sample: Halva - cleansing face scrub

​Absolutely - every skin type can benefit from Halva :). For combination and oily skin, we mainly recommend using the paste as a scrub that deeply cleanses pores - taking care around blemishes, ideally avoiding problem areas. Afterwards, you can wash your skin with a foam or wipe it with micellar water and then a hydrosol to remove the light film Halva leaves behind. Dry, sensitive or couperose skin may prefer to use Halva as a softening and smoothing mask for a few minutes, or massage it in more gently with less pressure. After rinsing the paste off with water, don't wash your face, letting the delicate protective halva layer stay on the skin. However, we advise avoiding the product completely if you struggle with skin conditions or active acne, and above all if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.​ Our shop already offers a Halva sample - we truly believe it will help you decide on buying the full-size product.​

Since Halva is an exfoliating product, we recommend using it no more than 1-2 times a week :). If you have sensitive or couperose-prone skin, apply the paste and massage your face with very gentle hand pressure.

It isn't necessary - it depends entirely on your skin's needs and your personal preferences. After rinsing, Halva leaves a delicate, protective film on the skin - with combination and oily skin, you may feel the need to wipe it off with a cotton pad soaked in micellar water. In that case, remember that micellar water should also be rinsed off your face with lukewarm water or by generously spritzing it with hydrosol. You can also remove the halva film completely with a foam or gel cleanser and then apply the rest of your routine. Dry, thirsty skin will happily welcome the delicate protective layer left by Halva - for some it will be all the care they need, while others will want to add a cream or oil.

Absolutely - you can massage Halva into damp skin on your face, hands or feet as a cleansing and exfoliating scrub, or apply a layer to dry skin (as a softening and smoothing mask) and rinse it off after about 5-10 minutes :).

Of course! It also works brilliantly as a foot scrub. Apply Halva to dry or slightly damp skin on your hands/feet, massage it in thoroughly on all sides and rinse generously with warm water :). If you use it in the bath, please be careful when getting out - it can be slippery!

Yes, Halva is packed to the brim with beneficial oils - including sesame seed oil (pleasantly warming during use!), sweet almond oil and shea butter, so it is an oily product. However, a gentle emulsifier makes it instantly turn into a light, easy-to-rinse milk on contact with water. After exfoliating, a delicate, protective film remains on the skin - depending on your skin's needs and preferences, you can rinse it off (then tone and continue your routine), leave it on, or leave it on and simply apply your favourite cream/oil.

Yes, the scent is intensely sweet - it smells like vanilla halva, caramel popcorn, childhood sweets and a million other lovely memories :).

Thanks to the high content of oils and butters in the paste, it leaves a delicate, protective film on the skin after rinsing. Instrumental tests showed that using Halva replenishes lipid levels in the epidermis, maintaining the hydrolipid balance and thus protecting the skin from excessive water loss :) So it shouldn't have a drying effect.

Of course, gentlemen - we see no contraindications. Halva effectively removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores and thoroughly cleanses the face. Our husbands, boyfriends and brothers keep borrowing it from us ;).

Absolutely :). Teenage skin may unfortunately be prone to blemishes - in that case, avoid applying Halva to spots and skip problem areas so as not to irritate them unnecessarily or spread bacteria.

As a cleansing paste, Halva easily removes all impurities from the skin's surface, including makeup residue. 90% of testers confirm that the paste perfectly cleanses the face of leftover foundation and powder :). However, we don't recommend using Halva around the eyes - it is a scrub and may irritate this delicate area. It should also never be used as an everyday makeup remover, which should be a product without abrasive particles.

Although Halva's formula is far from liquid, the full-size tube contains 120 ml of product - so under the regulations it doesn't qualify for hand luggage. At over 100 millilitres, it can only travel in checked baggage :(. A good idea is to take a sample of the product with you :).

We recommend storing Halva in a dry, cool and shaded place. The choice of room and exact spot is up to you :). Most importantly, the tube shouldn't be exposed to direct sunlight or heat (e.g. near a radiator in winter) - but it doesn't need to be kept in the fridge.

Thanks to the high content of oils and butters in the paste, it leaves a delicate, protective film on the skin after rinsing. Instrumental tests have shown that using Halva replenishes lipid levels in the epidermis, maintaining the hydrolipid balance and thus protecting the skin against excessive water loss - which, put simply, translates into better skin hydration :).

Studies by an independent laboratory show that Halva gently cleanses the skin without drying it out or leaving it tight - instead, it leaves the skin feeling nourished, softer and smoother. Thanks to its warming, exfoliating formula, it opens and cleanses pores, removes dead skin cells and effectively clears away any remaining makeup. Its beautiful scent means Halva can also be credited with relaxing properties ;).

After rinsing, Halva leaves a delicate, protective film on the skin - depending on your needs and preferences, you can then apply your favourite cream or oil, or skip this step altogether :). With combination and oily skin, you may feel the need to wipe off the excess film with a cotton pad soaked in micellar water (which should always be rinsed off the face with water or a hydrosol!) or a toner, or even to wash it off completely with a foam or gel. In that case, you should definitely finish with the next steps of your favourite skincare routine to replenish the lipids you have removed :).

Dear Joanna,

Halva gently warms the facial skin and exfoliates dead skin cells, giving better access to blackheads, but deeply seated ones will probably require the help of a specialist - a beautician. We cannot promise that a mechanical scrub will deal with deeper blackheads.

Warm regards

MDM

Hello Marta,