{"title":"ARENCIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARENCIA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Korean skincare brand known for its Rice Mochi Cleansers: a dense, stretchy cleanser with a texture inspired by mochi rice cakes, which turns into a soft, creamy foam with water. The brand says its products are vegan and builds them on rice and plant extracts. Here you can buy ARENCIA in Switzerland, including the Fresh Rosehip and the Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI picked ARENCIA for gentle, soap-free cleansers that feel special to use but don’t leave the skin tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mas-brand-more\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f2e9e1;border-left:4px solid #f04557;padding:20px 22px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:1.25em;\"\u003eARENCIA at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e rice powder and mild, soap-free cleansing agents in the Mochi Cleansers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruelty-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e the brand says its products are cruelty-free; not on PETA’s cruelty-free list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e the brand says its products are vegan; the two cleansers here list no animal ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px;font-size:1.25em;\"\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry, normal or sensitive skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fresh-rosehip-mochi-cleanser\"\u003eFresh Rosehip Mochi Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e with glycerin as the first ingredient, rosehip, aloe vera and chamomile, plus fine almond and rice powders for a gentle polish. It contains fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOily, combination or blemish-prone skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fresh-green-rice-mochi-cleanser\"\u003eFresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e with rice powder, almond meal, green tea powder and kaolin clay for a fresher, oil-absorbing cleanse. It contains fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px;font-size:1.25em;\"\u003eQuestions about ARENCIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow do I use a mochi cleanser?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eTake a small amount with dry fingers, lather it with a little lukewarm water in your palms, massage it onto damp skin and rinse well. Close the lid tightly so the texture stays soft. For waterproof sunscreen or long-wear make-up, use a cleansing oil first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eIs ARENCIA vegan and cruelty-free?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eARENCIA says its products are vegan and cruelty-free, and the two cleansers here list no animal ingredients. ARENCIA is not on PETA’s cruelty-free list. Both cleansers contain almond, which matters if you have a nut allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhere can I buy ARENCIA in Switzerland?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eHere at More about Skin, a Swiss online shop. Orders ship with Swiss Post, usually within 2–3 working days after payment, and shipping is free from CHF 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fresh-rosehip-mochi-cleanser","title":"Fresh Rosehip Mochi Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArencia Fresh Rosehip Mochi Cleanser\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Korean face cleanser with a soft, dough-like texture that turns into a creamy foam. I suggest it for dry, normal and sensitive skin that feels tight after washing, and for anyone who likes a cleanser that feels a little special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cleanses with mild, soap-free agents from coconut and amino acids, and glycerin is the first ingredient, which keeps the skin soft after rinsing. Rosehip, aloe vera, chamomile and gardenia extracts are added, and very fine almond and rice powders give a gentle polishing effect. It removes everyday dirt, light make-up and light sunscreen. It contains fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f2e9e1;border-left:4px solid #f04557;padding:20px 22px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e🔬 Why does a gentle cleanser matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;background:#fffaf6;padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:600;color:#f04557;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e330\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:0.78em;line-height:1.3;color:#2d231f;\"\u003epeople measured in 4 countries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;background:#fffaf6;padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:600;color:#f04557;line-height:1.15;\"\u003epH 4.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:0.78em;line-height:1.3;color:#2d231f;\"\u003enatural skin surface, on average\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;background:#fffaf6;padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:600;color:#f04557;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eup to 6 h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:0.78em;line-height:1.3;color:#2d231f;\"\u003ehigher skin pH after tap water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIn a study of 330 people, the skin surface on the forearm was naturally slightly acidic, at about pH 4.7 on average, when people skipped showering and skincare for 24 hours. Soap, shower gel and even tap water raised the skin pH for several hours. The researchers also found that an acidic skin surface keeps the skin's own friendly bacteria in place, while an alkaline surface helps them come off.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e The measurements were made on the forearm, and the study came from a company that makes cleansing products, but it explains why a mild cleanser is kinder to the skin than an alkaline soap. Arencia does not publish this cleanser's pH, but it uses mild, soap-free cleansing agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#8a6f65;border-top:1px solid #e7cace;padding-top:10px;margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18489300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#8a6f65;\"\u003eLambers H, Piessens S, Bloem A, Pronk H, Finkel P. Natural skin surface pH is on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2006;28(5):359–370.