Beauty of Joseon APRICOT BLOSSOM PEELING GEL

Values You Can Trust: 100% Authentic Guarantee / FA-Safe / Pregnancy-Safe / Fragrance-Free / Halal-Friendly* / Vegan-Friendly*

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Rough, flaky, dull skin in a hot climate feels like a contradiction — sweaty and oily on the surface, but visibly patchy underneath. That mismatch is exactly what a gentle gommage step is built to resolve without adding more irritation to already-stressed skin.

Pros: genuinely mechanical (not just marketing) exfoliation with rounded cellulose fibers instead of jagged scrub particles; usable by most sensitive-skin types; fragrance-free with a very faint natural scent; works alongside — not instead of — a chemical exfoliant on alternate nights.

Caveats: only works on fully dry skin, so it demands a specific technique; the pH is not published; some of what "pills up" is the polymer itself, not solely dead skin, so it is a gentler and more surface-level effect than a strong AHA/BHA.

1. When: PM, 1-3 times per week.
2. How much: A nickel-sized amount for the full face.
3. How: On a completely dry face, massage in circles for 60-90 seconds until soft pills form, then rinse with lukewarm water.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

This product is not typically an AM step — the dry-skin requirement and 60-90 second massage don't fit most morning routines, and exfoliated skin needs SPF, not more friction, right after sun-up.

1. Cleanse (water rinse or gentle cleanser)
2. Hydrating toner or serum
3. Lightweight moisturizer
4. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ — mandatory, especially on days following exfoliation, since fresh skin has a thinner dead-cell buffer against UV.

1. Oil cleanser (if wearing sunscreen/makeup) → water cleanser
2. Pat skin completely dry
3. Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel — nickel-sized amount, massage until pills form, rinse
4. Hydrating toner/essence
5. Soothing serum (Centella, panthenol, niacinamide)
6. Moisturizer to seal in the barrier you just exposed

Skin cycling placement: this sits in the Exfoliation lane of a 4-night cycle — Night 1 Exfoliation (this product) → Night 2 Retinoid → Nights 3-4 Recovery.

Technique: Start on a fully dry face — this is not optional, since the cellulose/carbomer gel needs friction against a dry surface to form pills; on damp skin it just slides. Massage in gentle circles for 60-90 seconds, feeling for soft particles forming under your fingers, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Hands deliver 100% of product. Cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40%. Use hands for this step.

If-Then:

• If it isn't pilling: your face isn't dry enough — pat it fully dry and try again.
• If skin feels sensitive that day: reduce pressure and drop to once a week.
• If you have active inflamed acne: skip those spots entirely.
• If you're using a retinoid or acid elsewhere in your routine: don't stack this the same night — alternate.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder thinnest → thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min. Amount defaults: toner/essence 5-8 drops, serum 2-3 drops or 1 pump, eye product ½ rice-grain per eye, gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas, occlusive rice-grain to pea-size, sunscreen the 2-finger rule for face. Hydrators go on slightly damp skin; retinoids and this exfoliant go on fully dry skin. If the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: (1) Gentle Cleanse (optional) → (2) pH-Prep Toner (optional) → (3) Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) → (4) Essence (optional) → (5) Mist (optional) → (6) Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) → (7) Antioxidant Lane (choose one) → (8) Pigment Support Lane (choose one) → (9) Hydration Serum Lane → (10) Oil-Control Lane (choose one) → (11) Peptides/Repair Lane → (12) Eye Serum/Cream → (13) Moisturizer → (14) Optional Sealing Layer → (15) Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → (16) Lip SPF. In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: (1) Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) → (2) Oil Cleanser/Balm → (3) Water Cleanser → (4) pH-Prep Toner (optional) → (5) Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) → (6) Essence (optional) → (7) Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) → (8) Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel (anchor step, on fully dry skin, 1-3x/week only) → (9) Targeted Serum (optional, non-conflicting only) → (10) Moisturizer → (11) Sleeping Mask (optional) → (12) Occlusive Seal (optional) → (13) Spot Treatment (as needed) → (14) Lip Sleeping Mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine — barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

This sits at the "thick gel" rung — thicker than a toner or essence, thinner than a cream. It is applied as a standalone treatment step on dry skin, not layered with other water-phase products at the same time; everything else in the routine goes before (cleansing) or after (toner onward) it, never during.

