Anua BIRCH MOISTURE BOOSTING PAD (70EA)160ML

Values You Can Trust: 100% Genuine • Vegan-Friendly* • Cruelty-Free* • Fragrance-Free • FA-Safe.

If your skin feels hot, irritated, and tight the moment you step out of the shower, that thermal shock is actively depleting your barrier lipids. These pads act as a topical fire extinguisher, rapidly dropping skin temperature to halt inflammatory cascades.

The Oily-Tight Paradox: If your skin feels oily on the surface but tight underneath, you are dehydrated-oily — not simply oily. Your skin is overproducing oil to compensate for water loss. This pad addresses the underlying aqueous dehydration, which physically reduces compensatory surface oiliness over time.

Pros: Immediate cooling effect; saturated pads cling tightly to contours; allows you to skip morning tap-water cleansing. Caveats: The pads are relatively thin compared to heavy cotton rounds; provides pure hydration with zero exfoliating properties.

*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.

*Brand states cruelty-free, but sells products in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may be required by law. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

That grimy feeling in Mauritius heat is not dirt — it is sebum and sweat doing their protective jobs. Washing more than twice daily strips your acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5), which triggers compensatory sebum overproduction, creating the very oiliness you are trying to eliminate.

This product breaks the cycle entirely by offering a frictionless "waterless wash." Swiping one pad across your face in the morning removes overnight sweat and dust while simultaneously depositing barrier-repairing Panthenol, allowing you to skip alkaline tap water completely.

Compatibility: 100% bedside-table compatible. Requires zero rinsing, zero wait times, and can be applied with unwashed hands (using the provided tweezers).

This is the ultimate anchor for a minimum viable routine. On days when executive function is zero, swiping one pad across your face constitutes a complete cleansing and hydrating step.

Sensory-wise, it feels like pure, cool water. There is no heavy dry-down, no stickiness, and no sensory aversion triggers that might prevent you from using it when fatigued.

Step 1: Use AM and/or PM as the very first step after cleansing (or instead of an AM cleanse).

Step 2: Extract 1-2 pads using the enclosed sterile tweezers.

Step 3: Swipe gently over the face following skin texture, or leave them flat on hot/red areas like a sheet mask for 3-5 minutes.

The One Rule: 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.

1. Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Pad (replaces water cleanse)
2. Antioxidant Serum (e.g., Vitamin C)
3. Lightweight Moisturizer (only if needed)
4. Sunscreen (SPF50+ PA++++)

In Mauritius morning humidity, humectants like the Birch Sap and Hyaluronic Acid in these pads work exceptionally well because they draw water from the humid air rather than from deeper skin layers.

1. Oil Cleanser / Micellar Water
2. Gentle Water-Based Cleanser
3. Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Pad (apply to slightly damp skin)
4. Active Treatment (Retinoid or Acid)
5. Barrier Moisturizer

When using as a PM mask, apply the pads directly to the cheeks immediately after showering to rapidly drop the skin temperature before applying your active serums.

Technique: Glide the embossed side gently (do not rub) to lift debris, then pat the remaining essence into the skin with your hands. Friction degrades formulas and increases physical irritation on the stratum corneum.

Required Skin State: Apply to slightly damp or dry skin. If masking, apply to clean skin and leave for a maximum of 5 minutes.

Wait Times: Wait 15-30 seconds for the watery essence to absorb before applying your next serum. No long wait times are required as there are no pH-dependent actives.

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.

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 if going outdoors or applying makeup.

Amount defaults (unless brand-specific instructions override):
Watery toner/essence: 5-8 drops per layer (or "coin-size puddle in palm")
Serum/ampoule: 2-3 drops or 1 pump (face), add +1 drop for neck if used
Eye product: ½ rice-grain per eye (very small)
Gel moisturizer: 1 pea-1.5 peas; Cream: 1-2 peas
Occlusive seal: rice-grain to pea-size max (thin film)
Sunscreen: 2-finger rule for face; +1 finger for neck

Skin state rules:
Hydrators (toners/essences/HA): best on slightly damp skin.
Retinoids: best on fully dry skin; if sensitive, wait 10 minutes after cleansing.
Exfoliating acids: apply to dry or lightly damp depending on irritation; keep to one lane.
Hard cap rule: If routine pills, stings, or feels heavy → reduce layers, not increase.

