Welcome to the Story of 'Cedar of the Forest'.

Our cleansing balm is named after the sacred forest of Cedar. A divine, cool shady forest that was once fought over by demi-Gods and humans, it's said that the cedars were protected by Mesopotamian Gods, which gave rise to another name for the trees – the Cedars of God. The evergreen Cedar tree is a symbol of endurance, eternal life and immortality.

“Cedar of the Forest” is an ode to this mythical legend - — a moment of pause in your daily skincare ritual.

We’ve thoughtfully designed it to be lipid-rich, using cold-pressed oils like watermelon seed, cucumber seed, and moringa seed oil to nourish and protect your skin’s natural barrier.Lightweight yet deeply hydrating, it melts away sunscreen, grime, and makeup without stripping your skin. The formula leans on time-tested ayurvedic botanicals like neem extract known for its purifying properties along with cold-pressed oils from watermelon, cucumber, and moringa seeds — gentle enough for sensitive skin, nourishing enough for dry or reactive skin, and made for anyone who loves an indulgent cleansing. Enhanced with ayurvedic botanicals like neem extract, known for its purifying properties, to gently remove impurities and clear the skin without ever drying it out. We intentionally crafted Cedar of the Forest with an artisanal handmade texture — a true emulsifying balm cleanser that offers the authentic feel of slow, intentional skincare.

How Cedar of the Forest Works: The Science of Cleansing Without Compromise

Cleansing is often overlooked. But for dry, sensitive, or barrier-damaged skin, it’s where the healing needs to begin. Many cleansers — even the ones labeled gentle — can quietly strip essential lipids, leave behind residues, or make your skin work harder to recover.

Cedar of the Forest was created to change that. Inspired by grounding forest rituals and guided by modern lipid science, this balm-to-milk cleanser melts away the day — without disrupting your skin’s protective layers. It doesn’t just cleanse. It comforts, restores, and prepares your skin for everything that follows.

Here’s how:

1. Melts Away Impurities Without Stripping

The balm’s oil-rich base works in sync with the skin to dissolve buildup — not disrupt the barrier. Cold-pressed plant oils act as solvents for makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum, and airborne pollutants.

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil#, Vitis Vinifera (Grapeseed) Oil#, and Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil# offer lightweight but effective cleansing with high linoleic acid content. These oils bind to debris without clogging pores or drying the skin.
• Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax gives the balm its rich texture and controlled glide, while melting effortlessly upon contact with skin warmth.

These natural oils form the cleansing matrix — breaking down what needs to be removed while preserving what needs to stay: your skin’s natural moisture barrier.

2. Nourishes With Essential Lipids

What sets Cedar of the Forest apart is its lipid profile. Rather than depleting your skin’s natural oils, it replenishes them with omega-rich, cold-pressed oils that support long-term barrier health.

• Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil# is rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants — ideal for balancing sebum and reducing congestion.
• Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil# contains a rare balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing properties.
• Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Oil# provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which helps calm reactive skin and restore suppleness.
• Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil# brings behenic acid and vitamin E, offering lightweight nourishment that’s especially suited to barrier-compromised skin.
• Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter adds emollient structure without being heavy or comedogenic, locking in hydration as you rinse.

These oils aren’t just cleansing agents — they are active moisturizers that begin skin repair during the very first step.

3. Calms Sensitivity From Step One

Sensitive skin often flares up during cleansing. Friction, essential oils, or harsh emulsifiers can all trigger inflammation. Cedar of the Forest uses botanicals traditionally known for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties — with an emphasis on balance.

• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract offers antibacterial and purifying benefits — ideal for skin exposed to pollution or prone to breakouts.
• Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil acts as a gentle antimicrobial and soothing agent.
• Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract brings bisabolol and flavonoids that visibly calm redness and reduce stinging or irritation.
• Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil and Rosa Damascena (Rose) Oil round out the aromatic profile with subtle skin-calming actions, offering hydration, clarity, and grounding without overwhelming sensitive noses.

Each of these botanicals is selected for tolerability. There’s no essential oil overload — just a low-irritant blend that soothes while it works.

4. Builds Antioxidant Defense During Cleansing

Urban stress, UV exposure, and daily pollutants leave a reactive film on the skin. Cedar of the Forest helps neutralize that load even before your toner or serum steps in.

• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) is a potent lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects against lipid peroxidation and supports the integrity of cell membranes.
• Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil# is rich in phytosterols and tocopherols, helping to reduce oxidative inflammation and support elasticity.
• Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam of Peru) Extract offers antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits — historically used to promote skin repair in microcracked or compromised areas.

This antioxidant action helps restore the skin’s equilibrium and prepare it to absorb subsequent actives more effectively.

5. Leaves Skin Clean, Cushioned, and Balanced

After rinsing, skin should feel clean — but never tight, squeaky, or depleted. That’s the signature of a cleanser that respects the skin.

• Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, a plant-based emollient ester, provides a soft, velvety afterfeel without any film or heaviness.
• Glycerin, a time-tested humectant, helps maintain hydration post-cleansing by drawing water into the upper layers of the skin.

The final result? Skin that feels balanced, softened, and comforted — not stripped or sensitized. No second cleanse needed. No urgent rush to moisturize. Just clean skin that already feels cared for.

🛡️ Why Cedar of the Forest Is More Than a Cleanser

Because the right cleanse sets the tone for everything else.
Cedar of the Forest respects your skin’s architecture while gently removing what doesn’t belong. It is not just the first step in your routine — it’s your skin’s first moment of healing.