If your face is sending distress signals—redness, bumps, irritation, or classic signs of perioral dermatitis—you’re not alone. The Irritated Face Kit was designed for people who fit one or more of these descriptions:
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Dealing with perioral dermatitis or reactive skin
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Overwhelmed by complicated, multi-step routines
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Looking to reset without prescriptions or steroids
This kit contains three essential tools to help calm the chaos, restore skin balance, and give your skin the breathing room it needs to heal.
Why I Created This Kit
I didn’t make this kit because it was a good idea on paper—I made it because I needed it.
At the time, I was struggling with perioral dermatitis, and nothing was helping. Harsh prescriptions and drying treatments only made things worse. I’d finally found relief with a combination of two simple Osmia products: Black Clay Facial Soap and Purely Simple Face Cream. When I shared the combo with others, they had similar results. We created the Irritated Face Kit to make it easier to purchase both products, plus a handy little soap saver in a reusable canvas bag.
What’s Inside the Irritated Face Kit
1. Black Clay Facial Soap
Our most-loved cleanser for sensitive and reactive skin, this cold-process bar, handcrafted with Dead Sea mud and black clay, is loaded with natural glycerin to cleanse gently without drying. This soap is a cult favorite for good reason—especially among those with perioral dermatitis.
Learn more about Black Clay Facial Soap
2. Purely Simple Face Cream
A lightweight, aloe-based moisturizer made with sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and tiny traces of rose, chamomile, and neroli essential oils. Designed to hydrate and calm without clogging pores or irritating sensitive skin.
Learn more about Purely Simple Face Cream
3. Soap Saver
A simple but essential addition, the soap saver keeps your soap dry between uses, prevents sogginess, extends its life, and minimizes bacterial buildup from sitting in liquid—especially important for compromised skin.
All three products are packed in a reusable canvas travel bag, making the kit as practical as it is calming.
Why It Works: Gentle Science and Simplicity
Skin in distress doesn’t need 10 steps or the hottest new actives—it needs consistency, simplicity, and a focus on barrier repair. Here's what this kit offers:
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A non-stripping, anti-inflammatory cleanser
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A light, hydrating moisturizer that won’t overload the skin
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A soap saver to keep your soap clean and dry
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No acids, no alcohols, no artificial fragrance, no silicones, no sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate
It’s the “less is more” philosophy—backed by results and supported by dermatologists who recommend this kit to their patients.
How to Use the Irritated Face Kit
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Cleanse with the Black Clay Facial Soap
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Wet your face and the bar with warm water
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Rub vigorously to create a creamy lather
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Massage onto your skin for 30–60 seconds, avoiding eyes
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Rinse and pat dry with a clean towel
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Let the bar dry on the Soap Saver between uses
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Moisturize with Purely Simple Face Cream
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Apply 1–2 pumps to face and neck after cleansing
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Safe to use around the eyes
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Optional: Once your skin starts to stabilize, you can add Nectar Nourishing Drops for added lipid support by mixing 2–3 drops into your face cream.
Helpful Tips for Transitioning
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Start slowly if your skin is highly reactive—try one product at a time if needed.
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Be patient. Give your skin 2–4 weeks to adapt to this simplified routine.
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Avoid exfoliants, heavy makeup, and artificially fragranced products during your reset.
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Keep pillowcases clean and hands off your face when possible
How Long Does It Last?
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Black Clay Facial Soap: Full size lasts 3-4 months, sample size lasts ~2–3 weeks with once-daily use.
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Purely Simple Face Cream: Full size lasts 30-45 days, samples last ~2–3 weeks.
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Soap Saver: Long-term use—rinse or scrub occasionally as needed.
Once your skin calms down, you can consider adding either our Purely Calm Gel Toner or the Nectar Nourishing Drops, but stick with these two products for the first 2-4 weeks, as well as following as many of the recommendations in our Perioral Dermatitis Resource Guide as possible!
Final Thoughts
The Irritated Face Kit is not a trendy treatment or a miracle cure—it’s a simple, science-informed solution for people who’ve tried everything and just want to feel comfortable in their skin again.
If your face is telling you it’s had enough, this kit is a calm, respectful way to start listening so you can get back into a partnership with your skin.
The information contained in this post is for educational interest only. This information is not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any physical or mental illness, disease, or skin conditions.
