Three Ships Purify Aloe + Amino Acid Gel Cleanser, 4 oz

A gentle, aloe-forward gel cleanser built for dry and normal skin — 20% Aloe Vera Juice as the functional base, a 10-amino acid complex for barrier support, and one of the mildest surfactants available (Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, glutamic acid-derived). Cleans effectively without stripping; skin feels genuinely nourished, not just clean.

A note on the "Essential Oil Free" badge. Three Ships lists "Essential Oil Free" as a product credential, but the ingredient list includes Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Linalool, and Limonene. Bergamot is an essential oil. At low concentration in a rinse-off formula, the practical impact for most users is minimal — you may notice a very faint fresh scent — but if you have genuine essential oil sensitivity, patch test first. GUSU corrects this discrepancy rather than repeating it.

Why people use it

• Removes makeup and daily impurities without a tight, stripped post-cleanse feeling
• 20% Aloe Vera Juice actively soothes and hydrates throughout the cleanse — not decorative
• 10-amino acid complex (Arginine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, Proline, and five others) provides natural moisturizing factors that help maintain the skin's barrier through the cleanse
• One-pump formula — the 4 fl oz bottle lasts approximately 4 months with once-daily use, making it a low-commitment first step into the Three Ships brand
• B Corp certified, EWG Verified, AAPI-founded brand with full ingredient source transparency (SourceMap traceable)

What's inside

• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice (20%, organic) – the primary functional base; soothes, hydrates, and reduces visible redness during and after cleansing
• Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate – a glutamic acid-derived, coconut-based surfactant; one of the mildest available, no sulfate family, suitable for reactive skin
• 10-Amino Acid Complex (Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine) – skin-identical natural moisturizing factors; support surface hydration and help keep the barrier intact through the cleansing step
• Saccharomyces (Yeast) Ferment Filtrate – a fermentation-derived active rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids; supports skin moisture and surface conditioning
• Betaine – a gentle humectant from sugar beets; draws and holds moisture in the skin
• Inulin – a plant-derived prebiotic fiber (from chicory); supports a balanced skin microbiome environment
• Populus Tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract – a natural source of salicin and polyphenols; mild brightening and antioxidant properties
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) + Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extracts – antioxidant and soothing botanicals
• Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil – a natural essential oil used for scent; present at low concentration; not synthetic fragrance, but not essential-oil-free as the brand badge suggests

Good to know

• 4 fl oz / 118ml pump bottle
• Apply 1-2 pumps to wet face; massage in circular motions; rinse thoroughly; use AM and PM
• Designed specifically for dry and normal skin — Three Ships' "Refresh" cleanser (with Aspen Bark and Papaya) is the brand's recommendation for oily and acne-prone skin
• Contains bergamot essential oil at low concentration — not recommended for those with known bergamot or citrus sensitivity; patch test first
• Alcohol-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, vegan, B Corp certified, EWG Verified

Full ingredient list Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juiceᵀ, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycolᵀ, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract*, Betaine*, Saccharomyces (Yeast) Ferment Filtrate*, Cellulose Gum*, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters*, Xanthan Gum*, Inulin*, Cellulose*, Glucose*, Fructose*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil*, Sodium Phytate*, Citric Acid*, Linalool, Limonene (*Non-GMO, ᵀOrganic)