Epicutis Cleansing Essentials Set | Oil Cleanser 100ml + Enzyme Powder 40g

Every skincare routine begins with a cleanse. Most people treat this step as a formality. A cleanser is a cleanser. It removes dirt and you move on. Epicutis treats it as the foundation that determines whether everything that follows performs as it should.

If you strip the barrier with a harsh cleanser, the TSC in the Lipid Serum and the Hyvia in the Creme are working against a compromised starting point. If you cleanse without exfoliating, the dead skin cells accumulating on the surface reduce the absorption of those patented actives. The Cleansing Essentials Set solves both problems. The Oil Cleanser removes makeup, SPF and impurities with botanical-based fatty acids that leave the barrier intact. The Enzyme Exfoliating Powder resurfaces gently with natural enzymes, without abrasion, acids or irritation, so that the actives applied after can reach the skin they are intended to address. Used together, they prepare the skin in the optimal state to absorb everything in the Epicutis treatment routine. Every ingredient in both products is EWG Verified.

Who Is It For?

• Anyone using the Epicutis Lipid Serum and Hyvia Creme who wants a cleansing step that supports rather than undermines those actives
• Sensitive, dry and reactive skin needing non-irritating enzymatic exfoliation
• Those wanting a two-step cleansing protocol that doubles cleansing and exfoliation without separate product purchase
• Post-procedure skin once the clinician has confirmed cleansing products can be reintroduced
• Those on GLP-1 medications whose skin is more reactive and needs gentle, non-disruptive cleansing
• Anyone whose current cleanser leaves their skin feeling stripped, tight or reactive after washing

How Does It Work?

The Oil Cleanser uses botanical-based fatty acids that dissolve oil-soluble impurities including makeup, SPF and sebum through the like-dissolves-like principle. Because it uses fats to remove fats rather than surfactants to strip them, it does not disrupt the barrier or alter the skin's natural pH. It emulsifies with water to rinse cleanly with no greasy residue. The Enzyme Exfoliating Powder uses natural proteolytic enzymes that dissolve dead skin cell proteins at the surface through enzymatic digestion rather than physical abrasion or chemical acid exfoliation. The enzyme mechanism is specific to dead skin cell proteins and does not disrupt living tissue or compromise the barrier.

Key Ingredients

• Oil Cleanser botanical-based fatty acid blend: A combination of responsibly sourced plant-derived fatty acids that dissolve oil-soluble makeup, SPF and sebum on contact without stripping the barrier. Emulsifies cleanly with water. No synthetic surfactants, no harsh preservatives, no barrier-disrupting ingredients. EWG Verified.
• Enzyme Exfoliating Powder natural enzyme complex: Proteolytic enzymes derived from natural sources that digest dead skin cell proteins at the surface with complete specificity for keratinised tissue. Gentle enough for sensitive and reactive skin types. No physical abrasion, no acids, no barrier disruption. EWG Verified.

Benefits

• Removes makeup, SPF and impurities without stripping the barrier
• Enzymatic exfoliation without acids, abrasion or irritation
• Leaves the skin in the optimal state to absorb Epicutis treatment actives
• Suitable for sensitive, reactive and post-procedure skin types
• Complete two-step cleansing and exfoliating protocol in one set
• EWG Verified. Fragrance-free. No synthetic surfactants

What Results Can You Expect?

Immediately after cleansing: clean, balanced, comfortable skin that does not feel stripped or tight. After enzymatic exfoliation: visibly smoother, more radiant and more evenly textured skin, with noticeably improved absorption of treatment products applied after. At 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use: improved baseline skin texture and radiance from consistent enzymatic renewal of the skin's surface layer.

How We Use It at Face for Soul

As a pharmacist prescriber specialising in skin health, the cleansing step is the one most patients get wrong. Stripping cleansers undermine everything that follows. The Epicutis Oil Cleanser removes makeup and impurities without compromising the barrier, and the Enzyme Powder provides effective exfoliation for patients whose sensitive skin cannot tolerate acid-based resurfacing. For patients using the Lipid Serum and Hyvia Creme, starting the routine with a cleansing step that supports rather than undermines the barrier is the logical foundation.

How to Use

Oil Cleanser: Apply to dry skin and massage over the face. Add a small amount of water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening as the first cleansing step. Enzyme Exfoliating Powder: Mix a small amount with water in the palm to form a paste. Massage gently over the face in small circular motions then rinse thoroughly. Use 2 to 3 times per week after the Oil Cleanser as a second step for exfoliation. Follow both cleansing steps with the Epicutis Lipid Serum and Hyvia Creme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth the money?
The Cleansing Essentials Set provides a two-product cleansing protocol that prepares the skin optimally for the patented actives in the Epicutis treatment routine. If you are investing in the Lipid Serum and Hyvia Creme, using a harsh or stripping cleanser before them directly undermines your investment. The Oil Cleanser and Enzyme Powder protect that investment by ensuring the skin is in the best possible state to absorb what follows.

