For decades, we were taught that a good cleanse should leave your skin squeaky clean. That feeling of tightness? It was seen as proof that your cleanser had “done its job.”
But at Janesce, we believe that skincare should be nourishing, not punishing, and that starts with rethinking what a healthy cleanse actually feels like.
If your skin ever feels tight, red, or uncomfortable after cleansing, this blog is for you.
What Is Stripping the Skin?
Stripping happens when a product removes not just impurities, but also the skin’s natural oils and moisture barrier. It’s common with gel, foam and soap-based cleansers, which often contain surfactants designed to cut through oil. The problem? Your skin needs a certain level of oil to stay calm, protected and hydrated.
When you strip those oils away, your skin becomes vulnerable to:
- Irritation and redness
- Flakiness and dehydration
- Overproduction of oil (yes, even dry skin can become oily in response!)
- Breakouts and long-term sensitivity
Enter: The Cream Cleanser
Cream cleansers, especially those crafted with whole plant extracts, cleanse differently. Rather than foaming or frothing, they bind gently to impurities and allow you to rinse them away without disrupting your skin’s natural defences.
The result? Soft, clean, comfortable skin that feels hydrated from the very first step.
Meet the Janesce Affinité Honey + Bloom Cleansing Milk
Our latest launch was created with fragile, reactive and dry skin in mind. It’s a luxurious, cream-based formula that blends the best of Janesce’s plant therapy with a comforting, sensory experience. Here’s what makes it special:
Double Dose of Rose
We’ve included both rose extract and rose essential oil for double the soothing, softening benefits. Rose is a powerful anti-inflammatory that helps calm skin that feels hot, tight or reactive.
Honey + Marshmallow
These ingredients work together to hold moisture at the surface and draw water deeper into the skin. Think dewy, not greasy.
Chamomile & Lavender
Both are known for their calming, healing effects, ideal for skin that flares with stress, weather changes, or hormones.
And unlike many cleansers, the Honey + Bloom Cleansing Milk is designed to work in harmony with your skin’s natural oils, not remove them.
How to Use It
For best results, use only at night as part of your evening skincare ritual:
- Dilute a small pump of cleanser with a little water in your palm
- Gently massage into the face using soft, upward strokes
- Remove with a warm, damp Janesce Soaking Cloth
- Follow with your Soaking Drops, Mist, Serum and Moisturiser
This kind of ritual isn’t just about skincare, it’s about slowing down and giving your skin the support it truly needs.
Who Is This For?
We recommend the Janesce Affinité Honey + Bloom Cleansing Milk for anyone with:
- Dry, dehydrated or maturing skin
- Redness, sensitivity or a weakened skin barrier
- Skin that feels tight or uncomfortable after washing
- Anyone aged 35+ looking for a gentler, more restorative approach to cleansing
If your skin is asking for a softer, more supportive cleanse, this could be your perfect match.
Find the Janesce Affinité Honey + Bloom Cleansing Milk online here.