This is a water-based emulsion gel (Carbomer-thickened), not oil- or silicone-phase, so it rinses cleanly and won't interfere with layering once you move on to your toner and serum steps.

Rest days: keep at least one hydration-only night between this and any other active to let the surface recover.

Overuse warning: maximum 3 times per week. Exceeding this does NOT produce faster results — it produces barrier damage, since even gentle physical friction adds up on skin that hasn't had time to rebuild its lipid layer.

Before starting this product, your routine should already include a working daily moisturizer and, if you're outdoors, a daily SPF. Exfoliating skin that has no follow-up hydration or sun protection habit causes more harm than benefit.

If your skin stings on moisturizer, feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, or shows visible flaking, your barrier is below the threshold for any exfoliation — repair the barrier with a plain, fragrance-free moisturizer for several days first.

• Dullness: removes the surface layer of dead skin cells and oxidized sebum that scatters light unevenly and reads as "dull."
• Rough/flaky texture: lifts loosely-adhered dead skin without the abrasive damage of ground-particle scrubs.
• Poor product absorption: a smoother surface lets subsequent serums spread and absorb more evenly.

What this product cannot do: it cannot shrink pores, cannot reach congestion deep inside a pore the way a BHA can, and cannot resurface acne scarring or deep textural damage — those need a dermatologist-directed treatment, not a rinse-off gommage step.

Cleanse before it (primary): ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 150ml — a low-pH, hydrating foam that won't fight the peeling gel's gentleness. Use AM/PM as your daily cleanse.

Cleanse before it (alternatives): Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser 100ml; ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser 150ml; COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml.

Soothe/hydrate after it (primary): Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol 30ml — panthenol and green tea directly counter any transient tightness from exfoliation. Apply PM after rinsing, before moisturizer.

Soothe/hydrate after it (alternatives): Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 250ml; Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 50ml; Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk 150ml.

Follow with SPF (primary): Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml — freshly exfoliated skin has a thinner protective buffer and needs consistent SPF the morning after.

Follow with SPF (alternatives): Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF50+ 50ml; Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia 18g; Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml.

Pilling pairs: using this on the same night as a heavy occlusive or another film-forming product isn't a conflict, since it's rinsed off before the rest of the routine — the only pilling risk is applying it on damp skin, which prevents it from working at all rather than causing product pilling.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

Universal rules: run only one primary active lane per routine (this exfoliation step counts as that lane). If you break a rule, don't push through — reduce frequency or split nights. If moisturizer stings or skin feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, pause all actives and run barrier-only for 3-7 days.

× Retinoids (Retinol/Retinal/Tretinoin/Adapalene): never the same night — combined mechanical + chemical/retinoid stress on the same night over-thins the barrier. Instead: alternate nights (this gel 1-3x/week, retinoid on the other nights), or use a 4-night skin-cycling template.

× AHA/BHA exfoliating acids (separate products): avoid stacking — you'd be running two exfoliation mechanisms in one session. Instead: alternate days (this gel one night, your chemical exfoliant on a different night).

× Benzoyl Peroxide: don't combine same night — added friction on BPO-treated skin increases irritation risk. Instead: BPO on non-exfoliation nights.

Scheduling template (AM/PM Split, most common): AM — antioxidant serum, moisturizer, SPF. PM — this peeling gel OR your retinoid/acid lane (never both), then moisturizer.

4-Night Skin Cycling: Night 1 — this peeling gel. Night 2 — Retinoid. Nights 3-4 — Recovery (hydration/soothing only, no actives).

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

MYTH: "Everything that rolls off is dead skin, so more pilling means more exfoliation." REALITY: Independent expert review of this exact formula notes that a real share of the visible "pills" is the cellulose and Carbomer polymer clumping together under friction, not pure dead skin. The mechanism is genuinely mechanical exfoliation, but the amount of visible debris overstates how much dead skin is actually removed in a single session — it's a gentle, cumulative effect, not a dramatic one-time peel.

