Asklepios Garden is a spa-grade, holistic-luxury skincare brand handcrafted on Vancouver Island, BC, and one of Canada's most exciting indie skincare stories. Founded by Nicholas Bradford Fritz under the belief that healthy skin is beautiful skin, every formula is built around certified organic, ethically sourced botanical ingredients, housed in luxurious Italian glass. Vegan and Leaping Bunny certified, with zero synthetics.
CRÈME FRAÎCHE Gentle Crème Cleanser is the brand's daily driver, a rich, creamy cleanser loaded with adaptogens and phyto-nutrients that dissolves the day's dirt and pollution without disrupting the skin barrier. Ashwagandha works its ancient magic to calm stressed skin and clear congested pores, while white lotus delivers a potent antioxidant hit and helichrysum smooths texture and keeps skin hydrated. The scent is a natural, subtle blend of citrus cream, myrrh, and rose geranium, grounding and uplifting in equal measure. Suitable for all skin types, and pairs beautifully with the OLEUM DEORUM Oil Cleanser as a two-step double-cleanse routine.
Who's It For
Anyone who wants a gentle but genuinely effective daily cleanser, especially if your skin leans dry, sensitive, or stressed. If BRIMSTONE is the deep clean, CRÈME FRAÎCHE is the everyday ritual. Also the right move if you've been using something too harsh and your skin is telling you about it.
Key Benefits
- Dissolves daily pollution, dirt, and dead skin cells without stripping the skin
- Ashwagandha calms stressed skin, clears pores, and helps even out skin tone
- White lotus delivers antioxidant protection against free radical damage and premature ageing
- Helichrysum smooths skin tone and texture, reduces fine lines, and maintains hydration
- Aloe vera supports collagen production and leaves skin flexible and supple
- Gentle enough for daily morning and evening use
- Pairs with OLEUM DEORUM for a two-step double-cleanse routine
- Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive
- Vegan, Leaping Bunny certified, free of synthetics
Key Ingredients
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Ashwagandha Root Extract (Withania Somnifera, Certified Organic) - An ancient adaptogenic remedy that calms inflammation, clears clogged pores, reduces premature ageing, and helps even out skin tone.
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White Lotus Flower Extract (Nelumbo Nucifera) - Rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and vitamins that protect the skin from free radical damage and provide natural rejuvenation benefits.
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Helichrysum Flower Oil (Immortelle) - Smooths both skin tone and texture, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and acts as an emollient to maintain hydration.
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Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Certified Organic) - Anti-inflammatory hydration hero that supports collagen production, repairs sun damage, and leaves skin supple.
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Coconut-Derived Cleansing Base (Coco-Glucoside) - Gentle, plant-derived surfactant that effectively lifts impurities without disrupting the skin's natural moisture barrier.
How To Use
With freshly washed hands, wet the face with warm water. Apply a small amount to the hands and massage gently into the face using small circular motions. Rinse with warm water or a damp face cloth. Follow with a moisturiser and SPF. Can be used as the second step after OLEUM DEORUM Oil Cleanser for a thorough double cleanse.
Why MASC Recommends This
There's something really satisfying about a cleanser that feels as good as it performs, and CRÈME FRAÎCHE delivers on both. It's a Vancouver Island-made product that punches well above its weight, with an ingredient list that reads like a botanical apothecary and results that back it up. If you're building out a proper skincare routine and want a cleanser you can actually look forward to using every day, this is it.