AM (maximum map):

• Rinse / Gentle Cleanse (optional) - Amount: 1-2 pumps (or pea-size gel). Wait: rinse, pat to slightly damp (don't fully dry unless using LAA or retinoid later). Use when: oily waking skin, heavy night occlusion, or sweat buildup.
• pH-Prep / Balancing Toner (optional) [YOUR ANUA PAD GOES HERE] - Amount: 1 pad. Wait: 10-20s. Purpose: comfort + reduce tightness; not mandatory.
• Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3 layers, optional) - Amount: 5-8 drops per layer. Wait: 10-20s between layers. Rule: in high humidity, often 1 layer is enough.
• Essence (optional) - Amount: 5-8 drops. Wait: 10-20s. Note: choose either toner layering or essence stacking if you pill easily.
• Mist / Thermal Water (optional micro-step) - Amount: 1-2 light sprays. Wait: 10s. Use for: re-dampening between hydrating layers (avoid soaking).
• Booster / Soothing Serum (optional) - Amount: 2-3 drops / 1 pump. Wait: 30-60s. Best for: redness, sensitivity, post-acne inflammation.
• Antioxidant Lane (optional, choose ONE) - Option A: L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C serum (dry skin, 2-3 drops, wait 1-3 min). Option B: Gentler antioxidant (damp/dry skin, wait 30-60s). Rule: pick one antioxidant product, not two.
• Pigment Support Lane (optional, choose ONE) - Amount: 2-3 drops / 1 pump. Wait: 30-60s. Dependency: pigmentation routines fail without daily SPF.
• Hydration Serum Lane (optional) - Skin state: slightly damp. Amount: 2-3 drops. Wait: 30-60s. Seal rule: must be sealed with moisturizer, especially if spending long hours in AC.
• Oil-Control / Sebum-Regulating Lane (optional, choose ONE) - Amount: 2-3 drops. Wait: 30-60s. Rule: if using strong actives elsewhere, keep this gentle.
• Peptides / Growth-Factor / Repair Lane (optional) - Amount: 2-3 drops. Wait: 30-60s. Conflict note: if you use pure LAA, keep peptides in PM if sensitive.
• Eye Serum/Cream (optional) - Amount: ½ rice-grain per eye. Wait: 10-20s. Placement: before moisturizer (unless very thick eye balm).
• Moisturizer (gel-cream or cream) - Amount: gel 1-1.5 peas / cream 1-2 peas. Wait: 1 minute before sunscreen if pilling-prone. Climate rule: humid climate often prefers gel textures.
• Optional Sealing Layer (only if dry/AC) - Amount: rice-grain to pea-size max. Wait: 1-2 minutes. Avoid if: clog-prone, oily, or fungal-risk.
• Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) - Amount: 2-finger rule face (+1 finger neck). Wait: 10-15 minutes before makeup/outdoor sweat. Reapply: every 2 hours of sun exposure.
• Lip SPF (optional but ideal) - Amount: 1 swipe, reapply like sunscreen.

In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM (maximum map):

• Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) - Amount: enough to saturate cotton; gentle swipe. Use when: heavy makeup, stubborn sunscreen, or sensitive to double cleanse oils.
• Oil Cleanser / Balm (if SPF/makeup) - Amount: 1-2 pumps (or grape-size balm). How: massage on dry skin 30-60s → add water to emulsify until milky → rinse. Wait: proceed immediately.
• Water Cleanser (second cleanse) - Amount: 1-2 pumps. How: gentle 30-60s, rinse. Skin state after: choose fully dry if using retinoids; otherwise slightly damp is fine.
• pH-Prep Toner (optional) [YOUR ANUA PAD GOES HERE] - Amount: 1 pad. Wait: 10-20s. Use for: comfort, reduce tightness.
• Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3 layers, optional) - Amount: 5-8 drops per layer. Wait: 10-20s. Rule: stop early if you start to feel tacky.
• Essence (optional) - Amount: 5-8 drops. Wait: 10-20s.
• Soothing / Barrier Serum (optional) - Amount: 2-3 drops. Wait: 30-60s. Best for: buffering active lanes.
• Targeted Serum (optional, ONLY if not conflicting) - Amount: 2-3 drops. Wait: 30-60s. Rule: only add if it's a different pathway and doesn't increase irritation.
• Moisturizer - Amount: gel 1-1.5 peas / cream 1-2 peas. Wait: 1 minute.
• Sleeping Mask (optional) - Amount: thin layer. Use when: dry, dehydrated, or barrier-support nights.
• Occlusive Seal (optional; avoid if clog-prone) - Amount: rice-grain to pea-size max. Use when: very dry/AC-heavy lifestyle or barrier repair phase.
• Spot Treatment / Pimple Patch (as needed) - Spot gel: rice-grain amount only on lesion. Patch: apply on clean, dry skin; press 5 seconds.
• Lip Sleeping Mask (optional) - Amount: thin swipe.

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

One-lane rule: 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.

Position: Rung 1 — Water-thin fluid phase. Apply immediately after cleansing, before any thicker serums, lotions, or creams.

The Layering Rule: Thinnest to thickest, water-phase to oil-phase. Because this essence is entirely water-based and zero-viscosity, it must sit at the very foundation of your routine to prevent larger polymers from blocking its absorption.

The Panthenol and low-molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid in this formula penetrate readily, acting as a moisture conduit that actually improves the absorption of the serums you apply on top of it.

Because this is a strictly hydrating and soothing product, it does not cause cellular purging. Any breakouts experienced are a reaction, not a purge.

Prerequisites: Before starting this product, your routine MUST already include: a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer, and a daily SPF. Without these foundations, this product provides temporary water that will simply evaporate.

If your skin currently stings when you apply plain water, your barrier is severely compromised. However, because this is an isotonic-leaning, fragrance-free formula, it is generally exceptionally well-tolerated even by compromised barriers.

Primary Targets: Epidermal Dehydration and Thermal Stress. Birch sap (rich in amino acids and minerals) mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF), binding water into the upper epidermal layers while dropping physical skin temperature.

Secondary Benefits: Minor physical exfoliation. The physical action of sweeping the embossed cotton pad across the skin gently dislodges dead stratum corneum cells without the use of chemical acids.

What this product CANNOT do: Cannot clear cystic acne. Cannot fade brown melanin marks (PIH). Cannot permanently shrink pores — though hydrated skin plumps up around the pore opening, making them appear temporarily smaller.

• Anua PEACH 70 NIACIN SERUM 30ML: The Birch pads create a hydrated, highly permeable canvas that allows the Niacinamide in the Peach serum to absorb evenly and efficiently. Use AM or PM.
• Dr.Althea 345 RELIEF CREAM 50ML: The perfect occlusive seal. The Birch pad supplies the water; the 345 cream locks it in and reinforces the lipid barrier. Use AM or PM.
• Beauty of Joseon RELIEF SUN AQUA FRESH RICE + B5 50ML: A flawless morning combination. Wipe with the pad, let dry for 30 seconds, and follow directly with this lightweight SPF for a deeply hydrated, non-greasy finish. Use AM.

Pilling Mitigation: This is a highly watery fluid with zero pilling risk on its own. It actually reduces pilling by hydrating the skin surface, allowing thicker silicone-based products to spread more evenly on top.

Permissibility: Fully Water-Permeable (wudu-compatible).

This essence absorbs completely into the stratum corneum and leaves zero occlusive film or silicone barrier on the skin surface. It does not prevent water from reaching the skin during ablution.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "Oily skin does not need a hydrating pad, it needs an exfoliating/drying pad." REALITY: In humid climates, stripping oily skin of water triggers massive oil overproduction. Hydrating oily skin with water-weight humectants actually signals the sebaceous glands to slow down.

MYTH: "Leaving the pad on until it fully dries gives the best results." REALITY: Leaving a wet sheet mask or toner pad on until it becomes dry to the touch causes reverse-osmosis, drawing moisture back OUT of your skin into the dry cotton.