MYTH: "A physical scrub and a gommage gel are the same thing." REALITY: Jagged particles (crushed shells, sugar, coffee grounds) create micro-tears as they drag across skin. Rounded cellulose fibers roll rather than scratch, which is why gommage gels are recommended for skin that reacts badly to grainy scrubs.

MYTH: "You can apply this on damp skin like a regular exfoliating scrub." REALITY: The gommage mechanism specifically requires a dry surface for the cellulose gel to grip and clump — on wet or damp skin it simply slides around without forming pills, so the product does effectively nothing.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; after rinsing this off, hard water can leave a mild calcium-stearate film that reads as tightness. Follow with a pH-balancing toner if your area has notably hard water.

*Emerging evidence tier — traditional-use ingredient with plausible but not independently clinically substantiated mechanism at this pass.

Full INCI List: Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Sorbitol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin function as the preservative-boosting/antimicrobial system in this formula — both are common alternatives to traditional parabens in modern K-beauty formulations.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no Parfum/Fragrance ingredient appears in the declared INCI. The brand describes a faint natural scent from the plum blossom water itself, not an added fragrance.

EU 26 allergen screen: None of the 26 declarable EU fragrance allergens (linalool, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, eugenol, farnesol, coumarin, etc.) appear in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no Alcohol Denat./Ethanol in the INCI. Methylpropanediol is a humectant/solvent, not a drying alcohol.

Halal: Halal-Friendly.* No ethanol from fermentation and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared INCI.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: Vegan-Friendly.* No animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared INCI.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-Free: Beauty of Joseon states it does not test on animals.* Multiple third-party cruelty-free trackers report this as a brand self-declaration; the brand does not hold a Leaping Bunny or PETA certified-program listing. Whether the brand sells through Mainland China retail channels (where post-market animal testing can apply by law) was not established in this pass.

*Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — the exfoliating agent is plant-derived Cellulose, not a synthetic polyethylene/nylon microbead.

MFDS classification: General Cosmetic. No evidence was found that this product carries a Functional Cosmetic registration with Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (which would require registered testing for whitening, anti-wrinkle, or UV-protection claims).

Claims basis: The exfoliation claim rests on a well-documented, physically verifiable mechanism (cellulose gel clumping under friction) rather than a clinical trial specific to this SKU.

Evidence confidence: Medium — the mechanism itself is mechanically self-evident and corroborated by independent expert reviews, but no brand-run clinical/instrumental study for this exact product was found in this research pass.*

*Marketing-only claims (brightening, "reveals radiance") beyond the exfoliation mechanism itself are brand copy, not independently verified clinical outcomes.

Reformulation history: This "Renewed Formula" replaces an earlier Beauty of Joseon product sold as "Apricot Peeling Gel." Multiple independent retailer pages describe the update as removing alcohol, synthetic fragrance, and Phenoxyethanol from the prior version while keeping the same cellulose-gommage mechanism and plum flower water base — not confirmed against an official brand changelog, but consistently reported across several independent sources.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Safe. The declared INCI contains no common Malassezia-feeding oils, fatty acids, or esters.

Assessment: Not applicable in the usual "product pilling under other layers" sense, since this step is fully rinsed off before any other product is applied — the "pilling" here is the intended exfoliation mechanism itself, not a product-compatibility problem.

Mitigation for the mechanism to work correctly: face must be completely dry before application; apply on unwashed-of-toner skin; if pills aren't forming, the surface is still damp.

Color baseline: fresh product is a translucent, soft gel. Any strong yellowing, separation that won't remix, or an off/sour smell indicates the formula has broken down.

Storage: keep out of direct sun and away from bathroom heat/humidity extremes where possible — repeated heat cycling can destabilize the Carbomer gel network faster than a cooler storage spot would.

Spoilage signs: separation, a sour or plasticky smell replacing the faint plum scent, or a texture that no longer clumps into pills. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then begin facial use if no reaction.

If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care.

• Applying to damp or wet skin — the single most common reason people think it "doesn't work."
• Using it daily instead of the recommended 1-3x/week — this strips rather than smooths over time.
• Stacking it the same night as a retinoid or chemical exfoliant.
• Massaging directly over active, inflamed acne lesions.
• Skipping moisturizer afterward, which is what actually causes the "dry/tight" complaint some reviewers report.