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about Arencia Fresh Rosehip Mochi Cleanser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow do I use the mochi texture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eTake a small amount with dry fingers, lather it with a little lukewarm water in your palms, massage it onto damp skin and rinse well. Close the lid tightly so the texture stays soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I leave it on as a mask?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eMany people leave it on for 1–2 minutes as a short mask. Keep it away from the eyes and rinse thoroughly. On sensitive skin, a quick cleanse is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDoes it remove waterproof make-up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eLight make-up and light sunscreen, yes. For waterproof sunscreen or long-wear make-up, use a cleansing oil first and this cleanser as the second step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;\"\u003eTo compare, have a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calming-low-ph-foaming-cleanser\"\u003ePyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e, see all my \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003ecleansers\u003c\/a\u003e, or my selection for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003edry and dehydrated skin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARENCIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59327513624950,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/6981\/9922\/files\/arencia-fresh-rosehip-mochi-cleanser-transparent.png?v=1794512343"},{"product_id":"fresh-green-rice-mochi-cleanser","title":"Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Korean face cleanser with the brand's soft mochi texture, made for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin. I suggest it if your skin gets shiny quickly and you want a fresh, thorough cleanse that still does not leave it tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rosehip version, it cleanses with mild, soap-free agents from coconut and amino acids, with glycerin first in the list. Rice powder, almond meal, green tea powder and kaolin clay add a gentle polishing and oil-absorbing effect, and more than twenty plant extracts, including green tea, centella, witch hazel and tea tree leaf, complete the formula. It contains fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f2e9e1;border-left:4px solid #f04557;padding:20px 22px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e🔬 Why does a gentle cleanser matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;background:#fffaf6;padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:600;color:#f04557;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e330\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:0.78em;line-height:1.3;color:#2d231f;\"\u003epeople measured in 4 countries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;background:#fffaf6;padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:600;color:#f04557;line-height:1.15;\"\u003epH 4.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:0.78em;line-height:1.3;color:#2d231f;\"\u003enatural skin surface, on average\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;background:#fffaf6;padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:600;color:#f04557;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eup to 6 h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:0.78em;line-height:1.3;color:#2d231f;\"\u003ehigher skin pH after tap water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIn a study of 330 people, the skin surface on the forearm was naturally slightly acidic, at about pH 4.7 on average, when people skipped showering and skincare for 24 hours. Soap, shower gel and even tap water raised the skin pH for several hours. The researchers also found that an acidic skin surface keeps the skin's own friendly bacteria in place, while an alkaline surface helps them come off.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e The measurements were made on the forearm, and the study came from a company that makes cleansing products, but it explains why a mild cleanser is kinder to the skin than an alkaline soap, even for oily skin. Arencia does not publish this cleanser's pH, but it uses mild, soap-free cleansing agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#8a6f65;border-top:1px solid #e7cace;padding-top:10px;margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18489300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#8a6f65;\"\u003eLambers H, Piessens S, Bloem A, Pronk H, Finkel P. Natural skin surface pH is on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2006;28(5):359–370.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eIs it suitable for acne-prone skin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eIt is a gentle cleanser, not an acne treatment. It removes excess oil without stressing the skin, which is a good base for blemish-prone skin, and it pairs well with products like niacinamide or azelaic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I use it twice a day?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. If your skin starts to feel dry, use it in the evening only and rinse with lukewarm water in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7ded7;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDoes it remove waterproof make-up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eLight make-up and light sunscreen, yes. For waterproof sunscreen or long-wear make-up, use a cleansing oil first and this cleanser as the second step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;\"\u003eTo compare, have a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser-crx007\"\u003eCOSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e, see all my \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003ecleansers\u003c\/a\u003e, or my selection for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oily-skin\"\u003eoily and combination skin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARENCIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59327556845942,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/6981\/9922\/files\/arencia-fresh-green-rice-mochi-cleanser-transparent.png?v=1794512343"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/6981\/9922\/collections\/images_683f9757-9755-4254-9bdf-758947598a9c.jpg?v=1794686148","url":"https:\/\/moreaboutskin.ch\/collections\/arencia.oembed","provider":"More about Skin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}