If you work in an air-conditioned office for 8+ hours daily, apply an occlusive cream over this essence — otherwise, the Hyaluronic Acid and Birch sap will draw moisture FROM your deeper skin layers into the low-humidity AC environment.

Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region. Hard water leaves a calcium stearate film after cleansing that causes tightness. Using this pad immediately after the shower neutralizes and wipes away this mineral residue.

Full INCI List: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice(70,000ppm), 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Gluconolactone, and other trace botanical extracts.

*Gluconolactone appears below the estimated 1% line. At this concentration, it is unlikely to deliver clinical exfoliation (typically requires 4-10%), and acts primarily as a hydrating humectant.

Preservative System: Preserved via 1,2-Hexanediol, a multi-functional humectant that also inhibits microbial growth, avoiding traditional controversial preservatives.

Fragrance Status: 100% Fragrance-Free and Essential Oil-Free.

Scent Description: Faint, clean, watery scent derived solely from the natural raw ingredients (Birch sap). There is no masking fragrance.

EU 26 Allergen Screen: None detected in declared INCI. Alcohol-Free formulation ensuring zero stripping of the epidermal lipid barrier.

Birch Pollen Allergy: If you suffer from severe Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) triggered by Birch pollen (often cross-reacting with apples, celery, or almonds), use caution. While sap is structurally different from pollen proteins, cross-reactivity in highly sensitive individuals is biologically possible.

There are zero known drug interactions. This product is entirely passive and will not interfere with prescription tretinoin, adapalene, or oral isotretinoin. It actually supports these prescriptions by mitigating their drying side effects.

Halal Status: *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.

Vegan Status: *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.

Cruelty-Free Status: *Brand states cruelty-free, but sells products in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may be required by law. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

Microplastic Status: Microplastic-Free: Yes.

MFDS Classification: General Cosmetic. This product is regulated for safety and hydration but is not registered for functional claims (like whitening or anti-wrinkle) under the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

The clinical evidence for Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid's ability to reduce Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is graded as High. The specific cooling mechanism of Birch sap is graded as Moderate, relying heavily on traditional botanical efficacy and strong anecdotal consensus.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Safe. Contains no complex lipids, esters, or long-chain fatty acids known to feed Malassezia yeast.

Pilling Assessment: None.

Because this formula relies on small-molecule humectants and contains zero heavy silicones or high-molecular-weight film formers, it will not pill under any circumstances. It actually smooths the skin canvas, preventing friction-induced pilling of your subsequent sunscreen.

If you experience pilling later in your routine, it is caused by products layered *over* this pad, not the pad itself.

Color Baseline: Clear, watery essence.

Storage: The pads MUST be kept tightly sealed. In Mauritius heat, evaporation is the primary risk. Once the essence evaporates, the pads become useless. Keep the inner lid secured and store away from direct sunlight.

Spoilage Signs: If the essence develops a cloudy appearance, a sour smell, or visible mold spots on the cotton, discard immediately. When in doubt, discard.

Patch Test: Swipe the pad on the inner forearm (wait 24h), then behind the ear (wait 24h), before applying fully to the face.

72-Hour Barrier Reset: 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 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency Stop Signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, breathing difficulty (seek emergency care).

1. Using fingers instead of tweezers: Reaching into the jar with unwashed fingers introduces bacteria into a watery environment, accelerating spoilage.

2. Leaving the pad on until it dries: This reverses the osmotic gradient, sucking water back out of your skin into the dry cotton pad.

3. Rubbing aggressively: Using the embossed side to scrub the skin causes micro-tears in the stratum corneum. Glide, do not scrub.

4. Skipping moisturizer in AC: Humectants need an occlusive seal when ambient humidity drops.

5. Storing without the inner seal: The essence will evaporate rapidly in the Mauritian climate if the secondary seal is discarded.

Volume: 70 Pads (160ml essence). Recommended amount per use: 1-2 pads. Uses per container: approximately 35-70 applications.

At recommended dosage (1 pad daily in AM): approximately 70 days (over 2 months). At common overdosing (using 4 pads as a daily mask): depletes in approximately 17 days. Correct dosage is better for your skin AND extends product life.