Overuse threshold: more than 3x/week risks compromising the barrier even though the mechanism is gentle relative to acids — friction is still friction.

At a nickel-sized amount (~1.5-2ml) per use, a 100ml tube provides roughly 50-65 applications.

Used at the recommended 1-3x/week, that's approximately 4-6 months per tube before running out; using it at 2x/week averages to around 5-6 months. Using it more often than the recommended cap shortens this without adding benefit, since the mechanism doesn't improve with more frequent use — it just increases irritation risk.

Reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to run out to allow for shipping time.

This product's role is a once- or twice-weekly texture reset, not a daily step — its position in your routine is entirely about frequency and dryness, not viscosity ladder placement, since it's fully rinsed off.

PM routine on a peeling-gel night: (1) Oil cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup → (2) Water cleanser → (3) Pat completely dry → (4) Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel, massage 60-90 seconds, rinse → (5) Hydrating toner (5-8 drops, wait 10-20s) → (6) Soothing serum (2-3 drops, wait 30-60s) → (7) Moisturizer.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now: skip this step entirely until you've run barrier-only care (gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer, no actives) for 3-7 days.

If you're using a retinoid elsewhere in your week: put this gel and the retinoid on different nights, never the same one.

If you're in AC for long hours after using this: follow with a slightly richer moisturizer than usual — freshly exfoliated skin loses water to a dry AC environment faster than usual.

Starter bundle: ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser (daily cleanse) + this peeling gel (1-3x/week texture step) + Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics (daily AM protection).

Soothing-focused bundle: Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser + this peeling gel + Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol to directly counter any post-exfoliation tightness.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with the Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

We do not currently carry another dedicated gommage/rub-off peeling gel in this exact format — this specific sub-category is under sourcing review. If your primary goal is deeper, pore-level congestion control rather than a gentle surface reset, a chemical exfoliant reaches further: COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid (a liquid AHA exfoliant) or HARUHARU WONDER Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel (a low-pH AHA cleanse-and-exfoliate hybrid) are worth considering as an alternate-night addition rather than a replacement — they work on a different mechanism (dissolving cell adhesion) rather than mechanically rolling cells off, and generally carry a higher irritation ceiling than this gommage gel.

If you already have a comparable exfoliating product at home, finish it first — this reduces waste and gives you a fair read on its results before adding a new one.

This product's PRIMARY function is: mechanical (physical) removal of surface dead skin and buildup. You do NOT need this if you already own a chemical exfoliant (AHA/BHA) you use consistently and your main concern is texture rather than sensitivity — the two approaches overlap in outcome even though the mechanism differs.

Check your current routine for an open exfoliating product with unused product left; with a 12-month PAO, buying a new tube while an old one is still usable and unexpired is unnecessary spend.

Stacking assessment: Marginal Benefit if you already run a chemical exfoliant (overlapping outcome, different irritation profile — some people keep both for flexibility). Significant Benefit if you currently have no gentle option for sensitive-skin days or weeks when acids feel like too much.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips for this product: genuine tubes carry crisp, evenly spaced Korean and English printing and a batch code crimped into the tube seam; the gel itself should be a soft translucent jelly, not runny or discolored, straight out of the tube.

Beauty of Joseon is a Seoul-founded (2017) Korean skincare brand built on "Hanbang" — traditional Korean herbal medicine — reinterpreted with modern dermatological actives like niacinamide and adenosine alongside its signature botanicals (rice, ginseng, red bean, mugwort, green plum, honey/propolis, green tea, and Centella asiatica). The brand takes its visual identity and much of its ingredient storytelling from Joseon-dynasty-era Korean beauty rituals.

Its formulation model spans multiple contract manufacturers rather than a single in-house factory (unconfirmed which specific manufacturer produces this exfoliant), and it's best known internationally for its Relief Sun sunscreen line and Ginseng anti-aging line, which share the same hanbang-meets-modern-actives philosophy as this peeling gel.

