Ceanothus Flower Soap-Scrub
Ceanothus spinosus — Greenbark / Redheart • single-ingredient, waterless cleanser • wild-grown & sustainably harvested on our private ranch (no pesticides or fertilizer)
Pure bloom → soft foam. Finely milled Greenbark Ceanothus flowers lather with a few drops of water (natural saponins) and give a feather-light exfoliating polish—no added surfactants or fragrance. A tradition noted in California ethnobotany: blossoms that foam when rubbed with water.
Why you'll love it
- Clean formula: one ingredient; fragrance-free, essential-oil-free.
- Built-in suds: gentle foam from flower saponins—no SLS/SLES or PEGs.
- Feather-light exfoliation: smooth feel with a visibly refined look to skin.
- Waterless control: you set dilution & pressure to protect the acid mantle.
- Planet-friendly: microplastic-free; small-batch, low-impact harvests.
How to use
- Place ½–1 tsp powder in palm.
- Add a few drops of water; let it soak/bloom 10–20s.
- Rub hands together with a light touch until a soft foam forms; rinse well. Use 1–3×/week.
Sourcing
Wild-grown & sustainably harvested on our private ranch in coastal chaparral—hand-gathered blossoms, shade-dried, and milled in small batches.
Ingredients
100% dried, finely milled Ceanothus spinosus blossoms.
Refugio Clean
No fragrance • No essential oils • No sulfates (SLS/SLES) • No PEGs • No microbeads • Waterless (minimal preservative needs).
Learn why flowers foam (Clean Beauty guide)
Note: External use only. Avoid eye area and broken skin. Patch test before first use; discontinue if irritation occurs. Color/texture may vary by harvest.