Reorder in approximately 2 months. We recommend reordering 2 weeks before estimated depletion for shipping time.

A frictionless, ultra-cooling hydration stack designed to quench dehydrated-oily skin without clogging pores.

The Birch Pad acts as a water-weight hydration conduit (Viscosity Tier 1), pre-dampening the skin to pull subsequent serums deeper into the stratum corneum.

AM Routine:

1. Anua BIRCH MOISTURE BOOSTING PAD (1 pad, glide over dry skin, wait 20s)
2. Anua PEACH 70 NIACIN SERUM 30ML (2-3 drops, wait 60s)
3. Beauty of Joseon RELIEF SUN AQUA FRESH RICE + B5 50ML (2 finger rule, wait 15 min)

PM Routine:

1. Oil Cleanser (emulsify and rinse)
2. Water Cleanser (rinse and pat lightly damp)
3. Anua BIRCH MOISTURE BOOSTING PAD (use 2 pads as a 3-minute cheek mask, then remove)
4. Dr.Althea 345 RELIEF CREAM 50ML (1-2 peas, massage in)

If you are in an air-conditioned office all day, then you MUST add a thin layer of the Dr. Althea 345 Cream in the AM before your sunscreen to prevent the AC from evaporating the hydration.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now (stinging), then skip the Peach Niacin serum entirely and use only the Birch Pad, 345 Cream, and SPF until the stinging resolves.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with Anua BIRCH MOISTURE BOOSTING PAD, 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.

If you have rough, congested skin with visible blackheads, pure hydration will not clear your pores. Consider the Anua HEARTLEAF 77% CLEAR PAD instead, which contains PHA for gentle daily exfoliation alongside soothing heartleaf extract.

Choose Anua Birch Moisture Pad over Anua Heartleaf Clear Pad if you need pure, unadulterated hydration: the Birch pad drops epidermal heat and binds water without any exfoliating acids, making it safer for broken barriers.

• Upgrade to THIS if you experience thermal shock flushing (redness after hot showers) → the cooling effect is immediate → you gain rapid inflammatory calm without chemical actives.
• Upgrade to THIS if your barrier is currently compromised / stinging → it removes all exfoliating variables → you gain pure water-binding recovery.
• Upgrade to THIS if you want a frictionless AM wash replacement → it adds Panthenol while wiping away sweat → you avoid alkaline tap water stripping.
• Upgrade to THIS if you are in the luteal phase with tight/dry skin → it provides weightless water → you avoid heavy occlusive creams that trap sebum.

• This is best used AM + PM as the very first layer (hydration lane).
• It has zero conflict rules: it can be layered safely with retinoids, strong Vitamin C, or any chemical exfoliant.
• Apply on slightly damp skin for the best humectant performance.

• Do NOT upgrade to THIS if you are actively trying to clear closed comedones (you need BHA or PHA, not just water).
• Do NOT upgrade to THIS if you already own a large bottle of hydrating toner (redundant).

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, THIS is worth choosing. If not, the alternative is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: immediate epidermal hydration and cooling. You do NOT need this if you already own: a watery hydrating toner (like a Hyaluronic Acid or Centella toner) and a box of plain cotton pads. Finish your current product before purchasing.

Check your current shelf. Do you have an open product with the same primary active? Skincare products lose efficacy after opening (PAO = 12 months). Buying new while old expires is waste.

Combining with a similar product (like another watery essence): No Benefit (same mechanism). You are simply wasting product for identical results.

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 Anua, handling authorized distribution directly. 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 Tip: Ensure the seal under the lid is fully intact upon arrival, and check the bottom of the jar for the clearly printed EXP date and manufacturing batch code.

Brand Profile: Anua | Parent Company: Craver Co., Ltd | Headquarters: South Korea | Mission: Keep things simple and focused on essential ingredients.

Anua approaches formulation with radical simplicity, often focusing on a single, highly concentrated botanical active (like Heartleaf or Birch Sap) rather than complex chemical cocktails. Their philosophy centers on reducing skin fatigue by eliminating unnecessary additives and prioritizing barrier comfort above aggressive transformation.