Independent expert/blogger reviews were found and are summarized honestly below; direct access to primary customer-review platforms (Amazon, Walmart, iHerb, Reddit) was blocked in this research pass, so no individual customer quotes are used here to avoid presenting anything we couldn't personally verify.

From DermApproved (independent expert review): the reviewer explains candidly that some of what rolls off during use is the cellulose/Carbomer polymer itself clumping under friction, not purely dead skin — but confirms the mechanism is genuinely gentler than jagged-particle scrubs, and calls it one of the gentlest entry points to exfoliation for people who can't tolerate AHA/BHA.

From Beauty Detective (independent blogger review): describes a lightweight, jelly texture that clumps into tiny particles during massage, no irritation experienced, and a repeat-purchase recommendation — while noting that a dedicated chemical exfoliant may outperform it for some concerns.

Aggregate signal: a small number of retailer reviews (fewer than 10, per a search-summary read of Walmart's listing) suggest a mixed-to-positive reception around 3.5/5 — too small a sample to treat as statistically representative, and not independently confirmed at the source in this pass.

Common praise themes: gentleness, satisfying texture, mild scent, suitability alongside stronger actives on alternate nights. Common caution: a minority find the effect subtle or feel dry afterward if they skip the follow-up moisturizer step.

Sustainability: the plastic tube is recyclable where local Mauritian facilities accept it; check local guidelines before disposal. No refill program was found for this product.

Why do I have to use it on completely dry skin?

The cellulose gel needs friction against a dry surface to clump into pills. On wet or damp skin it simply slides around and won't form the particles that carry away dead skin and buildup.

Is this the same as a chemical AHA/BHA exfoliant?

No. It's primarily a physical (mechanical) exfoliant — the small amount of apple-derived malic acid present is not disclosed at a concentration or pH that would make it a meaningful chemical exfoliant on its own. Many people use both, on alternate nights, for complementary effects.

Can I use it on my body, not just my face?

The formula and technique (dry skin, massage until pills form, rinse) work the same way on body areas like elbows or knees, though it was primarily marketed and researched as a facial product.

Will it help with acne scarring or deep texture?

No — it works on the surface layer only. Deep textural concerns or scarring need a dermatologist-directed treatment, not a rinse-off gommage step.

Is it safe to use if I'm pregnant?

Based on the declared INCI, this product contains no retinoids, no salicylic acid, no hydroquinone, and no chemical UV filters — none of the standard pregnancy-contraindicated ingredient categories were found in this formula.

Gommage

French for "to erase" — a physical exfoliant applied as a gel that's massaged until it forms soft particles, then rinsed off, taking dead skin cells with it.

Cellulose

A plant-derived (here, cotton-sourced) polymer that forms the gel network responsible for this product's pilling/clumping effect.

Carbomer

A gel-thickening ingredient that works alongside cellulose to give the product its texture and clumping behavior.

AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy Acid)

A water-soluble chemical exfoliant that dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells; malic acid from apple extract is a mild, naturally-occurring example.

Hanbang

Traditional Korean herbal medicine, a major influence on Beauty of Joseon's ingredient choices and brand identity.

PAO (Period After Opening)

The number of months a product remains safe/effective to use after first opening, printed on the packaging as an open-jar icon with a number.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: anyone with dull, rough, or flaky surface texture who wants a genuinely gentle exfoliation option — especially sensitive or dry-skin types who find AHA/BHA acids too aggressive, or anyone who wants a mechanical option to alternate with an existing chemical exfoliant.

Key benefits: real, mechanically-verifiable exfoliation without jagged abrasive particles; fragrance-free and FA-safe formula; usable by most skin types including pregnancy, based on the declared INCI.

Keep in mind: only works correctly on completely dry skin, so it demands a specific technique; pH is not published; it is a surface-level effect, not a substitute for a chemical exfoliant if your concern is deep congestion or textural scarring.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist. The formula itself is fragrance-free, retinoid-free, and uses a minimal, standard preservative system — none of those raise a red flag on their own.

The concern is the mechanism, not the ingredients: chemotherapy and radiation frequently leave skin thin, dry, and easily irritated, and even gentle mechanical friction from a gommage massage can aggravate treatment-sensitized skin in a way it wouldn't affect typical skin.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.