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Here's How To Use It

STEP 1
Dispense the gel cleanser onto fingertips. Massage into damp skin to emulsify. Splash with warm water to rinse away the day without stripping skin of its natural protective oils.

STEP 2
Follow with Replenishing Essence to calm and prepare skin for next steps.

STEP 3
Apply Triple C Serum and Hydrating Moisturizer to complete your routine. And don't forget SPF in your AM routine.

TIP: Perfect to use as a body wash or for chest or back acne. And as a second step if doing double cleanse!

A Gut Pharmacist's Quest To Save Her Daughter’s Skin

"13 years ago, my daughter was born with a rare skin condition no one could solve. As a Doctor of Pharmacy, I became obsessed with understanding why some ingredients helped while others hurt.

At 40, my skin declared war - breakouts, dark spots, hyperpigmentation hit. No medical-grade, natural, or prescription product worked.

Until I connected my gastroenterology work: skin problems aren't about the ingredients. They're about the ecosystem.

Your skin is like your gut. It has a microbiome evolved over 200,000 years that decides whether it’s healthy or not.

Most women think inflammation, pigmentation and dark spots are just part of aging. It’s not. It’s a side effect of modern life - and it’s 100% reversible.

Now at 48, my skin is better than ever, and it has been that way consistently since using these products."

Founder, Plantkos

The Science

THE MICROBIOME CRISIS™

Your skin works like your gut - when good bacteria die, absorption stops.

Modern life and traditional skincare commit bacterial chaos and destroy your skin’s microbiome with parabens, phenoxyethanol, and wrong pH levels.

Now your skin's locked shut like a damaged gut. Over time, melanocytes produce pigment chaotically. Dark spots multiply. Sudden breakouts happen.

OUR PHYTO CLINICAL FITZPATRICK FORMULATION™

Took 3 years and 15-20 iterations per formula to achieve the impossible: maximum-strength actives in a stabilised formula that supports beneficial bacteria. We spent $40,000 proving this synergy works - maintaining pH 5.0, preserving your microbiome, while delivering clinical-grade actives deep into the skin.

Fix the ecosystem, unlock absorption, watch everything transform.

Key Ingredients

Our science team brings 15 years of pharmaceutical R&D experience, backed by $40,000 in clinical studies and 17 formulation cycles. We've mastered synergistic formulation, where restoring barrier function unlocks deeper penetration, allowing clinical-grade ingredients to work effectively without causing irritation.

TURMERIC
TURMERIC

A golden root used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Eastern medicine, turmeric is rich in curcumin, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.

Here are the primary benefits of turmeric for your skin:

  • Soothes redness and irritation caused by environmental stressors
  • Brightens dull skin
  • Evens out skin tone

FRUIT AHA
FRUIT AHA

Extracted from natural fruit sources like citrus, sugar cane, and apples, AHAs are chemical exfoliants that dissolve dead skin cells.

Here are the primary benefits of fruit AHAs for your skin:

  • Stimulate cell turnover
  • Maintains healthy skin barrier
  • Gentle Exfoliation
PANTHENOL
PANTHENOL

This provitamin of B5 is a water-binding humectant with soothing properties that are perfect for all skin types, especially dry or irritated skin.

Here are the primary benefits of panthenol for your skin:

  • Deeply hydrates
  • Supports skin barrier
  • Leaves the skin feeling soft, plump, and nourished
WILLOW BARK
WILLOW BARK

Sourced from the bark of the white willow tree, this natural extract is prized for its gentle exfoliating properties thanks to its content of salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid.

Here are the primary benefits of Willow Bark for your skin:

  • Helps unclog pores
  • Calms irritation and reduces redness
  • Ideal for sensitive or acne prone skin

ALL INGREDIENTS

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract

Hear What Others Are Saying

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 78 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 64 Total 4 star reviews: 11 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
96%would recommend this product
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78 reviews
  • B
    Bella
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Would so recommend!

