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Step 1: Cleanser
Removes dirt, oil, and makeup. The foundation of every routine.
Dr. Hauschka's Soothing Cleansing Milk is the quiet German answer to the double-cleansing trend — except it's been doing it since the 1960s. This milky cleanser uses jojoba, sweet almond, and apricot kernel oils to dissolve makeup and sunscreen without stripping. Anthyllis vulneraria (kidney vetch) extract is Dr. Hauschka's signature — a wild-harvested alpine plant with anti-inflammatory properties used in traditional European herbal medicine. The fermented oat/rye/wheat seed extract adds a prebiotic dimension. Bentonite clay provides gentle purification without the tightness of foam cleansers. Apply to dry skin, massage, remove with a warm damp cloth — the European cleansing ritual that predates micellar water and cleansing balms. The result is skin that feels genuinely clean but never stripped. For dry and sensitive skin types, this is the first step that sets the tone for everything after.
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Soothing Cleansing Milk by Dr. Hauschka is formulated for dry, sensitive, normal, mature skin. Dr. Hauschka's Soothing Cleansing Milk is the quiet German answer to the double-cleansing trend — except it's been doing it since the 1960s. This milky cleanser uses jojoba, sweet almond, and apricot kernel oils to dissolve makeup and sunscreen without stripping. Anthyllis vulneraria (kidney vetch) extract is Dr. Hauschka's signature — a wild-harvested alpine plant with anti-inflammatory properties used in traditional European herbal medicine. The fermented oat/rye/wheat seed extract adds a prebiotic dimension. Bentonite clay provides gentle purification without the tightness of foam cleansers. Apply to dry skin, massage, remove with a warm damp cloth — the European cleansing ritual that predates micellar water and cleansing balms. The result is skin that feels genuinely clean but never stripped. For dry and sensitive skin types, this is the first step that sets the tone for everything after.
The key active ingredients in Soothing Cleansing Milk are Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil. It's known for: Triple-oil blend (jojoba + almond + apricot) dissolves makeup without disrupting the lipid barrier and Anthyllis vulneraria extract provides genuine anti-inflammatory action for reactive skin.
Yes, Soothing Cleansing Milk targets dryness, sensitivity, redness. Triple-oil blend (jojoba + almond + apricot) dissolves makeup without disrupting the lipid barrier
Soothing Cleansing Milk retails for around $29, which places it in the mid range for cleansers. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: Contains hydrolyzed wheat gluten — not suitable for those with wheat/gluten contact sensitivity; Alcohol is the 2nd ingredient — unusual for a 'soothing' cleanser targeted at sensitive skin; Requires cloth removal — not a quick rinse-off product for rushed mornings.
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