{"product_id":"clearing-cleanser-with-tea-tree-charcoal","title":"Clearing Cleanser with Tea Tree \u0026 Charcoal","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this for the look of clearer pores on oily, combination, and breakout-prone skin. Charcoal helps lift excess oil and impurities, tea tree adds a classic purifying botanical, and the sulfate-free base cleans without stripping. It works in the 60 seconds it's on your face — no leave-on required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Activated Charcoal Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompare to:\u003c\/b\u003e Origins Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores - $32.00\u003cbr\u003eYouth to The People Kale + Green Tea Superfood Cleanser - $40.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ingredient Research:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea tree — a classic purifying botanical, one of the more widely studied plant extracts in skincare (Carson 2006).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivated charcoal — its porous structure helps bind and lift excess oil and surface debris during the wash, rinsing clean (Draelos 2007).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulfate-free surfactants — cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate clean gently without the stripped, tight feeling harsher cleansers can leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanthenol and allantoin — gentle, well-tolerated ingredients that keep the wash comfortable on breakout-prone skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1365-4632.2007.03138.x\"\u003eEnshaieh et al. 2007, International Journal of Dermatology — topical tea tree oil study\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16760390\/\"\u003eCarson et al. 2006, Clinical Microbiology Reviews — tea tree oil review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17760695\/\"\u003eDraelos \u0026amp; Rizer 2007, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology — activated charcoal in skin care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Formula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated charcoal works by adsorption — its highly porous surface binds excess oil, dead-skin debris, and surface grime during the wash and lifts them away on rinsing. It doesn't penetrate or alter the skin's barrier; it simply helps the rinse carry more away, for the look of clearer, less congested pores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea tree is one of the most familiar purifying botanicals in skincare, which is why it's a natural fit for a daily clarifying cleanser aimed at oily and breakout-prone skin. Here it's paired with charcoal so the two work together in the short time the cleanser is on your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surfactant system is the part most people overlook. Harsh sulfates like SLS clean efficiently but also strip the barrier lipids that keep skin comfortable, which is what drives the tight, dry, rebound-oily feeling after washing. This formula uses gentler sulfate-free surfactants that clean well without that trade-off — which is what makes it comfortable to use daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on expectations: this is a cleanser. It gives you a cleaner, less congested-looking baseline to build a routine on — it isn't a substitute for targeted breakout treatments, and no cleanser is. What it does well is clean thoroughly without leaving skin stripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's not in it:\u003c\/b\u003e No sulfates (SLS\/SLES), no synthetic fragrance, no artificial dyes, no microbeads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/b\u003e Wet skin with warm water and massage a small amount of gel onto the face, working into a lather. Rinse well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer's country | Product amount:\u003c\/b\u003e USA | 4 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116735705342,"sku":"TRO0CHCL","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4379\/3918\/files\/sorrel-clearing-cleanser-with-tea-tree-charcoal-1.jpg?v=1780157052","url":"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/clearing-cleanser-with-tea-tree-charcoal","provider":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}