Oat & Mandarin Natural Facial Cleanser

Available in 50g and 100g

A gentle, fragrance-free cleansing balm handcrafted in West Wittering from plant-based ingredients - designed to cleanse thoroughly without disrupting your skin's natural barrier. Ideal for sensitive, reactive, and menopausal skin.

Why your skin will love it

Most cleansers strip as they clean. This one doesn't.

At the heart of this formula is colloidal oat kernel flour - one of the most clinically validated soothing ingredients in skincare, proven to calm irritation and support the skin barrier. It's paired with a biomimetic emulsifier system derived from olive oil, which mirrors the natural lipid structure of healthy skin. That means it cleanses while simultaneously reinforcing your barrier - leaving skin soft and balanced, not tight or reactive.

Cold-pressed coconut and castor oils dissolve makeup, SPF, and daily grime without the need for harsh surfactants, while mandarin peel extract - cold-pressed, not synthetic fragrance - brightens dull, uneven skin tone and gives the cleanser its gentle, natural citrus note. Vitamin E completes the formula as a natural antioxidant, protecting skin cells from environmental stress.

For menopausal skin in particular - where the barrier thins, sensitivity increases, and skin can feel unpredictable - this kind of lipid-replenishing cleanse makes a real difference to how your skin feels day to day.

What's in it — and why

• Oat kernel flour (Avena sativa) — clinically proven to soothe irritation, reduce redness, and support barrier function
• Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) — gentle oil-based cleanser that dissolves impurities without stripping
• Castor oil (Ricinus communis) — conditions and softens while aiding thorough cleansing
• Olivem emulsifiers (Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate) — biomimetic, skin-identical lipid technology derived from olive oil
• Mandarin peel extract (Citrus nobilis) — natural brightener and gentle antioxidant; cold-pressed, not synthetic
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — antioxidant protection and skin conditioning
• Natural preservative system (Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid) — keeps your product safe without parabens

Full INCI: Avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citrus nobilis (mandarin) peel extract, Linalool*)* **Naturally occurring in essential oils

How to use

Scoop a small amount and warm between your fingertips. Massage gently onto dry skin in circular motions — the oats soothe as the oils lift away impurities. Remove with a warm, damp cloth or reusable muslin pad, then rinse with cool water.

✨ Evening tip: Double cleanse if you've worn SPF or makeup — first pass removes surface grime, second pass deeply cleanses.

Follow with your usual toner and moisturiser to seal in hydration.

The Puremess Promise

✔️ Handcrafted in small batches in West Wittering, West Sussex ✔️ Free from sulphates, parabens, palm oil, phthalates, silicones, mineral oil and synthetic fragrance ✔️ Natural, vegan, and cruelty-free ✔️ Packaged in PET jar — 100% recyclable

Made with love, in West Wittering.

FAQs — Oat & Mandarin Cleanser

Is the Oat & Mandarin Cleanser suitable for menopausal skin? Yes — it's specifically formulated with menopausal and mature skin in mind. As oestrogen levels drop, skin becomes thinner, more reactive, and slower to repair. The oat kernel flour in this cleanser is clinically proven to calm irritation and reduce redness, while the biomimetic olive-derived emulsifiers reinforce your skin's lipid barrier rather than stripping it. You get a thorough cleanse without the tight, uncomfortable feeling that many cleansers leave behind.

Is this cleanser safe for sensitive or reactive skin? Absolutely. It's free from synthetic fragrance, sulphates, parabens, silicones, and mineral oil — the most common triggers for sensitive skin reactions. The formula uses a natural preservative system and the mandarin scent comes entirely from cold-pressed peel extract, not added parfum. It's gentle enough for daily use, morning and evening.

How is the Oat & Mandarin Cleanser different from other natural cleansers? Most natural cleansers rely on surfactants that, even when plant-derived, can disrupt your skin's pH and strip its natural oils. This formula uses an oil-cleansing approach with a biomimetic emulsifier system that mirrors your skin's own lipid structure — meaning it works with your barrier, not against it. It's genuinely good for your skin and the planet — not just marketed that way.

Can I use this cleanser to remove makeup and SPF? Yes — coconut and castor oils are highly effective at dissolving oil-based makeup and mineral or chemical SPF without the need for micellar water or a separate makeup remover. For heavier coverage or high-SPF products, we recommend a double cleanse in the evening: the first application lifts surface product, the second deeply cleanses skin.

What sizes does the Oat & Mandarin Cleanser come in? It's available in three sizes: 30g (perfect for travel or trying for the first time), 50g, and our most popular 100g jar, priced at £20. All sizes use the same small-batch formula, handcrafted in West Wittering.