How is the Balance Bar different from the Clear Bar?

The Balance Bar is formulated for oily and combination skin. French green clay and tea tree oil focus on absorbing excess sebum and keeping pores clear. The Clear Bar targets a different concern: it uses kaolin clay and turmeric to brighten skin and gently exfoliate for a more even-looking tone. Both use 510+ MGO mānuka honey, but they address different skin needs. If your main concern is excess oil and congestion, start with the Balance Bar. If it is dullness and uneven texture, the Clear Bar is your match.

Will this dry out my skin?

It should not. The formula is designed to absorb excess oil specifically, not strip everything. Hemp seed oil and shea butter provide lightweight moisture that replenishes what you need. French green clay targets oil and impurities in your pores while leaving your skin's natural moisture barrier intact. If your skin still feels dry after cleansing, follow up with the Botanical Relief Balm or Deep Hydration Face Cream. Formulated by our founder Colleen Poe, a biologist and certified herbalist.

Can I use this on my face and body?

Yes. The Balance Bar works anywhere you experience excess oil or congestion, including your face, chest, back, and shoulders. For face care, consider pairing it with the Clarifying Milk Cleanse for a two-step cleansing routine that manages oil without compromising your moisture barrier.

What other Apo.Ge products go well with The Balance Bar?

Follow with the Deep Hydration Face Cream after cleansing, because oily skin still needs moisture. If your skin also breaks out regularly, The Clear Bar adds turmeric and lemon oil for dark spots and uneven tone. For sensitive or eczema-prone skin, The Sensitive Skin Bar is the scent-free option in the bar lineup.

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The Balance Bar

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Bar Soap for Oily Skin | 4.5 oz

The Balance Bar is our refreshing and revitalizing solution to help manage oily skin types. Featuring mānuka honey for its robust antibacterial properties, it combats breakouts and promotes healthier skin. French Green Clay absorbs excess oil, unclogs pores, and removes impurities without stripping your skin of its essential moisture. Tea tree oil and hemp seed oil work synergistically to dissolve excess sebum lodged within pores while providing light, non-greasy moisturizing.

Aroma profile: crisp and fresh, with green and citrus notes from tea tree and litsea cubeba oil.

What It's Good For

Oily and combination skin

Excess oil and enlarged pores

Breakout-prone skin that needs oil control without dryness

Daily face and body cleansing that won't leave skin feeling tight

How To Use

Add water, lather and gently massage onto your skin. Rinse and follow with your favorite moisturizer or body oil.

To prolong the life of your bar, keep the soap in a well-drained soap dish or rack after each use. This helps prevent the soap from sitting in water and prolongs its usage.

Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. In case of any irritation or allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Saponified oils of olive, castor, coconut, and hemp seed; shea butter, mānuka honey, french green clay, spirulina, tea tree oil, litsea cubeba oil.

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Is The Balance Bar good for oily skin?

Yes. French green clay absorbs excess oil and draws out impurities without over-stripping. Tea tree oil reaches into pores while hemp seed oil provides light moisture. Mānuka honey has documented antimicrobial properties and supports a balanced-looking complexion.

What does French green clay do in this soap?

French green clay is a mineral clay that draws out impurities, absorbs excess oil, and helps unclog pores. It's gentle enough for daily facial use and leaves oily skin feeling clean and balanced, not tight.

Can I use this bar soap on my face?

Spirulina is a blue-green algae high in antioxidants. It supports a healthy-looking complexion during cleansing.

What is spirulina doing in this formula?

Yes. The Balance Bar is formulated for both face and body. French green clay provides gentle drawing and oil absorption, and the base oils (olive, castor, coconut, hemp seed) are suitable for facial use.