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Amala: Charcoal Facial Cleanser
A 2 oz gel face wash. The first ingredient is organic aloe vera juice, not water. Cleans with coconut-derived surfactants and contains no SLS or SLES.
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Amala Charcoal Facial Cleanser is a gel that washes off daily oil, sunscreen and light makeup. Built on organic aloe vera juice instead of water. Cleans with two coconut-derived surfactants, no SLS or SLES. Contains tea tree essential oil.
Description
Indulge your skin with the gentle cleansing power of our Paraben-Free Charcoal Facial Cleanser. Designed for a fresh feeling, our cleanser is crafted to help cleanse the skin with a blend of natural ingredients. Enjoy the sensation of washing away the day's build-up of dirt and makeup, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and clean. Our formula is tailored for daily use, aiming to leave your skin feeling soft and non-dry after each wash. Plus, it’s a great companion for removing post-workout sweat and makeup!
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Oil Ethers, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Guar Gum, Activated Charcoal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol (Paraben-Free Preservative), Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil, Vitamin E
Manufacturer's country: USA
Product amount: 2 oz
Gross weight: 0.15lb/69g
Suggested use: Wet skin with warm water and massage a small amount of gel onto face, working into a lather. Rinse well.
Warning: This product is for external use only and is not intended to be ingested. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with a healthcare professional before use. Should any irritation occur, please discontinue use immediately.
Ingredients
Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Oil Ethers, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Guar Gum, Activated Charcoal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol (Paraben-Free Preservative), Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil, Vitamin E.
No sodium lauryl sulfate, no sodium laureth sulfate, no parabens. Contains tea tree essential oil. See "Before you buy" below if you have reacted to it before.
How to Use
Wet your face with warm water. Massage a pea-sized amount of gel over the skin until it forms a light lather. Rinse well. Use once or twice a day.
Before the first full use, patch test on your jawline for a few days.
External use only. Avoid the eyes. Stop if irritation occurs.
Shipping & Guarantee
Ships from the USA in 3 to 5 business days. Free US shipping on orders over $50 and on every subscription order. If it is not right for you, contact us within 30 days of delivery.
Key ingredients
A closer look at three of them
Activated Charcoal
Coconut Oil
Organic Aloe Vera Juice
Amala: Charcoal Facial Cleanser
At a glance
Specifications
| Product amount | 2 oz (69 g gross weight, including the bottle) |
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| Format | Gel cleanser on an aloe vera juice base |
| Surfactants | Coconut oil ethers and cocamidopropyl betaine, both coconut-derived |
| Sulfates | None. No SLS or SLES on the label |
| Parabens | None. Preserved with phenoxyethanol |
| Scent | Organic tea tree essential oil only. Not fragrance-free |
| Ingredient count | Eleven |
| Frequency | Once or twice daily |
| Made in | United States |
Get the most out of it
Three habits that make any gel cleanser work better
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Use less than you think
A pea-sized amount covers the whole face. More gel does not clean more, it just empties the bottle sooner.
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Lukewarm, never hot
Hot water dries skin faster than the cleanser ever will, and it is the usual reason a face wash gets blamed for tight skin.
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Do not chase the squeak
Squeaky means stripped. Your face should feel comfortable after rinsing, not tight.
Pick your step
Which VediKure product suits you
These are different steps, not rivals. A cleanser comes off. The other two stay on, or work on the body.
| Amala Charcoal Cleanser | AloEra Radiance Gel | Shivchar Charcoal Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step | Wash off | Leave on | Wash off |
| Format | Gel cleanser, 2 oz | Gel, 2.2 fl oz | Bar soap |
| Where | Face | Face, targeted spots | Body; or face if you like a bar |
| Contains charcoal | Yes, small amount | No | Yes |
| Contains tea tree | Yes | Yes | Yes, with peppermint |
| Best for | A daily face wash with no sulfates | Leaving on specific areas after cleansing | A charcoal wash for the shower |
| Price | $37.99 | $44.99 | $19.99 |
Browse the full skincare range, our handmade soap, and tallow skincare for what goes on after you wash.
Why people pick it
Four things you can check on the label
- No SLS or SLES Two coconut-derived surfactants instead. Read the ingredient list and see for yourself.
- Eleven Ingredients The whole list fits in two lines, and every one is named on this page.
- Made in the USA Made and shipped from the United States in 3 to 5 business days.
- 30 Days To Decide Not for you? Contact us within 30 days of delivery.
Before you buy
Three things worth knowing
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It is a small bottle
2 oz is small for a face wash. Most sit somewhere between 5 and 12 oz. You are paying for the formula, not the volume, and a pea-sized amount is all one wash needs. If you want a charcoal wash for the whole body, the Shivchar bar is the better buy.
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It contains tea tree oil
Organic tea tree essential oil is in the formula. It is one of the better documented contact sensitisers in cosmetics, and it gets more sensitising once it has oxidised, so keep the cap on and the bottle out of direct sun. If you have reacted to tea tree before, this is not the cleanser for you. Everyone else, patch test first.
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It is a cleanser, not a treatment
It removes oil, sunscreen and light makeup. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent acne or any other skin condition, and we will not tell you otherwise. If you are treating a diagnosed condition, ask your clinician what belongs in your routine.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Does charcoal face wash actually work?
Activated charcoal binds oil on contact, but published dermatology reviews have found little clinical evidence for most charcoal skincare claims. In a wash-off gel it is one small ingredient out of eleven. The surfactants do the cleaning. Buy Amala for the sulfate-free formula and the aloe base, not the charcoal.
Can I use it every day?
Yes. Once or twice a day suits most skin. If your face feels tight or looks flaky afterwards, drop to once a day. Tightness after washing is a sign the skin barrier has been stripped, not a sign of clean skin.
Is it good for oily skin?
It rinses clean without a heavy residue, so oily and combination skin tend to get on with it. It will not reduce how much oil your skin produces. No cleanser does. It is on your face for under a minute.
Is it fragrance-free?
No. There is no added fragrance, but organic tea tree essential oil is in the formula and you will smell it. If you need a fully unscented cleanser, this is not it.
Will it remove makeup?
Light makeup and chemical sunscreen, yes, in one wash. Long-wear makeup and mineral sunscreen usually need an oil or balm first, then this as the second cleanse. That is true of gel cleansers generally.
Does it contain SLS or sulfates?
No. There is no sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate on the label. The cleaning agents are coconut oil ethers and cocamidopropyl betaine, both coconut-derived. You can check the full ingredient list on this page.
Can I use it on my body?
You can, but a 2 oz bottle will not last long on a whole body. For the shower, Shivchar charcoal soap is the same idea in bar form and costs less.
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