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Foaming Gel-to-Oil
100 ml / 3.4 fl oz
Just like nature, skin’s harmony is made through balance. This decongesting cleanser deeply detoxifies without disrupting your skin’s barrier. Many cleansers work like antibiotics: they remove the bad stuff and the good, often leaving your skin stripped, sensitive, and vulnerable.
The Barrier Balancing Cleanser is designed to support your skin’s barrier while still doing the dirty work: removing SPF, sweat, pollution, and grime — BUT without stripping or clogging. Leveraging a unique blend of prebiotics and oils, this formula works to improve skin barrier function while protecting against free radicals.
Starts as an gel-oil texture that transforms into a frothy milk when rubbed with water. Gently releases SPF, sweat, grime, makeup, and pollution. Never skin stripping or clogging, and formulated without harsh actives that impact microbial diversity. Balances natural sebum levels to keep skin happy and clear. Ideal for sensitive and breakout prone skin.
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Microbiome supporting
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Hydrating
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Dermatologist tested
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Fragrance free
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Non clogging
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Non comedogenic
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Non stripping
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Removes sweat, grime, spf and other environmental stressors
Just like nature, skin’s harmony is made through balance. This decongesting cleanser deeply detoxifies without disrupting your skin’s barrier. Many cleansers work like antibiotics: they remove the bad stuff and the good, often leaving your skin stripped, sensitive, and vulnerable.
The Barrier Balancing Cleanser is designed to support your skin’s barrier while still doing the dirty work: removing SPF, sweat, pollution, and grime — BUT without stripping or clogging. Leveraging a unique blend of prebiotics and oils, this formula works to improve skin barrier function while protecting against free radicals.
Starts as an gel-oil texture that transforms into a frothy milk when rubbed with water. Gently releases SPF, sweat, grime, makeup, and pollution. Never skin stripping or clogging, and formulated without harsh actives that impact microbial diversity. Balances natural sebum levels to keep skin happy and clear. Ideal for sensitive and breakout prone skin.
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Microbiome supporting
-
Hydrating
-
Dermatologist tested
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Fragrance free
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Non clogging
-
Non comedogenic
-
Non stripping
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Removes sweat, grime, spf and other environmental stressors

“As a scientist deeply committed to advancing skin health, we developed this cleanser to protect what matters most: your skin barrier and microbiome. It features a unique surfactant system that lifts away sunscreen and makeup without stripping the skin. A caring blend of squalane, oat, and grapeseed oils nourishes as it cleanses, while bio-ferments help support skin balance. Most importantly, it’s completely free from fragrance and preservatives, making it safe even for the most sensitive skin.”

@dr.elsajungman
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Designed with Hellobiome to support the skin microbiome
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No animal cruelty and vegan formula
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Dermatologist tested and Fragrance-free
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100% naturally derived Ingredients, zero preservatives
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Improves skin barrier function
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100% recycled, ocean-bound plastic from OceanWorks

“As a scientist deeply committed to advancing skin health, we developed this cleanser to protect what matters most: your skin barrier and microbiome. It features a unique surfactant system that lifts away sunscreen and makeup without stripping the skin. A caring blend of squalane, oat, and grapeseed oils nourishes as it cleanses, while bio-ferments help support skin balance. Most importantly, it’s completely free from fragrance and preservatives, making it safe even for the most sensitive skin.”

@dr.elsajungman
Microbiome Supportive Ingredients:
- TeraFluid Light: Breaks down grime and sunscreen while optimizing the absorption of nourishing oils and antioxidants, supporting a deeply cleansed yet balanced complexion.
- Betaine: Helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance, ensuring a gentle cleanse that removes dirt and sunscreen without causing dryness or irritation.
- Squalane: Replenishes essential moisture lost during cleansing, offering antioxidant protection against environmental stressors and leaving skin soft, calm, and comfortably hydrated.
Other positive ingredients:
- Trehalose: Prebiotic that offers protection against skin dehydration and environmental stress by maintaining cell integrity and reducing inflammation.
- Sucrose Stearate: Serve as a gentle surfactant that enhance the product's texture and stability, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
- Glycerin: Enhances skin hydration and has potential antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis, which can protect and maintain the skin’s microbiome balance.
- Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil: Provides antioxidant effects and combats pathogens like E.coli and C. albicans.
- Saccharomyces Ferment: Saccharomyces cerevisiae produces antimicrobial peptides with bioactivity against foodborne pathogens like C. albicans, C. krusei, E. coli, L. monocytogenes, and Salmonella spp. It also produces mycocin to target against other yeast species.
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil: Helps maintain healthy skin barrier and inhibits growth of pathogenic S. aureus in atopic dermatitis and supports the growth of beneficial bacterium such as S. epidermidis and enhance production of lactic acid.
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil: Shown antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria S. aureus and increase microbial diversity while maintaining stability in vitro.
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil: Support the microbiome with activity against bacterial pathogens including skin pathogen Staphylococccus aureus. Also has antifungal activity against dermatomycetes, fungi that may cause skin or nail infections.
Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sucrose Stearate, Betaine, Saccharomyces Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Spirulina, Platensis Extract, Trehalose, Sodium Citrate
See for more information on our ingredients page.
Step 1:
After a long day, sweat sesh, or time spent in the sun. Apply 1-2 pumps of barrier balancing cleanser to dry or wet face. Rub into skin to release grime.
Step 2:
Add water to skin as cleanser begins to froth into a milky texture, helping further cleanse and hydrate your skin.
Step 3:
Towel dry skin. For best results, apply Deeper Dive Hydrator post-cleanse
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we put our cleanser to the test
97% of participants agree this cleanser feels gentle + moisturizing
93% agree skin feels supple, balanced, and hydrated after using this cleanser
93% agree their natural skin barrier feels balanced after using this cleanser
What to expect






What to expect


Step 1
After a long day, sweat sesh, or time spent in the sun. Apply 1-2 pumps of barrier balancing cleanser to dry or wet face. Rub into skin to release grime.

Step 2
Add water to skin as cleanser begins to froth into a milky texture, helping further cleanse and hydrate your skin.

Step 3
Towel dry skin. For best results, apply Deeper Dive Hydrator post-cleanse.
How to apply



BIO BASED INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We formulated the Freak Barrier Defense System™️ specifically to defend and strengthen your skin microbiome and skin barrier. Meet the proprietary ingredients that set us apart.

TeraFluid Light
- Breaks down grime and sunscreen
- Optimizes the absorption of nourishing oils and antioxidants
- Supports a deeply cleansed yet balanced complexion

Squalane
- Replenishes essential moisture lost during cleansing
- Offers antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Leaves skin soft, calm, and comfortably hydrated

Betaine
- Helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance
- Ensures a gentle cleanse that removes dirt and sunscreen without causing dryness or irritation
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