Black Cumin Seed Oil // A rich, dark oil cold-pressed from black cumin seeds, this botanical is a multi-tasking beauty powerhouse! Its antibacterial properties aid in unclogging pores and combatting breakouts. It is also rich in antioxidants and is an excellent emollient—making it a great oil for addressing fine lines and dryness. Black cumin seed oil is believed to help illuminate the complexion with daily use. Our black seed oil is virgin and certified organic.

Meadowfoam Oil // This oil is a wonderful emollient, which helps improve skin hydration. A 2018 study showed that meadowfoam seed oil contains two compounds that help protect the skin from UVB radiation, helping prevent sun damage and collagen loss.

Tamanu oil // Pressed from the nut of the Ati tree, this verdant green  oil has skin-healing, antibacterial and regenerative properties. It is rich in antioxidants and also has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it one of the most effective oils for acne-prone skin. Our tamanu oil is virgin, cold-pressed, and certified organic.

Vetiver Essential Oil // Steam-distilled in a slow, intricate process from the roots of grassy plants in the rainforests of India—in one word, it’s “tranquility” in oil form. This smoky and grounding oil calms both the skin and mind. Our essential oil is steam-distilled from organically grown vetiver.

Polyglycerol-4 Oleate // The secret ingredient that turns this oil cleanser into a hydrating milk! This is a plant-based, Ecocert approved emulsifier that is safe and gentle. Our cruelty-free, vegan, and GMO-free polyglycerol is made from glycerine and coconut oil.

Full Ingredients: Sunflower Oil*, Castor Seed Oil*, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate (Emulsifier), Tamanu Oil*, Black Cumin Seed Oil*, Elderberry Extract, Non-GMO Vitamin E, Essential Oils of Vetiver, Grapefruit*, Lime*, and Cedarwood

*certified organic

How to Use the Vetiver Illuminating Cleanser

As a Nourishing Oil Cleanser

Massage 2–3 pumps of Vetiver Illuminating Cleanser onto dry skin to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily impurities. As you massage, inhale the grounding yet uplifting aroma of vetiver, lime, grapefruit, and cedar for a calming aromatherapeutic experience.

Add warm water to transform the oil into a delicate cleansing milk, then continue massaging before removing with a warm, damp face cloth.

Skin is left feeling clean, soft, and comfortably nourished—never stripped.

As the First Step in a Double Cleansing Routine

This oil cleanser is ideal as the first step in a double cleansing ritual.

Follow with a water-based cleanser, such as our Chamomile Tansy Cleanser, to remove traces of makeup and SPF while maintaining hydration and balance.

Double cleansing is especially beneficial for those who wear makeup, sunscreen, or prefer a deeper evening cleanse.

Why Use an Oil Cleanser?

Oil-based cleansing helps effectively dissolve oil-based impurities like makeup and SPF while supporting the natural skin barrier. This results in a visibly clear and balanced complexion without dryness or tightness.

Pro Tip: Turn Your Cleansing Into a Ritual

Take a moment to slow down during cleansing. The grounding aroma of vetiver paired with bright citrus and cedar creates a sensory ritual that helps transform cleansing from a routine step into a calming daily practice.

Follow with your favorite facial mist and facial oil or balm to complete your skincare ritual.

Below are instructions on how to recycle the packaging for this product. We subsidize hard-to-recycle beauty packaging from any brand through our partnership with Pact — and as a thank you, get 25% off your next order. Learn more about our recycling program here.

Packaging
This product is packaged in a glass bottle and a box made from 85% recycled and FSC-certified paper. The boxes are printed using plant-based, low-VOC inks, and produced in a wind-powered facility.

Impact
This product plants trees and recovers 5x the amount of plastic from the environment than the amount used in our packaging. All Apoterra products are carbon negative & certified Plastic Negative.

Sourcing
Sustainability starts with where and how our ingredients are grown. We prioritize working with farmers and suppliers who uphold ethical and eco-conscious practices, including: Certified Organic, Grown without pesticides, Fair Trade & Indigenous-Owned or Managed.

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability here.

Size
Full Size: 4 fl oz / 118 ml ; Sample Size: 1 fl oz / 29.6 ml

Use By
For best results, use within 2 years of the date of production or within 6 months of opening, whichever comes first. You can search your batch number here to learn about its production date and ingredient origins. If your product is older than the above, it may still be good, but we cannot vouch for its effectiveness.

Commitments
Clean & Natural
Cruelty-free (certified by Leaping Bunny)
Microbiome-friendly (certified by Kind to Biome)
Plastic Negative (certified by Blue Bird Climate)
Carbon Negative
Gluten Free