anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-violence — pro-peace
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-violence — pro-peace
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-violence — pro-peace
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-violence — pro-peace

Dread washing your face? Never again.

We've all skipped washing our face at the end of a long day.

But skipping that step isn't just skipping cleaning your skin — you're skipping out on improving your skin. 

Cleansing is what stands between your skin and the rest of a good skincare routine, where you can address breakouts, fine lines, redness, dryness or other concerns.

That's why we believe a cleanser only works if you look forward to using it.

  • 1. SENSORY, NOT IRRITATING

    Forget that dry, tight feeling. Thanks to a botanical oil blend, this gel gently cleanses without harsh surfactants.

  • 2. ONE-STEP MAKEUP REMOVAL

    No need for a separate makeup remover or a double cleanse. Sea to Skin gets it done in one step.

  • 3. SUSTAINABLE REFILLS

    When your jar is empty, get a refill to reduce waste. Plus, enjoy 15% off + free shipping with Recurring Refills.

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Why we recommend
Activist Skincare

We're divesting from the status-quo with beautiful, effective products that align with our progressive values.

Activist Skincare is a small, woman-owned brand that's ethically made, cruelty-free and truly sustainable, with clinically proven ingredients that really work.

2% of every Activist purchase is donated to human rights and environmental nonprofits.

— Kate & Erin

NEW CUSTOMER OFFER

Try all 7 products from Activist

Curious to explore new products — without a big commitment?

The Trial Kit includes Sea to Skin Cleansing Gel + six other delightful Activist products with enough to last 3+ weeks so you can really test them out and see the results for yourself.

Plus, you'll receive a free $25 gift card that you can put towards full-sizes of your favorite products.

TRIAL KIT + FREE $25 GIFT CARD
ABOUT ACTIVIST

Active ingredients change your skin.
Activism changes the world.

We stand for both.

It's time for something more effective — and more RIGHTEOUS — to replace conventional corporate skincare. 

Here's how we live out our values through intentional business practices.

From our hands, to your home

Made in small batches by founder + formulator, Allison and production + fulfillment manager, Corina.

We're a woman-owned, independent small business. We don't outsource or take outside funding. And we operate according to progressive values. Learn more >

Fight climate change
+ reduce waste

The beauty industry has an ugly packaging waste problem that we didn't want to add to.

Activist's at-home refills come in minimalist pouches that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and plastic waste. Learn more >

2% to people + planet

We believe businesses can and should be a force for good.

Activist donates 2% of every purchase to people + planet via renowned nonprofit organizations including Rainforest Trust and National Immigrant Justice Center. Learn more >