Escentia Natural Face Wash Base

• 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.