{"product_id":"clearing-cleanser-tea-tree-charcoal","title":"Clearing Cleanser with Tea Tree \u0026 Charcoal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearing Cleanser is a gentle, sulfate-free gel cleanser for oily and breakout-prone skin — an aloe-and-glycerin base that cleanses without the tight, stripped feeling harsh acne washes leave behind, while activated charcoal lifts excess oil and a touch of tea tree adds a classic purifying finish. It supports the look of clearer pores, morning and night. Free shipping on every order. 30-day full-refund guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho it’s for.\u003c\/b\u003e This cleanser suits people with breakout-prone or oily skin, anyone who wants the look of clearer pores without a stripped feel, those who prefer sulfate-free cleansers, and anyone wanting a daily clarifying step. For persistent breakouts, pair it with a leave-on treatment — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/clarity-serum-10-niacinamide\"\u003eClarity Serum with 10% niacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e is the targeted next step. It’s not the right fit if you have very dry or compromised skin, need a hydrating cleanser as your only step, or are sensitive to tea tree oil specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy it works.\u003c\/b\u003e The acne-cleanser mistake most people make is confusing dryness with cleanliness — the tight, squeaky feeling of a sulfate cleanser reads as clean but leaves a stressed surface that can look worse over time. This one clears without stripping. Activated charcoal physically binds sebum and debris during the wash and lifts it away on rinsing; cocamidopropyl betaine in an aloe-and-glycerin base cleans without removing the barrier lipids that SLS strips; and a touch of tea tree adds a familiar purifying botanical suited to oily skin. One honest note on the tea tree: its clinical research used a higher leave-on concentration than a rinse-off cleanser delivers, so here it’s a supporting finish, not the workhorse — the charcoal and gentle base do the everyday work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe key ingredients and the evidence.\u003c\/b\u003e Aloe Vera Juice keeps the cleanse from leaving skin tight (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2763764\/\"\u003eSurjushe et al. 2008, Indian J Dermatol\u003c\/a\u003e). Activated Charcoal is a highly porous structure that adsorbs sebum and debris during the wash, lifted away on rinsing (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-981-97-1908-2_10\"\u003eSpringer 2024\u003c\/a\u003e). Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a classic purifying botanical, among the more widely studied plant extracts for oily, breakout-prone skin (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2145499\/\"\u003eBassett 1990, MJA\u003c\/a\u003e) — though that study used a higher leave-on concentration than a rinse-off delivers, so here it’s a supporting touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it.\u003c\/b\u003e Massage gently for a full 60 seconds, then rinse — the charcoal does its work in the time the cleanser’s on your skin, so don’t rush it. In a full routine, follow with the Clarity Serum to treat and the Balance Gel to finish. This is the clearing step of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/the-clarity-routine\"\u003eClarity Routine\u003c\/a\u003e; one product helps, but clearer-looking skin comes from the eight-week sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to expect.\u003c\/b\u003e Week one, a cleaner baseline — skin looks less oily and pores look tighter. Weeks two to four, a less congested look with fewer clogged-looking pores. Weeks four to eight, steadier skin with less of the tight, dry-then-oily rebound harsher cleansers cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon questions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTwice a day?\u003c\/i\u003e Yes — the gentle sulfate-free base avoids the dry rebound that limits many cleansers to once daily. \u003ci\u003eWill it clear my breakouts?\u003c\/i\u003e It gives a cleaner, less congested baseline; persistent breakouts usually need a leave-on treatment like the Clarity Serum — think of this as the foundation, not a standalone fix. \u003ci\u003eSafe with retinol or AHAs?\u003c\/i\u003e Yes — it cleans gently, so you can layer leave-on actives without piling on irritation. \u003ci\u003eWill it dry me out?\u003c\/i\u003e No — the aloe and glycerin base keeps skin comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull ingredients.\u003c\/b\u003e Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Oil Ethers, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Guar Gum, Activated Charcoal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol. Contains tea tree essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For the congested days. It clears the oil and grime without leaving my skin tight or angry — the aloe base is why I can use it morning and night.” — Kris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in USA | 4 fl oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116735705342,"sku":"TRO0CHCL","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4379\/3918\/files\/sorrel-and-co-clearing-cleanser-with-tea-tree-and-charcoal-hero.png?v=1782320747","url":"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/clearing-cleanser-tea-tree-charcoal","provider":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}