Ingredients

Aloe vera gel is the foundation of the formula — a lightweight, water-rich gel that's been used to soothe and calm skin for centuries. It's naturally rich in polysaccharides and vitamins that help the formula feel calming rather than stripping, even on reactive or sensitized skin.

This is what actually lifts dirt, oil, and product buildup off your skin. Coco glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant, considered one of the mildest cleansing agents available — it's biodegradable, plant-derived, and widely used in sensitive-skin and baby-care formulas precisely because it cleans without the sharp, tight-feeling strip of harsher sulfates.

Glycerin is one of the most studied, most trusted moisturizing ingredients in skincare. As a humectant, it draws moisture toward the skin and helps support the barrier that keeps that moisture in — working directly against the dryness a cleanser could otherwise leave behind.

Xanthan gum is what gives the formula its smooth, gel-like consistency — thick enough to hold in your hand, light enough to spread evenly and rinse clean. It's a natural polysaccharide, not absorbed by skin, doing a purely textural job so the other five ingredients can do theirs.

Any formula with water in it needs a preservative, or it isn't safe to keep in your shower for more than a few days. Optiphen Plus keeps Bare free of bacteria, mold, and yeast without parabens — it's the ingredient doing the least visible work and the most essential one.

Used in a very small amount, citric acid brings the formula's pH down to match your skin's naturally slightly acidic level. That balance matters — a cleanser that's too alkaline can leave your barrier more vulnerable, which is exactly the kind of damage Bare is built to avoid.