Exfoliating & Brightening Face Wash – Glycolic Acid & Niacinamide Cleanser

A cleanser with glycolic acid and niacinamide in it, alongside the Ayurvedic herbs we usually work with. It exfoliates gently every time you wash, which over a few weeks does more for dull, uneven skin than a harsh scrub once a week.

The glycolic acid is derived from sugarcane. The niacinamide does the brightening and pore work. Manjistha, licorice, neem and tea tree are the Ayurvedic side of the formula, and they are there for the same reasons they are in our powders.

What It Does

• Lifts dead skin. Glycolic acid is an AHA — it loosens the dull surface layer instead of scrubbing it off
• Evens out tone. Niacinamide, manjistha and licorice all work on pigmentation and unevenness
• Refines pores and texture. The most noticeable change after three or four weeks
• Keeps breakouts in check. Neem and tea tree, in a wash-off format where they are safe at low strength
• Does not leave skin tight. Aloe vera and cucumber are there to stop it overshooting

How to Use It

1. Wet the face with lukewarm water
2. Work a small amount into a lather in your hands, then onto the skin
3. Massage for 30–60 seconds — an acid cleanser needs contact time, so counting matters
4. Rinse well and pat dry
5. Follow with a toner and a moisturiser or face oil

Start with once a day, at night. Build to twice a day only if your skin is comfortable with it. This is an exfoliating cleanser, so more is not better.

Use sunscreen. Any AHA makes skin more sensitive to sun. This is not optional if you are using it regularly.

What to Expect

• First week: skin feels smoother immediately after washing
• 2–3 weeks: texture looks more even, makeup sits better
• 4–6 weeks: visible brightening and refined pores
• Pigmentation: slower — give it three months, and pair it with a leave-on product

Who It Suits

Good for: dull, uneven, textured or congested skin. Oily and combination skin. Blackheads.

Go carefully if: your skin is very dry, sensitive or already using a retinoid or another acid. Use it two or three times a week rather than daily, and never on the same night as another exfoliant.

Pair It With

Follow with Rose Water or Saffron Water as a toner, and Kumkumadi Oil at night for pigmentation. Skip your clay mask on days you use this.

Free From

Sulphates and SLS, parabens, synthetic fragrance and mineral oils.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it sting?
A mild tingle on the first few uses is normal. Stinging or burning is not — rinse and cut back to twice a week.

Can I use it every day?
Once a day, yes, for most skin. Twice only if your skin tolerates it well.

Can I use it with a scrub?
No need, and not on the same day. This cleanser is the exfoliation.

Can I use it on acne?
Yes, and it suits congested, blackhead-prone skin well. Avoid actively inflamed or broken skin.

Do I really need sunscreen?
Yes. Exfoliated skin burns faster, and pigmentation you are trying to fade will come straight back without it.

Product Information

Key actives: Glycolic acid (from sugarcane), niacinamide, green tea, manjistha, licorice, aloe vera, neem, tea tree, cucumber
Suitable for: Dull, uneven, oily and congested skin
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test before first use. Use sun protection during the day.
Storage: Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.