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Escentia Natural Face Wash Base

Escentia Natural Face Wash Base

R399.20
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INCI: Aqua, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

Escentia Natural Face Wash Base is a gentle liquid cleansing base made for facial cleansing and easy customisation. It can be used as supplied for a simple, low-fuss face wash, or adjusted with compatible additions to create a more personalised cleanser. The base uses a mild surfactant system and includes preservatives to help support product stability. Its pH range of 6.0 to 8.0 makes it a practical starting point for DIY facial cleansing formulas.

♡ Why we love it: This base gives makers a natural-leaning starting point without having to build a face wash from scratch. It is biodegradable, easy to personalise and flexible enough for simple routines or small-batch product development.

  • Form: Liquid face wash base
  • Country Of Origin: South Africa
  • pH: 6.0-8.0
  • Biodegradable: Yes
  • Ingredients: Aqua, Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Potassium Oleate from high oleic sunflower oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
  • Profile: Mild cleansing base with preservative system
  • Suitable For: Everyday Facial Cleansing, DIY Face Wash, Small-Batch Cleansers And Compatible Custom Formulations
  • Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight
  • Ready-to-use everyday facial cleansing
  • Customising with compatible essential oils at skin-safe levels
  • Adding compatible carrier oils for a richer skin feel
  • Adding suitable actives to build a more tailored cleansing routine
  • Small-batch DIY face wash projects
  • Formulation testing where a pre-made cleansing base is preferred

    This Product Is For:

  • Simple routines that want a gentle cleanser base
  • DIY makers who want to customise a face wash without starting from zero
  • Formulators testing small additions such as oils, essential oils or actives
  • People wanting a biodegradable facial cleansing base

    • This Product Is Not For:

  • Leave-on skincare applications
  • Heavy oil loading without compatibility testing
  • Highly customised projects that need a fully built formula from scratch
  • Eye make-up removal where direct eye contact is likely
  • Use as a shampoo, body wash or specialist cleanser without testing suitability
  • As a Cleanser: Apply to damp skin, massage gently, then rinse well.
  • As a Custom Base: Add compatible ingredients gradually, then mix thoroughly until uniform.
  • Essential Oil Note: Use essential oils only at safe facial-use levels and check suitability for the intended user.
  • Customisation Limit: Source guidance allows up to 10% compatible additional ingredients, provided the final formula remains stable and suitable.
  • Processing Tip: Re-check texture, scent and pH after customising to make sure the base still performs well.
  • Testing Tip: Make a small test batch before scaling up.
  • For external use only
  • Avoid direct contact with eyes
  • Patch test before first use
  • Patch test again after customising
  • Discontinue use if irritation occurs
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not add incompatible ingredients or excessive essential oils
  • Store sealed and avoid introducing water or contamination into the container

Q: Can I use this without adding anything to it?
A: Yes, it can be used as supplied as a simple face wash.

Q: How much can I customise it?
A: The source guidance allows up to 10% compatible additions, but the final texture, pH and performance should be checked.

Q: Can I add essential oils?
A: Yes, but only at skin-safe facial-use levels and only if they are compatible with the base.

Q: Is this a leave-on product?
A: No, it is a rinse-off face wash base.

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H B. (Pietermaritzburg, ZA)
Face Wash Base

I love, love, love! The best face wash ever, it leaves my skin fresh and moist. My best buy ever!!!!!!

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Kay-Leen D.P. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Natural Face Wash

Thought I would give it a try and now I am in love with this product! With my next purchase I will be buying the bigger one. This is truly a wonderful face wash.

It didn't dry out my skin or given me any irritation like my previous products. Would definitely recommend this to anyone, for it is truly a good product 👌.

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Lizelle J. (Cape Town, ZA)
Excellent Base

I absolutely love using this base, adding my own customization. Its a clean base and very gently base.
I would would be interested in a 5 liter bulk supply.

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A.A. (Cape Town, ZA)
Dryness who? Make up what?

Don't you just hate when a face wash makes your skin feel dry and tight, this one doesn't! This face wash melts away all my make up, I don't even have to double cleanse or use a make up remover beforehand. In the morning my face still feels fresh and cleansed from the night before. I use it am and pm and will NEVER use a different cleanser. You can add anything to it. I add Tea tree and lemongrass essential oils for my break outs and I tell you, it works like a charm.

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Monique K. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Cost effective cleanser

Lasts a long time! I blend it with lavender, frankinsence and patchouli essential oils. I do find it a bit drying in highveld winters but have yet to find another cleanser that I like (and that uses non-harmful ingredients).

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Angie M.W. (Cape Town, ZA)
Absolutely amazing product

I've been changing my skincare to 100% natural and I've been searching for a base face wash and wow, I am so happy I remembered Essentially Natural. I bought the face wash and intended to add to it but its literally perfect to use as is!! It takes my mascara off with no problem at all. My skin is soft and clean and I'm in love! It even foams. So happy!

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Lesego M. (Centurion, ZA)

Good product and foams well

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Elna P. (Pretoria, ZA)
Face wash base

Lovely base, put some of my own ingredients in..very soft and cleans perfectly.Thank you for the prompt service Essentially Natural

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Katlego I. (Pretoria, ZA)
Gentle

Love this is super gentle on my skin, luv it

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Ansa D. (Cape Town, ZA)
Smooth and cleaning

Very nice product, use only a little and get the job well done. Soft and not dry afterwards.

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Bianca V. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Convenient

I love these samples. It's life changing. The face wash base is great too. Essentially Natural's service is phenomenal. My only wish is to have more sample sizes available.

Thanks for your feedback, Bianca! We'll work on it :)

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J.P. (Midrand, ZA)

Can't wait to start using this product.

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Riana U. (Bredasdorp, ZA)

I use this product as a base for my Avocado face wash. I’ve been using this product for several years.

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Annetta H. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Gentle and removes oil

Lovely product and well priced.
No harsh tight feeling after use and cleans by oily T -panel.
I added a few drops of rose essential oil and the oil did not reverse the thickening agent which can sometimes happen.

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Cherry F. (Cape Town, ZA)
Face wash

Love it. I added some lavender oil, as I must have a scent of some sort. It's lovely, my face and hands felt great.

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Tanya S. (Worcester, ZA)
Natural Face Wash Base

So easy to customise! Amazing service and great quality products. My new favourite online shop!

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Tshepiso M. (Johannesburg, ZA)
PERFECT for DIY Skin Care✔️

This base is perfect for anyone wanting to start a skincare line, but don't know how... It's easy to customize to your own unique mixtures.

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Janet H. (Cape Town, ZA)
Love this for DIY skincare!

This no nasty face wash is perfect for customizing my skincare routine. It's gentle, yet very effective!

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Sonia B. (Durban, ZA)

Escentia Natural Face Wash Base

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Lee-Ann V.R. (Cape Town, ZA)
Amazing

I love my products from Essentially Natural! They are always great quality and their service is efficient. Juliette is incredibly helpful with tips and advice should you run into some interesting situations! Thanks Essentially Natural you are amazing...🌈

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Zingie

Hi!
Will you please explain for me which paper pouch is 100g
Between 90×140 and 100×150?

Essentially Natural

Hi there ZIngi

Our 90x140 is 95g while our 100x150 is 135g.

With that being said, the amount of grams able to fit in a pouch is dependant on the specifics of your product (i.e. weight vs mass). Something like Clay takes up much more space for 100g - as it is a light product - and would therefore require a larger pouch, like 110x190.

We hope that helps :)

Kindest Regards,
Essentially Natural Support

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