'Acid Washed' Foaming AHA Facial Cleanser


Sometimes you just need a quick foamy clarifying wash. You want witch hazel and a gentle exfoliation but nothing too irritating...
Enter, Acid Washed! This is a luxurious and unique exfoliating foaming facial cleanser rich in witch hazel and aloe vera, with added AHA lactic acid and skin softening ingredients, formulated for daily use on oily/combination skin.

Why lactic acid?

Lactic acid is helpful for smoothing and softening rough or scaly skin and keeping blackheads and acne at bay. 

It's suitable for dry and sensitive skin because it is one of the gentlest alpha-hydroxy (AHA) acids, and it offers hydrating benefits as well. I love it, personally it's my favourite acid. 

It's also vegan - not made from milk!

Why in a cleanser rather than a toner?

Using a wash-off acid instead of a leave-on acid toner also helps keep this product gentle.

Perfect for you if:

Your skin struggles to cope with regular acid products, or if you want a non-drying foaming cleanser with added benefits of AHA.

Can be used as a second cleanse to our Face Off Oil-to-Milk cleanser too for people who like that squeaky clean!

Please note that raw oils can vary in colour, viscosity and scent across batches due to changes in harvests. The cold-pressed oil grades we use (not heated or refined) are even more prone to variations between batches.


Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cistus Ladaniferus (Labdanum) Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Betaine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Melaleuca Alternafolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Limonene*, Linalool*, Citral*, Geraniol*
*natural compounds of the essential oils used

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Regular price$16.00
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100% post-consumer recycled bottle with a foamer pump. Recyclable and refillable.

Acid Washed Foaming Facial Cleanser - Neighbourhood Botanicals
Acid Washed Foaming Facial Cleanser - Neighbourhood Botanicals
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Acid Washed Foaming Facial Cleanser - Neighbourhood Botanicals
Acid Washed Foaming Facial Cleanser - Neighbourhood Botanicals
Acid Washed Foaming Facial Cleanser - Neighbourhood Botanicals

Let's talk about 'Acid Washed' Foaming AHA Facial Cleanser

This is not as strong as a normal acid toner. It's more like a traditional foam cleanser with a sprinkle of extra exfoliation via the Lactic Acid, therefore it's gentle enough to use daily on oily skin, without risk of aggravation.
It's also not a makeup remover, best for a second cleanse instead. Try our Face Off for proper makeup removal!
We've used alcohol-free witch hazel hydrosol as an effective natural astringent, and mild sulphate-free cleansers derived from coconut oil, as well as vegetable glycerin to hydrate.
Hidden within this exfoliating mousse are many protective and hydrating plant-based additives.

Retro scent evocative of 70's disco scent led by Rock Rose and rounded out with fresh and herbal anti-bacterial essential oils.

Artwork by Sharmila Banerjee

Customer Reviews

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Julia S.
Love this

Hands down my fave facial cleanser. I struggle with folliculitis and I swear this is the only thing that makes it better. Makes my face squeaky healthy clean. Lasts ages bc it’s a foam, and the refill worked a charm. Will repurchase as long as they stock this.

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Kristeen
Love this product

Another winner from NB! Love the fresh and clean feeling I get after washing with this cleanser and it even got a compliment from my husband who has sensitive skin.

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Juliette
Love it

Love it! I have oily combination skin and big pores and while they haven’t gone away I’ve definitely seen an improvement. Been using alongside the simmer down oil and it just feel so indulgent and lovely. Feels like it’s gonna last a while aswell because a little goes a long way.

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Gauri S.
Good but not wow

I got the cleanser a couple of months ago because I wanted to slowly enter the world of chemical exfoliation. Since I have normal-to-combination yet somewhat sensitive skin, I was wary of AHAs/BHAs since I thought they might make me break out. Good news -- this cleanser didn't! However, it also didn't really produce any noticeable improvements? My skin still looks pretty much the same (aka a blotchy mess with some post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation). If you're sensitive to fragrance (and this goes for any NB product, really) I'd warn you against using this cleanser. It doesn't have a super powerful scent but could still be irritating to your skin.

Additionally, the bottle isn't well designed. Like multiple other reviewers, I have struggled with the pump because it's incredibly stiff. I've had to press down so hard to release the product that the tube inside the bottle got bent permanently; besides, the claims of recyclability of the packaging seem to be at odds with the standards in my city.

Because of all these issues, I have resorted to pouring out the cleanser in my hands and using it as a body wash merely to finish the product. I will therefore not be repurchasing it.

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Shibby
Just what I needed...

I love this foaming cleanser... After experiencing a few breakout problems brought on from wearing a mask, my skin is already so much clearer after using it morning and night for just over a week. I've been using it before applying the Day Glow facial oil. I recommend both!


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