals, trace elements, beta-carotenes, amino acids and enzymes that nourish and care of the skin.

Like a superfood for the skin, Laminaria feeds the skin vital nutrients it needs for optimal health. When used in a cleanser, this algae gives the skin a detoxified look and feel while quickly working to re-hydrate. Studies have shown that within 30 seconds of topical use, algae can restore moisture to the skin.

Peppermint Essential Oil

The delightful tingly sensation that gives Algae Deep Cleanse it's invigorating kick is all thanks to Peppermint Essential Oil.

Loved throughout aromatherapy for it's ability to energize the senses and calm digestive issues, for the skin, Peppermint lends a cooling comforting feel and stimulates to promote a healthy, glowing complexion.

For this popular cleanser, Peppermint helps improve the look of acne, and other imperfections, and gives the skin and mind a healthy boost when used in the morning. 

Bentonite Clay

A great natural ingredient to use for oily, acne-prone and congested skin types, Bentonite Clay can reach deep into pores to eliminate the look of excess dirt, oil and grime than can cause blemishes and inflammation. 

Derived from volcanic ash, Bentonite Clay works by attaching itself to impurities. When you wash away the clay it takes the grime and toxins with it. This is what makes it a great option for diminishing to appearance of large pores because it is able to keep them clean of the debris that can make pores visible. 

While offering amazing purifying properties this clay won't strip the skin from essential moisture and provides a sense of balance for all skin types. 

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Harmony is the name of the game when it comes to Clay Sage Essential Oil. Used to promote a sense of balance for all skin types, this oil is especially helpful for those experiencing hormonal changes and struggling with hormonal breakouts.

Clary Sage also promotes a look and feel of detoxification for the skin and works to calm skin irritations, making Clary Sage goof for acne and problematic skin conditions. 

For Algae Deep Cleanse, Clary Sage supports a balanced, glowing complexion while encouraging a pleasant, aromatic spa experience with each face wash.

Organic Hemp Seed Oil

Great for all skin types, this organic botanical oil protects the skin from free radical damage and calms and nourishes the skin. Considered "nature’s most perfectly balanced oil", Hemp Seed will not clog pores or leave the skin feeling greasy. 

Our organic, cold pressed Hemp Seed Oil is sourced from Canada and does not contain any substances that impair mental processes, specifically THC.

For Algae Deep Cleanse, Hemp Seed works to protect the skin barrier, provide free radical protection and diminish the look of inflammation, dryness and other skin problems.