Product Summary
A calming, milky cleanser that lifts impurities without stripping the skin. Enriched with native Emu Apple, this formula restores softness, balances oil, and soothes inflammation while preserving your skin’s microbiome.
Skin Benefits
Gently lifts dirt, SPF, and impurities
Hydrates and protects the skin barrier
Calms redness, sensitivity, and inflammation
Leaves skin soft, balanced, and ready for ritual
Ideal for dry, sensitive, or reactive skin
Key Ingredient Profile
Emu Apple (Kunzea pomifera)
From: South Australia
Traditional Use: Used by Aboriginal communities to soothe inflamed and damaged skin
Function: Rich in natural waxes, phytosterols, and antioxidants
Botanical Benefit: Soothes, reduces irritation, and supports skin resilience
Macadamia Oil (Macadamia integrifolia)
From: Native Australian groves
Function: Mimics skin’s sebum, rich in palmitoleic acid
Botanical Benefit: Softens and nourishes without clogging pores
Glycerin (plant-derived)
Function: Draws moisture into the skin
Botanical Benefit: Helps maintain hydration during cleansing
Layering Logic
Always the first step in any ritual.
Cleanse → Mist → Serums → Oils → Moisturiser → Eye Care
Also perfect as a morning-only cleanse for dry or barrier-impaired skin.
When + How to Use
Use: AM + PM
How:
Dispense 1–2 pumps into clean, dry hands
Massage gently over damp face and neck
Rinse with warm water or wipe clean with a warm cloth
Follow with mist or serum
Ritual Note
Begin your ritual not by stripping, but by softening. Let this milk be a moment of return, to skin, to breath, to presence.
Botanical Wisdom
The Emu Apple tree thrives in dry, nutrient-poor soils, storing strength in its waxy fruits. It teaches us that true nourishment doesn’t need to be aggressive, it can be quiet, restorative, and rooted in gentleness. This cleanser embodies that same wisdom.
Pair With + Tips
Use with Quandong Hydration Mist for a post-cleanse botanical layer
Double cleanse with Lilli Pilli Gentle Exfoliant 2–3x/week in the evening
For dry mornings, cleanse with only water, or massage milk cleanser and tissue off without rinsing
Educational Sidebar
Why use a non-foaming cleanser?
Foaming agents can strip the skin of its natural oils, damaging the acid mantle and microbiome. Non-foaming cleansers like this one use gentle emulsifiers and oils to remove dirt while preserving balance, ideal for sensitive or dehydrated skin.
Did you know?
Your skin barrier is like the roof of your house. If it's damaged, no amount of hydration or active serums will hold. Cleansing gently is the first act of protection.