Advanced Foaming Cleanser – AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser for Oily, Combination & Congested Skin

Advanced Foaming Cleanser is a daily foaming cleanser designed for oily, combination, congested, and blemish-prone skin. This AHA/BHA formula helps lift away excess oil, surface buildup, and impurities while supporting a smoother, more refined-looking complexion.

Used as the first step in the CHAR® barrier-conscious routine, this cleanser helps prepare the skin so toners, serums, hydrators, and daily SPF can be applied to clean, refreshed skin.

Step 1 in the CHAR® Barrier-First System:
Cleanse → Tone → Treat → Hydrate → Protect

◆ Why You’ll Love It

This luxurious foaming cleanser helps refresh the look and feel of skin that appears oily, congested, dull, or weighed down by buildup. With AHA/BHA exfoliating support, hydrating ingredients, and purifying botanical oils, it is designed to help skin feel clean, balanced, and ready for the next steps in your regimen.

◆ Who It’s For

• Oily, resilient, or combination skin, especially when the T-zone appears oily, congested, or weighed down by buildup
• Skin that feels weighed down by excess oil, buildup, or daily residue
• Dull or rough-looking texture that could benefit from gentle exfoliating support
• Blemish-prone skin looking for a deeper-feeling cleanse
• Those who want a cleanser that leaves skin feeling fresh, clean, and prepared for the next steps in their routine.

◆ Hero Ingredients

• Sodium Lactate — An AHA-related humectant that helps support a smoother, more hydrated feel.
• Glycolic Acid — An alpha hydroxy acid that helps refine the look of rough texture and dullness.
• Betaine Salicylate — A BHA-related exfoliating ingredient that helps support clearer-looking pores.
• 4-Terpineol — A tea tree component known for its fresh, purifying character.
• Panthenol — Pro-Vitamin B5, used to help skin feel hydrated, comfortable, and balanced after cleansing.
• Tea Tree & Manuka Oils — Botanical oils that leave the skin feeling fresh, clarified, and clean.

◆ How to Use

Shake well. Apply 1–2 pumps to damp skin and massage gently in circular motions for 30–60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Use morning and evening as the first step in your skincare routine if your skin is oily, resilient, or comfortable with active cleansers.

For combination skin, focus use on the T-zone or areas that feel oily, congested, or weighed down by buildup. Use a gentler cleanser on drier areas if needed.

Because this formula contains exfoliating acids, avoid the eye area and do not over-scrub. Follow with toner, serum, moisturizer, and daytime SPF.

If your skin is very dry, reactive, recently exfoliated, visibly irritated, or barrier-compromised, start slowly or choose a gentler cleanser until the skin feels balanced.

◆ Char’s Tip

“Prepping the skin matters. I always want clients to start with a clean, balanced canvas before layering corrective or hydrating products. If your cheeks feel dry but your T-zone feels oily, use this where you need it most. Cleanse thoroughly, but don’t attack the skin — consistency beats harshness every time.”

◆ Pairs Well With

• Pore Perfector — Helps continue the clarified, refined-skin routine after cleansing.
• Ultra Glo Booster Serum — Adds targeted exfoliating and brightening support on appropriate nights.
• Barrier Repair Ultimate Serum — Helps replenish the feel of comfort and cushion after cleansing.
• Sun Guard Sunscreen — Daily protection is essential when using exfoliating ingredients.

🧠 Skincare Insight

Oily, combination, or congested-looking skin often needs balance, not punishment. Over-cleansing or using overly aggressive products can leave the skin feeling stripped, which may make the complexion look less calm and less refined. A well-designed active cleanser should remove buildup while helping the skin feel comfortable enough for the rest of the routine.

💬 Founder Insight

“My clients often think oily or congested skin needs stronger and stronger products. What I’ve seen over the years is that skin usually responds better to a steady, balanced routine — cleanse well, treat thoughtfully, hydrate properly, and protect every day.”

◆ Formula Integrity

Advanced Foaming Cleanser is formulated with AHA/BHA exfoliating support, mild cleansing agents, humectants, and purifying botanical oils to help refresh oily, combination, and congested-looking skin without relying on harsh, stripped-skin language or aggressive claims.

◆ Sunburn Alert

This product contains exfoliating acids and may increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Use Sun Guard Sunscreen during the day and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterward.

◆ Our Standards

🌱 Vegan   |   🐇 Cruelty-Free   |   🌊 Reef-Friendly   |   ♀️ Woman Owned