IHADA Medicated Milk Cleanser 140ml - fragrance-free Japanese cleanser for sensitive allergy-prone skin

IHADA Medicated Milk Cleanser 140ml

$21.17
Sale price  $21.17 Regular price  $23.53
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IHADA Medicated Milk Cleanser 140ml - fragrance-free Japanese cleanser for sensitive allergy-prone skin

IHADA Medicated Milk Cleanser 140ml

$21.17
Sale price  $21.17 Regular price  $23.53
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  • ✅ Medicated quasi-drug — dipotassium glycyrrhizate prevents cleansing inflammation
  • ✅ No-foam formula — massages clean without lathering or scrubbing
  • ✅ Removes makeup in the same step — no separate remover needed
  • ✅ Ultra-pure petrolatum retained post-rinse — barrier stays intact
  • ✅ Pump dispenser for hygienic precise dosing
  • ✅ Free from fragrance, alcohol, parabens, and colorants

🛡️ 100% Authentic – Japan domestic version
🚚 Ships from Tokyo
✨ Delivery in 4-6 business days

Description

IHADA Medicated Milk Cleanser 140ml is a quasi-drug no-foam, no-rinse milk cleanser for sensitive and atopic skin — applying a milky lotion to dry skin, massaging to dissolve makeup and sebum, then wiping off with a damp cotton pad without rinsing. This friction-free, water-free cleansing method is specifically designed for skin so reactive that even gentle foam cleansers and water contact trigger irritation or dryness cycles.

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (medicated active) — prevents the low-grade inflammation that standard daily cleansing causes on sensitive skin; continues protecting skin after the cleansing step
  • Ultra-Pure Petrolatum — IHADA's proprietary high-refinement petrolatum that simultaneously cleanses and seals the skin barrier during application
  • No foam, no rinsing required — applied on dry skin, massaged, wiped with damp cotton; eliminates all friction and water exposure
  • Removes light makeup and sunscreen — suitable as both makeup remover and daily morning cleanser
  • Alcohol-free, fragrance-free
  • 140ml — standard pump format; approximately 2–3 months of daily use

How it works: Water exposure and the rubbing motion of foam application are both mechanical stressors for compromised skin barriers. The milk cleanser format eliminates both: the milky oil base dissolves makeup and sebum without water, and the cotton wipe removes the cleansing mixture with significantly less friction than hand-rubbing foam. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate deposited during application continues reducing skin inflammation after wiping — providing a mild medicated protective effect through the day or night.

IHADA Milk Cleanser vs IHADA Medicated Moist Lotion — how they differ: The Milk Cleanser is the cleansing step — removes impurities via the wipe-off method. The Medicated Moist Lotion is the toner step applied after cleansing. Both use Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate as the medicated active for anti-inflammatory protection at consecutive routine steps.

Known in Japan as イハダ 薬用うるおいミルク洗顔料 140mL.

Key Ingredients

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate — medicated anti-inflammatory active that prevents low-grade irritation caused by daily cleansing friction, particularly important for skin that cycles through redness and roughness
  • Ultra-Pure Petrolatum — IHADA's high-refinement barrier ingredient; a portion is retained on the skin surface after rinsing, maintaining the barrier film rather than leaving skin stripped
  • Isostearic Acid Polyoxyethylene Glyceryl — gentle surfactant that emulsifies sebum and makeup without disrupting the skin's acid mantle or removing essential barrier lipids
  • Concentrated Glycerin — humectant that draws water into the skin during rinsing, counteracting any transient dryness from the cleansing step

HOW TO USE

  1. Press the pump twice into dry or slightly damp hands to dispense the recommended amount.
  2. Apply to face and massage gently in circular motions — start at the nose where sebum and pore residue concentrate, then work outward.
  3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then pat dry with a soft towel.
  4. To remove makeup: apply the cleanser to dry skin before wetting the face. Massage over makeup until dissolved, then rinse. For heavy or waterproof eye makeup, use a dedicated eye remover first.
  5. Pro tip: In the morning, one pump is sufficient for a lighter cleanse after overnight skincare. Use two pumps in the evening when removing daytime makeup and sunscreen buildup.

FAQ

Does this really remove makeup, or is a separate remover still needed?

For everyday face makeup — tinted moisturiser, BB cream, light foundation, SPF — this removes effectively in one step. For long-wear or waterproof eye makeup (mascara, eyeliner), use a dedicated eye remover first, then cleanse. Heavy full-coverage foundation may also need a pre-cleanse with a separate oil or balm remover.

Do I need to wet my face before applying?

For cleansing only: slightly damp skin works well. For makeup removal: apply to dry skin first — the surfactants break down makeup more effectively on dry skin before water is introduced. Then add a small amount of water and continue massaging before rinsing.

How is this different from a regular milk cleanser or micellar water?

Standard milk cleansers and micellar waters are cosmetics — they cleanse but offer no medicated protection. This product is a quasi-drug (医薬部外品) with a certified medicated active that prevents inflammation during and after cleansing. The ultra-pure petrolatum component also means a portion of protective barrier remains on the skin post-rinse, rather than the stripped, tight feeling many sensitive skin users experience after conventional cleansers.

Is a refill available?

Yes — a 120ml refill pouch is sold separately in Japan. If you plan to use this as your daily cleanser long-term, the refill reduces packaging significantly. The pump bottle is reusable and designed to be refilled.

Is this the Japan-domestic version?

Yes. This is the Japan-domestic quasi-drug formula (医薬部外品) sold at Matsumotokiyoshi and major Japanese drugstores. TokyoShelf sources directly from Tokyo drugstores — every unit is the genuine domestic formula.

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