ishga Australia – Marine Cleansing Balm

GOLD
Best Face Cleanser for Dry Skin 2024

$81.00

Ishga Marine Cleansing Balm is a powerful face cleanser for dry skin. This product contains seaweed extract for regeneration, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Blended with bergamot, rose geranium and patchouli to soothe, plus shea butter and carnauba wax for nourishment.

Clean Ingredients / Materials
Formulated with excellent clean ingredients, including seaweed, shea butter, almond oil and patchouli.
Ishga is committed to sustainable sourcing, formulation and manufacturing. Their products are made with organic ingredients and essential oils, ensuring they are free from chemicals, parabens, synthetic colours etc. The brand is cruelty-free, certified organic by The Soil Association and supports local communities by employing local people to create their products. They prioritise using sustainable suppliers and have a focus on delivering natural products that provide tangible results.
Sustainability is a core value of Ishga, driving their brand to provide organic skincare products using Hebridean seaweed. Their harvesting methods are certified by the Biodynamic Association, allowing for natural regeneration and biodiversity. They use locally sourced ingredients and water to reduce their carbon footprint and their manufacturing practices adhere to the high standards of ISO22716. Additionally, ishga reuses packaging and supplies spa partners with biodegradable materials, committing to stop the production of single-use plastic sample sachets.
Ishga is driven by the goal of creating opportunities for local people on the islands and supporting local communities. They employ local individuals in their head office and lab in Stornoway, where all products are made by hand. Additionally, Ishga donates to various local and national charities, such as the Bethesda Hospice & Care Home and the Marine Conservation Society. The brand promotes sustainable practices and lifestyle choices, sponsoring women in sport through events like the AIG Women’s Open and supporting local athletes. They also visit schools and colleges to inspire the next generation, particularly encouraging girls to consider careers in STEM.

Expert Reviews

Sarah Berry


The texture, appealing scent and feel of the Ishga cleansing balm combine to make cleansing feel like a ritual part of your beauty routine! There is care and quality in the ingredients and manufacturing processes which I appreciated.

Niccii Kugler


A deliciously indulgent cleanser that works beautifully both morning and evening, leaving skin dewy as a beautiful, glowing makeup base. This product is extremely luxurious. It feels as though you’re in a spa every time you use it. I was impressed by how easily it removes makeup and how cleansed and moisturised my skin felt after using it. I am impressed with so many aspects of Ishga’s ethos and commitment to sustainable, thoughtful, local production. Their story is one of biodiversity and the kind, careful harvesting of a valued, precious, renewable natural resource. It is one of supporting local, considered production, clean, certified organic ingredients and of quality.

Amy Hughes


This golden, buttery balm – brought the bougie! Just a little serve of this marine cleanser smothers and saturates the skin in it’s deeply hydrating formula. The luxurious combo of hebridean seaweed and organic oils melt into the skin and cleans away impurities. I most loved to apply this like a masque, massage into my skin, then simply clean away with a face cloth. This gave me mermaid-queen-of-the-ocean vibes that I can happily sink deep into! Beautiful packaging and a generous serving make this gift-worthy for anyone looking for a little bit of luxe. With all ingredients sustainably sourced and certified organic, I’m impressed by the emphasis of quality by this brand. They create their products with local ingredients, employing local people and supporting their communities. I love that they advocate for girls entering careers in STEM too!

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