Refresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid Cleanser

A refreshing foaming cleanse for clearer, smoother and more balanced-looking skin

A sulfate-free foaming cleanser that lifts away makeup, excess oil and daily buildup while helping refine the appearance of congested pores. Refresh combines aspen bark extract, papaya extract and soothing aloe vera to clarify the complexion without intentionally stripping its essential moisture.

Its fresh, lightweight lather leaves oily, combination and blemish-prone skin feeling clean, smooth and comfortably balanced.

Benefits

• Removes makeup, excess oil and daily impurities
• Helps clear buildup from congested-looking pores
• Supports a smoother, more refined skin texture
• Helps reduce the appearance of excess oil and breakouts
• Gently refreshes dull or uneven-looking skin
• Soothes and hydrates with aloe vera juice
• Sulfate-free and suitable for regular use

Best For

Refresh is particularly well suited to:

• Oily or combination skin
• Blemish-prone or acne-prone skin
• Clogged or congested-looking pores
• Excess oil and unwanted shine
• Dull or uneven skin texture
• Makeup and sunscreen wearers
• Anyone seeking a refreshing foaming cleanser without sulfates

Why It Is Different

Clarifying cleansers can easily become too aggressive, particularly when they rely on strong detergents or multiple exfoliating ingredients. Refresh combines a gentle amino-acid-derived cleansing agent with plant extracts, humectants and aloe vera to remove oil and buildup while supporting skin comfort.

The formula offers light, rinse-off exfoliating support rather than behaving like a high-strength leave-on acid treatment.

• Aspen Bark Extract: Naturally contains salicylates that help loosen pore-clogging buildup and support clearer-looking skin.
• Papaya Extract: Provides gentle enzymatic exfoliating support to help improve the appearance of texture and radiance.
• Aloe Vera Juice: Helps replenish moisture and soothe the skin during cleansing.
• Licorice Root Extract: Provides soothing and antioxidant support while helping promote a more even-looking complexion.

How to Use

Use morning and/or evening.

Apply one to two pumps to a damp face. Gently massage over the skin using circular motions, concentrating on areas experiencing excess oil or buildup. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Begin once daily and increase to twice daily if your skin remains comfortable. Patch test before first use and store away from direct sunlight.

Loshen & Crem’s Recommendation

Refresh is our preferred Three Ships cleanser for combination, oily or congestion-prone skin that still needs a respectful daily cleanse.

For full-coverage or water-resistant makeup, begin with an oil or balm cleanser and use Refresh as your second cleanse. If your routine already contains several exfoliating acids or retinoids, begin with Refresh once daily or on alternating days to avoid over-cleansing.

If your skin is highly reactive, barrier-compromised or sensitive to citrus oils, choose the fragrance-free Harmony cleanser instead. For a gentle gel cleanser without the same clarifying focus, consider Purify.

Complete the Three Ships Clarifying Routine

1. Cleanse: Refresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid Cleanser
2. Balance: Take Five™ Hypochlorous Acid Balancing Body + Face Spray
3. Moisturize: Under Control™ Mango + Beta-Glucan Mattifying Gel Cream
4. Protect: Finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning

Aspen Bark, Salicylates and Salicylic Acid

Aspen bark naturally contains salicylates—plant compounds related to salicylic acid. These compounds can provide gentle clarifying and exfoliating support within a rinse-off cleanser.

However, aspen bark extract is not the same as a leave-on product formulated with a disclosed percentage of pure salicylic acid. Refresh is best understood as a gently clarifying daily cleanser rather than a concentrated acne treatment or traditional 2% BHA exfoliant.

Papaya extract complements this action by providing enzymatic support for smoother-looking skin without using physical exfoliating beads.

Ingredients

• Aspen Bark Extract: Provides naturally occurring salicylates that help clarify buildup and support clearer-looking pores.
• Papaya Extract: Offers gentle enzymatic exfoliating support for smoother, more radiant-looking skin.
• Aloe Vera Juice: Helps soothe and replenish moisture throughout cleansing.
• Licorice Root Extract: Supports a calmer, more even-looking complexion.
• Betaine and Glycerin: Humectants that help maintain hydration and reduce post-cleansing tightness.
• Amino Acid Blend: Supports the skin’s natural moisture balance and overall comfort.

Full Ingredient List:

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Betaine, Saccharomyces (Yeast) Ferment Filtrate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Limonene.

Ingredient lists may change. Always refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list, particularly if you have allergies or sensitivities. Contact info@loshen.ca if you need help reviewing the formula before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Refresh be used every day?

Yes. Begin once daily and increase to morning and evening use if your skin remains comfortable. Reduce the frequency if you experience dryness, tightness or irritation.

Can it help with breakouts and clogged pores?

Refresh helps remove excess oil and buildup that can contribute to congested-looking pores and breakouts. It is a cosmetic cleanser, however, and should not be presented as a treatment for acne.

Is aspen bark the same as a 2% salicylic acid treatment?

No. Aspen bark naturally contains salicylates, but the formula does not disclose a standardized 2% concentration of pure salicylic acid. Refresh provides gentler, rinse-off clarifying support.

Will Refresh remove makeup?

Yes. It can remove light makeup, sunscreen, oil and daily impurities. Use an oil or balm cleanser first when removing full-coverage or water-resistant makeup.

Is Refresh suitable for sensitive skin?

Some sensitive skin types may tolerate it, but the formula contains grapefruit peel oil and limonene. Patch testing is recommended. Highly reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin may be better suited to Harmony.

What is the difference between Refresh and Purify?

Refresh is a foaming, clarifying cleanser created for excess oil, congestion and blemish-prone skin. Purify is a gentler gel cleanser focused on hydration and everyday makeup removal.

Does the papaya exfoliate with scrubbing particles?

No. Refresh contains papaya extract for enzymatic exfoliating support and does not rely on physical exfoliating beads.

Will Refresh leave my skin feeling dry?

The formula contains aloe, glycerin, betaine and amino acids to help maintain comfort. However, any clarifying cleanser can feel drying when overused, particularly alongside other exfoliants or retinoids.

Does it help control excess oil?

In a Three Ships consumer panel of 30 participants, 97% said their skin felt less oily after use. Individual results may vary.