The Sorella Apothecary Lychee Willow Bark Deep Clean is a foamy gel cleanser designed to clear pores, reduce excess oil, and address the post-breakout discoloration that most acne cleansers ignore. Sorella Apothecary builds their formulas around botanical actives that deliver real results without stripping the skin. This cleanser has a light, fresh scent from peppermint and fragrance that makes the cleansing step feel refreshing rather than clinical.

Key Benefits

Clears and Tightens Pores Willow bark extract acts as a natural source of salicylic-like compounds, helping to loosen debris inside pores and keep them clear with regular use.

Controls Excess Oil The combination of willow bark and neem flower and leaf extracts helps regulate surface oil production, so skin stays balanced throughout the day rather than reverting to shine shortly after cleansing.

Fights Breakout-Causing Bacteria Peppermint extract and holy basil leaf extract deliver targeted antibacterial action directly to the skin during the cleanse, reducing the microbial load that contributes to new blemishes.

Fades Post-Breakout Discoloration Bearberry leaf extract and white mulberry leaf extract are both well-established brightening agents that work to reduce the look of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation left behind after breakouts.

Protects with Antioxidant Support Green tea leaf extract and turmeric root extract neutralize free radicals that can worsen inflammation and slow the skin's ability to recover from breakouts.

If your skin is oily, acne-prone, or consistently dealing with clogged pores and breakouts, this cleanser was built for you. It deep-cleans without the tight, stripped feeling that many acne cleansers leave behind, making it a strong fit for anyone who has struggled to find a clarifying cleanser that still respects the skin barrier.

It also works well for skin dealing with the aftermath of breakouts, specifically the dark spots and uneven tone that linger after a blemish heals. If brightening ingredients like bearberry and mulberry are something your skin needs, this cleanser layers that benefit into your first step rather than requiring an additional product.

Those with dry or sensitive skin should approach with some caution and may find that using this cleanser a few times per week rather than daily keeps their skin comfortable while still getting the clarifying benefits.

Try massaging this cleanser into dry skin for the full two minutes before adding any water. Cleansing on dry skin first allows the willow bark and botanical extracts to sit directly on the surface longer, giving them more contact time to work on oil and debris before the rinse.

Prepare: Apply the cleanser directly to dry skin before adding any water.

Apply: Dampen your fingers with warm water and begin working the product into the skin.

Technique: Massage in circular motions for two full minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water or remove with a warm, damp cloth.

Frequency: Use daily, morning and evening. If skin feels dry after use, reduce to three times per week. Always follow with a toner, serum, and moisturizer. Apply SPF every morning.