Can I use the Oil Cleanser as a first cleanse and use another cleanser second?
Yes. The Oil Cleanser is specifically designed as a first-cleanse step. On evenings when you are also using the Enzyme Powder, use the Oil Cleanser first, rinse, then use the Enzyme Powder as your second step.

How often should I use the Enzyme Powder?
2 to 3 times per week for most skin types. Sensitive skin should start with once weekly and build up gradually as tolerance is established.

Can I use it with tretinoin?
Use the Oil Cleanser on evenings when you are applying tretinoin. Avoid the Enzyme Powder on the same evenings as tretinoin to prevent over-exfoliation. Use the Enzyme Powder on alternate evenings to tretinoin.

Is it pregnancy safe?
Yes. Both products contain no retinoids or ingredients with established pregnancy contraindications.

Is it suitable for rosacea-prone skin?
Yes. The Oil Cleanser is non-irritating and non-stripping. The Enzyme Powder provides exfoliation without the inflammation risk of acid-based exfoliants. Both are appropriate for rosacea-prone skin.

Can I use it post-procedure?
Introduce both products once your clinician confirms cleansing and exfoliation can be reintroduced after your specific procedure. The enzyme exfoliation step should typically be delayed longer than the Oil Cleanser during the early recovery period.

Does the Enzyme Powder clog pores?
No. It is non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types including oily and acne-prone skin.

How long will each product last?
The Oil Cleanser (100ml) used morning and evening typically lasts 8 to 12 weeks. The Enzyme Powder (40g) used 2 to 3 times per week typically lasts 8 to 10 weeks.

Is it EWG Verified?
Yes. Every Epicutis product carries EWG Verified status for complete ingredient safety and transparency.

Is it vegan?
Yes. Both products in the Cleansing Essentials Set are formulated without animal-derived ingredients.

Is it cruelty-free?
Yes. Epicutis does not test on animals.

Clinical Insight

As a pharmacist prescriber specialising in skin health, I recommend the Cleansing Essentials Set to every patient who is using the Epicutis Lipid Serum and Hyvia Creme. The cleansing step is not separate from the treatment protocol. It is the foundation of it. A cleanser that strips the barrier or leaves residue on the skin's surface directly reduces the performance of the patented actives applied after. The Oil Cleanser and Enzyme Powder ensure that does not happen.

Research and Evidence

The oil cleansing method is supported by dermatological research confirming barrier-preserving cleansing efficacy superior to conventional surfactant-based cleansers for sensitive and reactive skin types. Proteolytic enzyme exfoliation is documented in peer-reviewed literature as an effective non-irritating alternative to acid-based resurfacing for sensitive skin. All Epicutis formulations carry EWG Verified status, confirming that every ingredient has been independently reviewed for safety and transparency.

How Does It Compare?

Cleansing Essentials Set vs standard gel or foam cleanser: Standard foaming cleansers use surfactants that remove oil by disrupting the skin's natural lipid layer. The Oil Cleanser removes oil using compatible fats that leave the barrier intact. For patients using patented barrier-repair actives like TSC, the choice of cleanser directly affects those actives' performance.

Cleansing Essentials Set vs acid-based exfoliants: AHA and BHA exfoliants resurface effectively but carry irritation and barrier disruption risk, particularly for sensitive skin and post-procedure skin. The Enzyme Powder achieves resurfacing through enzymatic digestion that is specific to dead skin cells and does not disrupt living tissue or the barrier.

Complete Your Routine

Morning: Epicutis Oil Cleanser, Epicutis Lipid Serum, Epicutis Hyvia Creme, SPF. Evening (non-exfoliation nights): Epicutis Oil Cleanser, Epicutis Lipid Serum, Epicutis Hyvia Creme. Evening (exfoliation nights, 2 to 3 times per week): Epicutis Oil Cleanser, Epicutis Enzyme Exfoliating Powder, Epicutis Lipid Serum, Epicutis Hyvia Creme.

Why Buy From Face for Soul?

At Face for Soul, we recommend the Cleansing Essentials Set because the foundation of every skincare routine is the cleanse, and a cleanser that undermines the barrier compromises everything applied after it. As a prescriber who recommends the Epicutis Lipid Serum and Hyvia Creme to patients daily, ensuring the cleansing step supports rather than works against those actives is a clinical priority. Contact us before ordering if you have questions about how to integrate this into your existing routine.