Gentle Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin: Aloe Vera and Cucumber

The reason her face feels tight by the time she is reaching for moisturizer is the wash. She has been using something foamy and squeaky for years, mistaking that squeak for clean. This cleanser is the opposite of that. It lifts the day off your skin without stripping it, leaves a soft cushion behind, and lets your serum actually do its job instead of fighting a dehydrated face.

I am Kay. I built So Buttery Skin in my kitchen after my daughter broke out in eczema, and the very first thing we changed in our routine was the wash. Most cleansers were too harsh for her, and once I paid attention, they were too harsh for me too. This formula is the version I would have given my younger self.

What is inside

Aloe vera and cucumber extracts lead the formula. Aloe calms, cucumber softens, and a gentle, sulfate free surfactant base lifts away makeup, sunscreen, and the day. No sulfates, no parabens, no synthetic fragrance, no essential oils that tend to trigger sensitive faces. Plant based, made in small batches.

How to use it

Wet your face with warm, not hot, water. Massage a small amount of cleanser between damp hands and work it over your face for about thirty seconds, paying attention to the hairline, the jaw, and around the nose. Rinse and pat dry. Follow with your serum while skin is still slightly damp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it remove makeup?

It removes most light makeup and sunscreen on its own. For heavy makeup or waterproof formulas, we recommend a first cleanse with an oil or balm and then this cleanser as the second step.

Will it foam?

It produces a soft, low foam rather than a big bubbly lather. Foam is not the same as clean, and most sensitive skin does better with less of it.

Is this safe for eczema and rosacea prone skin?

Yes, most customers with eczema and rosacea do well with this cleanser. If you are in an active flare, patch test on your jawline first.

Can I use this on my body?

You can, but it is formulated for the more delicate skin of the face. For body, we recommend a gentle, fragrance free body wash followed by one of our body butters.

How long does a bottle last?

Around two months with twice daily use, longer if you only deep cleanse at night.

What is in the rest of the routine?

Cleanser, then the Hydrating Face Serum, then the Hydrating Face Cream. Sunscreen in the morning. That is the whole thing.

Looking for more?

Round out your routine in the Face Collection or pair this with body care from the Body Butter Collection. For flare ups, see the Eczema Care Collection. Save on reorders in Refill and Save, read about us, or get more guidance from the sensitive skin solutions guide.

Kay.

Aqua, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Organic Cucumber Extract, Coco Glucoside, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Organic Chamomile Extract, Organic Rice Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid

Who makes these?

I do. My name is Kay, and I make every jar by hand in small batches in Leonardtown, Maryland. It started with a body butter for my daughter's skin, and Jeremiah and I turned it into So Buttery Skin in 2023.

What is in the body butters?

Every scented and unscented body butter starts with shea butter, sweet almond oil, rosehip oil and vitamin E. The scented ones add essential oils, and the Unscented has none. The Eczema Soothing jar has its own formula: shea, mango and avocado butters, jojoba oil, hemp seed oil, vitamin E and a light touch of tea tree and lavender. The full list is on every product page under Ingredients.

Any allergens I should know about?

Yes. Sweet almond oil is a tree nut, and it is in all of the scented body butters and the Unscented. If you have a nut allergy, check the Ingredients tab before you buy, and patch test anything new on a small spot of skin first.

Is it vegan and cruelty free?

Yes. Everything is plant based and nothing is tested on animals.

How should I store it?

Somewhere cool and out of direct sun. Shea butter softens in the heat and firms up in the cold, and that is normal. If a jar arrives soft on a hot day, pop it in the fridge for twenty minutes.

How fast does it ship?

Orders ship within 2 to 3 business days from Leonardtown, Maryland, and US shipping is free over $60. You get a tracking email as soon as it leaves.

Can I return it?

Because these are personal care products, I cannot take returns. If anything is wrong with your order, email me at info@sobutteryskin.com and I will make it right.