THANK YOU FARMER Back to Iceland Cleansing Foam

THANK YOU FARMER Back to Iceland Cleansing Foam is a super gentle cleanser that has been living on my shelf for a while now. It's been over 2 years and I barely switch it around with something else. I simply can't live without this green goodness.

Claims from the manufacturer:

Keep your pores from getting clogged with Back To Iceland Cleansing Foam from Thank You Farmer. Crafted with niacinamide and aloe vera, this foaming facial cleanser effectively combats enlarged pores, dryness, inflammation and oiliness. By gently sloughing away dead skin cells and dirt, this gentle face wash will help your skin feel hydrated and purified.
 Removes dead skin cells and makeup thoroughly without stripping skin
 Prevents signs of aging
 Iceland Moss Extract: soothes skin and reduces inflammation
 Burdock Root: restores dull skin
 Aloe Vera Extract: cools and soothes skin

Directions from the manufacturer:

Apply a small amount to wet skin. Massage into a lather and rinse with warm water

Ingredients:

Cetraria Islandica Extract, Glycerin, Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Arachidic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Capric Acid, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, CI 19140, CI 42090, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Maltodextrin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Papain, Alcohol, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract

My experience:

THANK YOU FARMER Back to Iceland Cleansing Foam is quite gentle cleanser that doesn't strip my skin. It's main ingredient is an extract of islandic moss which is well known for it's moisture retention abilities. It is the first ingredient on the list, meaning it is a potent stuff. Water, normally first ingredient in all cleansers, is in the3rd place after glycerin which is a good humectant.

Cleanser comes in a plastic tube with snap-open lid and has a nice sturdy box. The overall design is very presentable and this cleanser would make a great gift for both men and women. The tube is dark green an has lovely pattern printed on the front. Ingredient list is written on the box and not on the cleanser tube. It contains 120 ml of the product which is a good amount considering that little goes a long way.

You need about a pea size of the product to cleanse your face. I find that the texture of it is very thick. I prefer to squeeze a bit of the product into wet palms and lather it up between my hands instead of immediately applying it on my face. The lathering ability is moderate and cleanser remains very gentle on my skin. Scent of this is fabulous! Green, aromatic and luxurious. It is a little bit sweet and overall very herbal in it's nature. One tube last's me for 3-4 months on average.

It's not a surprise to anyone that I use it as a 2nd step after  deep-cleanse with cleansing oil. THANK YOU FARMER Back to Iceland Cleansing Foam works great as a 2nd step cleanser in PM routine and as a solo cleanser in AM routine. It doesn't strip nor dry my skin which is amazing. After the wash, my face is pleasantly smooth and ready for the rest of my routine. I do not use it as a solo make-up or SPF remover. Sometimes I switch it around with Rovectin and Andalou Vitamin C cleansing products. I do so solely in the AM routine. For the evening pampering, TYF Back to Iceland is my only trusted companion. I do recommend it to anyone who loves herbal fragrance and enjoy using other products from this brand. BTW, TYF cleansing water is also amazing and deserves being mentioned 🙂

Pros:

+ Paraben, sulfate and silicone free formulation
+ Contains papain, moss extract and gentle cleansing agents
+ Rich smooth cream-like texture
+ Economic in use
+ Amazing price : qualtity ratio
+ Lovely unique scent
+ Extremely gentle yet efficient at cleansing my skin
+ Removes dirt and grime well
+ Great for all skin types for AM and PM use

Cons:

– Hard to get in EU
– Contains alcohol (2nd to last ingredient)
– Contains fragrance

Where to buy:

NL and BE: beautywiseshop
Internationally: Available at dermstore, beautywiseshop, amazon and other online retailers
Price is 9-18€ per 120ml tube (comes in individual luxury box) depending on where you get it from

Thank you for reading!

Yours truly, Kati