Cleansing Oil
Moringa Cleansing Oil + BHA
Size: 60 ml
A deep-cleansing oil that dissolves makeup, sunscreen and stubborn impurities, gently exfoliates with BHA and rinses clean with water.
• Deeply removes makeup, sunscreen and buildup
• Helps refine the appearance of pores
• Gently exfoliates for smoother-looking skin
• Rinses clean without leaving skin stripped
The Formula Behind the Results
- Moringa Oil: Helps dissolve impurities while providing skin-conditioning benefits.
- Castor Oil: Supports effective cleansing while helping maintain a nourished after-feel.
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Gently exfoliates and helps refine the appearance of congested pores and uneven texture.
- Cedarwood and Juniper Oils: Purposeful essential oils investigated for antimicrobial, purifying and other skin-related properties.
- Massage onto dry skin to dissolve makeup, sunscreen and accumulated impurities.
- Add water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly.
- This cleanser is effective on its own.
- To double cleanse, begin with this oil cleanser and rinse it away, then follow with the Egyptian Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser.
- Eye area: this formula contains salicylic acid (BHA), which may cause sensitivity around the eyes in some people. You may use it there, but proceed with care until you know how your skin responds.
Made in small batches and shipped fresh. Please allow 1 to 3 business days for your order to be prepared before it ships.
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- Inspired by Egyptian beauty history
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Moringa Cleansing Oil + BHA: $38.00
Key ingredients
Every ingredient earns its place
Every ingredient earns its place, including every essential oil. Ancient Egyptians used fragrant oils and resins in ointments, personal care and anointing preparations. Our modern aromatic botanicals likewise have roles beyond fragrance: research into their compounds explores antioxidant activity, skin comfort, surface-cleansing properties and pathways relevant to skin aging. Each is chosen individually for the complete formula. We do not assume that every modern botanical was used in ancient Egypt.
Heritage
- The ben oil of ancient Egypt, known as b3k, used in ointments and preparations in the Ebers papyrus.
- It was a valued conditioning oil in ancient Egyptian skin care.
Research
- An oleic-rich conditioning oil studied for barrier support.
- Studies on wound care include research.
Heritage
- Willow, the source plant of the salicylates, was used on skin in ancient Egyptian medicine.
- Willow leaf appears in a poultice in the Edwin Smith papyrus.
Research
- It is a lipophilic exfoliant that clears pores.
- It carries the strongest clinical study data among these ingredients, with clinical trials in acne care.
Heritage
- Cedar of Lebanon was imported from the fourth dynasty onward.
- It was used in Egyptian preparations, valued for its durable, aromatic wood.
Research
- Studies explore antimicrobial and purifying properties.
- Those properties give cedarwood a purposeful place in cleansing care.
Heritage
- Juniper berries are named in remedies from 1550 BCE.
- Juniper also appears in the kyphi recipe at Edfu.
Research
- Studies in skin cells show suppression of inflammatory signals.
- The signals studied include IP-10 and I-TAC.
Heritage
- Castor oil is documented in the Ebers papyrus, including a skin massage preparation with moringa.
- Castor seeds have been found in tombs, marking its place in Egyptian life.
Research
- Its ricinoleic acid gives it a distinctive character among cleansing oils.
- It is an excellent deep-cleansing oil that breaks up debris and buildup in pores.
Explore every ingredient on our Ingredients page.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Our formulas combine botanical oils, shea nilotica and aromatic materials with functional ingredients chosen for texture, performance and safety. We publish full ingredient lists on each product page.
No, not every formula is vegan. Our Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser contains manuka honey, and our Egyptian Blue Endless Glow Balm contains beeswax-derived Cera Bellina. See each product's ingredient list for details.
Water-containing skincare needs an effective preservative system to help prevent microbial growth. We use an appropriate preservative in our Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser; our anhydrous products have different preservation requirements.
Our skincare products are gluten free and contain no wheat- or gluten-derived ingredients. Contact us if you have specific allergy concerns.
We do not add artificial colorants to our skincare formulas.
Our products are made in small batches in the United States.
Some formulas contain tree nut oils. We do not intentionally add soy-derived ingredients. Please consult individual ingredient lists if you have allergies.
We choose organic ingredients where practical, but our finished products are not represented as certified organic.
No. We do not test our finished products on animals.
Ancient Egyptian traditions of skincare, scent and beauty inspire our modern formulas. Co-founder and formulator Dean Harrison develops our high-performance skincare, alongside the creative perspective of Egyptian artist, co-founder and Co-Creative Director Dina Elsaid, and historical insights from Egyptologists.