A Cooling Neuro-Cleansing Balm

A Cleansing Ritual for Your Skin & Mind

More than just a cleanser, this luxurious oil-to-milk balm is designed around the emerging science of the Skin-Brain Axis—the two-way communication network between your skin's sensory receptors and your nervous system.

As it melts away even waterproof makeup, SPF and daily pollution, the balm transforms into a silky milk on contact with water, leaving skin beautifully clean, calm and comforted—never stripped.

The result is skin that doesn't simply look healthier, but feels calmer, fresher and more balanced.

The Science Behind the Skin-Brain Axis

Your skin contains millions of sensory nerve endings that continuously communicate with your brain. Environmental stress, pollution, UV exposure and emotional stress can overstimulate these pathways, contributing to redness, sensitivity, inflammation and premature ageing.

This growing field of neurocosmetics focuses on ingredients that support both skin physiology and the skin's sensory experience, helping reduce visible signs of stress while creating a feeling of comfort and wellbeing. Recent reviews suggest that carefully selected botanical extracts and sensory ingredients may influence neurocutaneous receptors involved in skin comfort, barrier function and emotional perception.

Neuroactive Botanical Complex

❄ Peppermint Oil

Peppermint contains naturally occurring menthol, which activates TRPM8 cold receptors within the skin. These receptors create an immediate cooling sensation that the brain interprets as freshness and comfort—without actually lowering skin temperature.

The refreshing sensory response helps transform cleansing into a calming ritual while leaving skin feeling invigorated and clean.

🌿 Jasmine Flower Wax

Jasmine has long been prized in aromatherapy, but modern neurocosmetic research is now exploring how its aroma and skin contact may positively influence the skin-brain connection.

Studies suggest jasmine fragrance can promote relaxation by influencing autonomic nervous system activity, helping reduce feelings of stress while enhancing the overall sensory skincare experience. Neurocosmetic research is also investigating jasmine-derived actives for their role in supporting skin comfort and wellbeing.

🍃 Green Tea Extract

Rich in naturally occurring polyphenols and flavonoids, Green Tea provides powerful antioxidant protection against environmental oxidative stress.

Research has demonstrated its ability to help defend against free radical damage while supporting a calmer-looking complexion, reducing visible redness and helping protect the skin's natural barrier from daily environmental aggressors.

✨ Supporting Botanical Oils

• Coconut Oil to dissolve makeup and impurities effortlessly
• Grapeseed Oil rich in antioxidant vitamin E
• Peach Kernel Oil to soften and nourish
• Shea Butter to replenish the skin barrier
• Bisabolol to help soothe sensitive skin
• Vitamin E for antioxidant protection

Why You'll Love It

✔ Dissolves waterproof makeup, SPF and impurities

✔ Oil-to-milk texture rinses clean without residue

✔ Leaves skin feeling cool, calm and refreshed

✔ Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier

✔ Rich in antioxidant botanical extracts

✔ Suitable for all skin types, including stressed and sensitive skin

✔ A sensory cleansing ritual inspired by neurocosmetic science

How to Use

Massage a 10p-sized amount onto dry skin using gentle circular movements to dissolve makeup, sunscreen and impurities.

Pause for 5–10 seconds to allow the cooling peppermint and aromatic jasmine to activate the skin's sensory receptors.

Add warm water to transform the balm into a silky cleansing milk before rinsing thoroughly.

Use morning and evening.

Full Ingredients

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grapeseed) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Sorbitan Stearate, Jasmine Grandiflorum Floral Wax, Polyglyceryl-4-Oleate, Coco-Glucoside (and) Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Tocopherol.

Naturally Crafted

Because this product is made with naturally derived oils and botanical waxes, slight separation may occur. This is completely normal and does not affect performance or quality.

Scientific references supporting the copy

• Rizzi V. et al. Neurocosmetics in Skincare—The Fascinating World of Skin-Brain Connection (2021) — foundational review of neurocosmetics and skin–brain signalling.
• Sánchez-Peña M.J. et al. Neurocosmetics and Aromatherapy Through Neurocutaneous Receptors (2025) — discusses TRP receptors, olfactory pathways and neurocutaneous signalling.
• Recent reviews of neurocosmetics emphasise that skin communicates bidirectionally with the nervous system and that sensory ingredients can influence comfort perception and emotional wellbeing, while noting that robust clinical evidence is still emerging

Photo Credit Thea Lovstad