The YEON charcoal black deep cleanser 150ml

The YEON Charcoal Black Deep Cleanser is a one-step oil-to-foam cleanser that reimagines the daily cleanse as an experience of deep purification and active skin care rather than a simple soap-and-rinse step. Its signature black gel texture — achieved through activated charcoal — dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities on dry skin, then transforms into a dense white foam when emulsified with water, delivering deep-pore cleansing in a single step and making it a highly efficient solution for those seeking to simplify their routine without compromising on cleansing efficacy.

• Charcoal Powder is the product’s defining active ingredient and the source of its distinctive black color. The charcoal used in this formula is produced by baking Quercus (oak) wood at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, then steam-activating it to dramatically expand its internal surface area. This activation process creates a highly porous structure with an enormous surface area relative to its volume — a property known as adsorption capacity — meaning the powder can physically attract and bind impurity particles, excess sebum, bacteria, toxins, and environmental pollutants from the skin surface and from within pores. Unlike surfactant-based cleansing which dissolves impurities in water, charcoal adsorption works by physical adhesion, making it particularly effective at removing blackhead-forming oxidized sebum and fine particle pollutants that surfactants alone may not fully address. The charcoal also contributes mild antibacterial properties, helping to reduce acne-causing bacterial load on the skin surface during cleansing.
• The coconut-derived dual surfactant system — Lauramidopropyl Betaine and Sodium Cocoamphoacetate — is what gives this formula its gentle cleansing action and ability to transform from oil-gel to foam. Both surfactants are amphoteric (zwitterionic), meaning they carry both positive and negative charges simultaneously — a molecular structure that makes them exceptionally mild and compatible with all skin types, far less irritating than anionic sulfate-based surfactants. Lauramidopropyl Betaine, derived from lauric acid in coconut oil, is an excellent lather booster that produces the dense, creamy white foam the formula is known for. Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, derived from coconut fatty acids, is one of the mildest surfactants available in professional cosmetic formulation — it is gentle enough for use on sensitive and even compromised skin, while still providing effective cleansing of water-soluble impurities, excess sebum, and light makeup. Together with saponified Lauric Acid (which forms a natural mild soap through reaction with Potassium Hydroxide), the system delivers rich, satisfying lather without the post-cleanse tightness associated with stronger surfactant systems.
• The 5-type Plant Oil Complex — Sunflower, Brazil Nut, Argan, Jojoba, and Babassu Seed Oils — is what distinguishes this formula from conventional foam cleansers and makes post-cleanse skin feel soft and nourished rather than stripped. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil is rich in Linoleic Acid and Tocopherol (Vitamin E), providing antioxidant protection and barrier-reinforcing lipids that remain on the skin even after rinsing. Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Seed Oil provides Oleic and Linoleic Acids alongside selenium — a trace mineral with antioxidant and skin-protective properties. Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil contributes antioxidant phenols and emollient fatty acids. Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is technically a wax ester structurally similar to human sebum — non-comedogenic and uniquely stabilizing to the skin’s sebum balance, making it an ideal oil for use in a cleanser. Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil is high in Lauric Acid with natural antibacterial properties and an exceptionally lightweight skin feel that absorbs without greasy residue. The inclusion of these oils ensures a lipid-replenishing effect that compensates for any moisture disruption caused by the cleansing process.
• The 8-plant Korean botanical complex provides multi-dimensional antioxidant, brightening, astringent, and anti-inflammatory activity during the cleansing contact time. Quercus Serrata (Oak) Extract delivers tannins for pore-tightening and astringent clarifying action. Angelica Gigas Root Extract — a prized herb in traditional Korean medicine — provides Decursin and Decursinol angelate, compounds with demonstrated anti-inflammatory, circulation-boosting, and skin brightening properties. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract contributes Glabridin for targeted melanin inhibition and brightening. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract offers potent antioxidant flavonoids and terpenoids. Panax Ginseng Root Extract provides ginsenosides — adaptogenic saponins associated with improved skin elasticity, circulation, and long-term brightness. Citrus Unshiu (Satsuma Mandarin) Peel Extract is rich in Vitamin C and hesperidin for additional antioxidant and brightening activity. Juniperus Communis (Juniper Berry) Fruit Extract contributes antibacterial and detoxifying monoterpenes. Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract soothes and cools the skin during cleansing.
• Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Root Extract — a signature ingredient of The YEON brand — adds its characteristic soothing, antioxidant, and moisture-retaining properties, helping to calm the skin post-cleanse and contributing to the brand’s identity as a natural, botanically-rich Korean beauty line. Tropolone, a naturally derived antimicrobial compound from hinoki cypress wood, serves as the formula’s primary preservative — consistent with the brand’s commitment to minimal and nature-derived ingredients.

How to Use:

• Apply an appropriate amount to dry hands and dry face.
• Massage gently over the face in large circular motions to melt away impurities and makeup.
• Add a small amount of water and continue massaging — the black gel will transform into a creamy white foam.
• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• For a thorough daily cleanse, this product can be used as a one-step cleanser. For heavy makeup, follow with a water-based second cleanser if desired.