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Sensitive Skin

Skin Purifying Face Wash with Chamomile Aloe Vera and Green Tea Extracts | For Sensitive Skin

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  • Purifies the skin
  • Improves skin texture
  • Cleanses & moisturizes the skin
  • Reduces the itching sensation
  • Soothes sunburns
  • Removes dead skin cells

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Net Qty. 100 ml

Description

Olivia Skin Purifying Face Wash with Chamomile, Aloe Vera, and Green Tea redefines what a purifying cleanser can be. Most purifying cleansers achieve "purity" through harshness — strong surfactants, exfoliating acids, or antibacterial agents that clean aggressively but leave the skin irritated, dry, and sensitised. This formula takes the opposite approach: deep purification through anti-inflammatory intelligence.
 
 Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is one of the most clinically studied botanicals in dermatology. Its key actives — bisabolol and apigenin — are so well-documented as anti-inflammatory and skin-calming agents that they are used as reference compounds in cosmetic safety testing. Bisabolol significantly reduces erythema (skin redness) caused by UV radiation, pollution, and mechanical irritation. Apigenin modulates histamine release, reducing the inflammatory cascade that turns mild skin irritation into prolonged redness and sensitivity.
 
 Green tea's EGCG provides a complementary layer: powerful antioxidant protection against the oxidative stress that pollution, UV, and metabolic processes deposit on the skin every day. For urban Indian skin that faces PM2.5 pollution levels significantly above WHO safe limits, this antioxidant purification is not optional — it is essential daily maintenance.
 
 Aloe vera binds all these actives together in a hydrating delivery matrix, ensuring that every molecule of cleansing is matched by a molecule of soothing and nourishing. The skin that emerges from this wash is not just clean — it is calm, protected, and nourished.

Benefits
  • Chamomile bisabolol is a clinically proven anti-irritant — reduces skin redness, inflammation, and UV-induced sensitivity
  • Apigenin (from chamomile) modulates histamine release — calms reactive, allergy-prone, and sensitive skin
  • Green tea EGCG provides potent antioxidant protection against PM2.5 pollution and UV-induced oxidative stress
  • Aloe vera soothes, hydrates, and conditions the skin barrier during the cleansing process
  • Purifies without stripping — gentle enough for sensitive skin while effective for removing daily pollutant buildup
  • Ideal after exercise to prevent sweat-triggered breakouts and skin congestion
  • Reduces the chronic low-grade inflammation that accumulates from daily pollution exposure
  • Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, normal, and combination
  • Paraben-free, sulphate-free, artificial colour-free
Direction to use
  • Step 1 — Wet face with cool or lukewarm water.
  • Step 2 — Take a small amount and lather gently on your face and neck.
  • Step 3 — Massage in gentle circular motions for 45–60 seconds. Unlike harsh purifying cleansers, this formula does not require scrubbing — the actives do the work with gentle contact time.
  • Step 4 — Rinse completely and thoroughly.
  • Step 5 — Follow with toner (optional) and moisturiser.

Ideal timing:

  • Evening: To remove the full day's pollution, makeup, and oxidative deposits — the primary purpose of this purifying cleanser.
  • Post-exercise: Use immediately after training to prevent sweat-triggered congestion and breakouts.
  • Morning: As a gentle, protective-cleanse before applying antioxidant serum and SPF.
Ingredients

Full Ingredient List:
Aqua, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate.

Key Ingredient Breakdown:

  • Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract: One of the most comprehensively studied botanicals in cosmetic dermatology. Key actives:
    - Alpha-Bisabolol: A cyclic terpene alcohol that is the primary anti-inflammatory active of chamomile. Shown in multiple studies to significantly reduce erythema (skin redness) and sensitivity. Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and modulates inflammatory cytokines. Used as a gold-standard anti-irritant reference in cosmetic safety testing.
    - Apigenin: A flavonoid that inhibits histidine decarboxylase — the enzyme that converts histidine to histamine. By reducing histamine levels in the skin, apigenin reduces the itch, redness, and inflammatory response associated with reactive and sensitive skin.
    - Chamazulene: The blue compound responsible for chamomile's characteristic colour. Potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Reduces UV-induced skin inflammation.
  • Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract: For urban Indian skin, green tea is arguably the single most important antioxidant ingredient in a cleanser:
    - EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate): The most abundant polyphenol in green tea. Neutralises reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by PM2.5 pollution particles, UV radiation, and metabolic processes. Studies show EGCG reduces skin damage from urban air pollution by up to 60% with regular topical application.
    - Catechins: Provide additional antioxidant support and have demonstrated mild antibacterial activity against acne-causing bacteria.
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: Provides acemannan polysaccharides that bind water to the skin during cleansing, and the enzyme bradykinase that reduces post-cleanse inflammation.
Information

Product Details:
Skin Type: Normal, Sensitive, Combination, Urban Skin

Primary Concerns: Pollution Damage, Skin Sensitivity, Mild Congestion, Post-Exercise Cleansing

Usage: Once or twice daily

Net Weight: 100ml / 200ml

Certifications & Standards:
• Made in India
• FDA Approved Manufacturing
• Cruelty-Free — No animal testing
• Paraben-Free
• SLS/SLES-Free
• pH-Balanced

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture.
For external use only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How is this different from a standard purifying face wash? +
Most purifying cleansers use antibacterial agents, acids, or harsh surfactants to achieve purification. This formula achieves the same cleansing result using anti-inflammatory botanical intelligence — removing pollutants, sweat, and grime while simultaneously calming the skin's inflammatory response. The result is skin that is just as clean but significantly less irritated and more comfortable post-wash.
Q2. Is chamomile suitable for acne-prone skin? +
Chamomile's anti-inflammatory properties — specifically bisabolol and apigenin — reduce redness and swelling around acne lesions. However, for active breakout management, chamomile is not antibacterial in the way neem or tea tree are. For acne-prone skin with active breakouts, this cleanser works well in combination with the Olivia Clear Skin Herbal Face Wash or the Olivia Clear Boost Tea Tree Serum.
Q3. Does green tea in a face wash actually provide antioxidant protection? +
Yes. While the contact time in a rinse-off cleanser is shorter than a leave-on serum, studies confirm that topical green tea extract reduces markers of oxidative skin damage with regular use. The cumulative effect of twice-daily antioxidant cleansing provides meaningful daily protection against the oxidative stress that accumulates from pollution and UV exposure.
Q4. How long should I massage the face wash? +
45–60 seconds is the optimal contact time for the chamomile and green tea actives to interact with the skin surface. Unlike mechanical scrubbing, the action here is chemical — gentle massage simply ensures even coverage and adequate contact time for the actives.
Q5. Can I use this cleanser post-exercise? +
Yes — this is one of its primary use cases. Post-exercise, the skin is warm and pores are open, making it highly susceptible to sweat-triggered congestion and bacteria. Using this face wash immediately after exercise removes sweat, bacteria, and workout-related oxidative debris before it can cause breakouts.
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