The Meringue Melt Regenerating Skin-Softening Cleanser

Highlights

Suitable for

All skin types; sensitive skin can adjust frequency

Why we stand behind it

The Meringue Melt was created to redefine what a cleanser can be — delivering clinical-grade exfoliation and deep nourishment in a single, elegant step. At the core of the formula is Smart-Cleansing Technology™, a multidimensional system that works across three exfoliation pathways at once to refine texture, lift dull surface buildup, and reveal skin that looks smoother, brighter, and more renewed.

Mandelic Acid serves as the chemical exfoliant. With a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, it works more gradually — loosening the bonds between dead surface cells while remaining well suited to sensitive or reactive skin. Fermented Sake Extract provides enzymatic exfoliation through naturally occurring kojic acid and enzymes that help dissolve buildup and promote a more even, luminous tone. Ultra-fine rice powder microspheres complete the system with gentle physical exfoliation, polishing the surface without the harshness of traditional scrubs.

To balance this resurfacing action, a reparative hydration matrix continues working well beyond rinsing. Pentavitin™, a plant-derived saccharide, binds to keratin in the stratum corneum to create a lasting moisture reservoir — delivering hydration for up to 72 hours. Allantoin, derived from comfrey, helps encourage healthy cell turnover while soothing skin after exfoliation. Sugarcane-derived squalane replenishes essential lipids and helps reinforce the moisture barrier, while Supercritical Chia Seed Oil nourishes and helps visibly calm the look of irritation. Polysaccharides form a breathable protective veil that helps lock in moisture and support skin that appears softer and beautifully renewed.The result is a cleanser that goes beyond cleansing — leaving skin polished, hydrated, comfortable, and visibly more radiant after every use.

In a third-party Consumer Usage Study (25 participants, 2 weeks):
• 95% said skin felt smoother and more radiant after first use
• 90% said skin felt hydrated and more resilient
• 90% experienced refined texture without dryness
• 90% said skin did not feel stripped or tight

Key ingredients

Smart-Cleansing Technology™: Maya Chia’s proprietary system combining a Triple Exfoliation Complex with a Reparative Hydration Matrix to resurface, refine, and replenish in a single step.Mandelic Acid: A gentle AHA with a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, helping exfoliate with less potential for irritation. Especially well suited to sensitive skin.Pentavitin™: A plant-derived saccharide that binds to keratin and helps deliver lasting hydration for up to 72 hours, even after rinsing.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Aqua/Water/Eau, Betaine, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Poly-glyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Isoamyl Laurate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Squalane, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Fragrance/Parfum*, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Mandelic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Sake) Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Allantoin, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate*Natural Fragrance