    I have had acne/acne prone skin for about six years. I was constantly in dermatology appointments and used prescribed topicals for all those six years.

    This past year in march I started to use the Plantkos Gentle Exfoliating Gel cleanser and I have gotten absolutely AMAZING results within a short amount of time. Like nothing before!! 100% recommend!!

  • ME
    Melissa E.
    Flag of United States
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Helps with discoloration on face

    I'm a very simple person who usually only uses water to wash my face. As I got older, I noticed discoloration on my face because of the sun. A friend recommended this product to me and I decided to try it out. I have been using this product twice a day. I can confidently say that this product works! After 6 months of use, I can see a big difference in the discoloration on my face. I also like that my face feels so refreshed after using it. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has discoloration or blemishes.

  • AP
    Audrey P.
    Flag of United States
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Plantkos Cleanser

    Great product my skin feels soft and love the ingredients!!

  • I
    ieasha
    Flag of United States
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Go to cleanser

    Hello, This is your beauty expertise Ieasha. When it come to my skin I have to be gentle and loving. Here is what I experienced while I use Phyto Exfoliating Cleanser. To tell you a little about the in your palm feeling I can inform you of this, It comes in a glass bottle and is pump despinsed.This product spreads very easily. A little goes a long way. It does not have much leather, and has little to no sense. It's not thick and tacky. It's very light.I truly feel that Phyto Exfoliating Cleanser, is gentle on the skin and cleans well. I got a deep cleansing feeling to my skin and it keeps my skin hydrated, not oily. After using for one weeks my skin was brighter leaving a even appearance and healing break out scars fast. My skin also felt tight. With the anti-inflammatory activities that this products gives, It's good to use before and after break out.

  • SF
    Stephanie F.
    Flag of United States
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    So fresh and clean!

    My skin feels so fresh and clean after using this cleanser! I no longer have blemishes and my skin feels hydrated. I also use their serum and lotion.

FAQs

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes. Free shipping is available on all domestic orders of $75 or more, and on international orders of $200 or more.

How long will my order take to arrive?

Once you complete checkout, we'll process your order within 3-5 business days. Delivery time after shipping depends on the shipping method you selected at checkout.

How are your clinical studies conducted?

Our clinical studies use 3D human skin models – bio-first skin-mimicking structures made from young keratinocytes (human skin cells) and adult fibroblasts (metabolically active, collagen-producing cells). These models incorporate all the vital biological components needed to replicate normal skin function, allowing us to test how our products perform at the cellular level.

How are your clinical studies different from other skincare brands?

Most skincare brands conduct clinical studies using human participants and rely on subjective feedback. We test on 3D human skin cells to understand how our products work in the skin's deepest layers, objectively measuring hydration, barrier function, microbiome health and inflammation response. Learn more on our science page

Is the synthetic skin model you use animal-derived?

No. We don't use animal by-products or conduct animal testing. Our skin models are created using human keratinocytes and fibroblasts only.

Are your products safe to use while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Our products are formulated with clean clinical actives and scientifically proven botanical ingredients suitable for all skin types. However, we always recommend consulting with your physician during pregnancy or breastfeeding to determine what's appropriate for your specific situation.

What is your return policy?

We don't accept returns except for products damaged during shipping (as verified by the carrier) or covered by our 90-Day guarantee, please see our Return Policy for more information. If you have concerns about your experience with Plantkos, please contact us at layers@plantkosskincare.com.

Who do I contact for additional questions?

We're here to help. Reach out to us at layers@plantkosskincare.com with any questions.

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1) DOCUMENT YOUR PROCESS

Take a before photo and monthly progress shots. Most are surprised by how dramatically the skin can transform when the barrier finally unlocks!

2) APPLY PRODUCT DAILY

Apply Triple C Serum morning and night as directed. Each bottle lasts ~45 days, so you'll need 2 bottles for the complete ecosystem restoration.

3) CLAIM YOUR GUARANTEE

If people don't stop asking what you're using within 90 days, email us with proof of purchase. Keep the products, get full refund.