User with combination skin on r/AsianBeauty reported that these pads were incredibly refreshing during summer mornings, replacing their morning cleanse entirely and leaving a plump, non-sticky base.

A user with dry, sensitive skin noted that while the hydration was excellent and soothing, the physical pads themselves felt slightly thinner than they expected, requiring them to use two pads for a full face sweep.

A reviewer on a major K-beauty retailer site mentioned that using these as a 5-minute cheek mask immediately brought down the redness of their rosacea flush after a hot shower.

Common Praise: Instant cooling sensation, abundant essence (pads are heavily saturated), zero sticky residue.
Common Complaints: Pads are on the thinner side, purely basic hydration with no complex anti-aging benefits.

Please recycle the plastic tub once completely empty and rinsed. The used cotton pads must be disposed of in general waste, not flushed.

Can I use these pads every single day?

Yes. Because they contain zero exfoliating acids and rely purely on hydrating Birch Sap and Panthenol, they are completely safe for twice-daily use.

Are these good for oily, acne-prone skin?

Yes. Oily skin in Mauritius often overproduces sebum due to underlying dehydration. These pads flood the skin with water without adding any heavy oils or silicones that could clog pores.

Can I use this with my Retinol or Vitamin C?

Absolutely. They act as a purely passive hydration layer. Applying this pad first actually creates a hydrated canvas that helps your active serums absorb more evenly.

Do I need to wash my face after using this?

No. This is a leave-on product. You simply swipe the pad across your skin, let the essence absorb for a few seconds, and proceed with the rest of your routine.

Why is there so much liquid at the bottom of the jar?

This is intentional. The 160ml of essence ensures the top pads do not dry out over the 2 months it takes to finish the jar. Store the jar upside down occasionally if the top pads feel dry.

Betula Platyphylla

The scientific name for Japanese Birch. Its sap is extracted and used for its high concentration of amino acids, minerals, and natural moisturizing factors.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of your skin. This is where topical hydration products primarily function.

Humectant

A molecule that acts like a magnet for water, pulling moisture from the air or deeper skin layers into the stratum corneum. Hyaluronic acid is a classic example.

Panthenol

Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It is a powerful soothing agent that helps repair the skin barrier and reduce redness.

Stratum Corneum

The very top layer of the epidermis, made of dead, flattened skin cells held together by lipids. Keeping this layer hydrated prevents a dull, tight appearance.

Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)

The process of water evaporating from inside your skin out into the environment, leading to dehydration. Air conditioning accelerates this drastically.

Viscosity

How thick or fluid a liquid is. A product with low viscosity (like water) should be applied before a product with high viscosity (like a thick cream).

Acid Mantle

The skin's protective film, composed of sweat and sebum, which naturally sits at a slightly acidic pH (4.5-5.5) to keep harmful bacteria out.

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Our team is available to help you build a routine, troubleshoot reactions, and answer ingredient questions. WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

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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 in Mauritius dealing with heat-flushed, dehydrated, or easily irritated skin who wants a frictionless, cooling hydration step.

Key Benefits: Instantly lowers epidermal temperature; provides essential water-weight hydration via 70% Birch sap without heavy occlusion; serves as a perfect zero-effort morning cleanse replacement.

Keep in Mind: The pads themselves are relatively thin; the formula provides absolutely zero exfoliating properties; in heavy AC environments, the humectants must be sealed with a cream to prevent reverse evaporation.

Assessment: Highly Suitable.

This formulation is 100% fragrance-free, essential oil-free, and contains zero chemical exfoliants or retinoids. The reliance on gentle Birch sap and Panthenol makes it an exceptionally safe, non-irritating hydration source for skin rendered highly reactive or fragile by oncology treatments.

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

AC / Humidity Swing Interaction: This formula is heavily reliant on water-binding humectants (Hyaluronic Acid, Birch Sap). When you are outdoors in Mauritius humidity, it brilliantly pulls moisture from the air into your skin. However, if you move into a strong air-conditioned environment, the vapor pressure deficit reverses, and these same humectants can draw water OUT of your skin into the dry air. Always layer a moisturizer over this product if you spend your day in AC.