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Purifying Watercress Face Cleanser

Purifying Watercress Face Cleanser

£14.95 GBP
£14.95 GBP
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  • Leaves skin fresh, balanced and purified
  • Reduces oil b up to 80% immediately after use
  • Removes excess oil without stripping moisture
  • Suitable for sensitive skin
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This gentle, refreshing cleanser sweeps away impurities while helping to protect the skin. Powered by Watercress Active®, this dermatologically tested cleanser helps remove 80% of excess oil from the skin immediately after use, without stripping moisture. Perfect for even the most sensitive skin.

50ml

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Frequently asked questions
Does it contain alcohol or harsh chemicals?
The published ingredient list does not show alcohol, and the cleanser contains no added chemical fragrance or colourants. If you have known sensitivities, please check the full ingredient list before use.
Can I use it around my eyes?
It is designed for facial use, but avoid direct contact with the eyes.
How long does the 50ml bottle of Face Cleanser last?
Using a small amount per cleanse, a 50ml bottle should typically last around 3–5 weeks with regular morning and evening use.
Is it suitable for acne-prone skin?
It removes excess oil and leaves skin fresh and balanced, but we do not make an acne-treatment claim.
Does it foam or lather?
No. It is designed as a gentle, non-foaming cleanser.
What is Watercress Active®?
Watercress Active® is our unique watercress-extract used across the Prof&Doc range. Product benefits are described at finished-formula level, so each SKU has its own approved claims.
Do all Prof&Doc products contain Watercress Active®?
Yes. All Prof&Doc products contain Watercress Active®, but the approved benefits still vary by finished product.
Are all Prof&Doc® products suitable for sensitive skin?
Many products in the range sit within approved sensitive-skin positioning, but the exact wording varies by SKU. Please check the individual product page for the specific claim.
Can I use Prof&Doc® products together as a routine?
Yes. The range can be used as a routine. For the best experience, follow the directions for each product and build gradually if your skin is sensitive.
Are Prof&Doc® products fragranced?
The formulas contain no added chemical fragrance. Any light scent comes from the ingredients themselves.
Are Prof&Doc® products dermatologically tested?
Many products in the range are dermatologically tested and/or clinically tested, but the exact testing wording varies by SKU. Please check the individual product page for the approved claim.
Are Prof&Doc® products suitable for skin that may be prone to eczema?
Some products carry approved wording around skin that may be prone to eczema, but this is not identical across every SKU. Please check the individual product page for the exact claim.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Yes, this product is safe to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Which Prof&Doc® product is best for visible fine lines and wrinkles?
Reviving Watercress Face Serum. It is the product in the range with the approved claim to reduce visible fine lines and wrinkles in 7 days.
Which Prof&Doc® product is best for immediate facial hydration?
Moisturising Watercress Face Cream. It is clinically proven to hydrate and boosts moisture by 2x immediately after use.
Which Prof&Doc® product is best if my skin gets oily?
Purifying Watercress Facial Cleanser. It removes excess oil, reduces oil by up to 80%, and leaves skin feeling fresh and balanced.
Which Prof&Doc® body product is best for a quick hydration top-up?
Moisturising Watercress Body Mist. It gives instant hydration, improves moisture by 2.5x, and is lightweight and quick absorbing.
Which Prof&Doc® body product is best for everyday moisturising?
Moisturising Watercress Body Lotion. It hydrates and smooths, increases skin moisture 2x immediately, and provides up to 6 hours of hydration.
Which Prof&Doc® body product is best for very dry skin?
Intensive Watercress Body Moisturiser. It locks in hydration, provides 12-hour moisturisation, and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
What is the difference between the Body Lotion and the Intensive Body Moisturiser?
The Body Lotion is the lighter everyday hydrator with up to 6 hours of hydration. The Intensive Body Moisturiser is the richer option for dry and sensitive skin, with 12-hour moisturisation and skin-barrier support.
What is the difference between the Face Cream and the Face Serum?
The Face Cream focuses on immediate hydration and everyday moisture. The Face Serum is the targeted step for visible fine lines and wrinkles.
Why does Prof&Doc® use watercress?
Watercress is the botanical starting point of the Prof&Doc® journey. It is one of nature’s most nutrient-dense leafy greens, and Prof&Doc uses it as the source plant from which Watercress Active® is derived. Product benefits are then described at finished-formula level, not assumed from the raw plant.
Is watercress natural?
Yes. Watercress is a leafy green botanical. Prof&Doc® starts with this natural plant source and then refines it into Watercress Active®, the proprietary extract used in the range.
What makes watercress special?
Watercress is known as one of nature’s most nutrient-dense greens, which makes it a strong botanical starting point for the brand. In Prof&Doc®, it is used as the source of Watercress Active®, not as a stand-alone skincare claim.
Is watercress the ingredient in every product?
Every Prof&Doc® product contains Watercress Active®, which is the proprietary extract derived from watercress. The approved skincare benefits still sit with the finished product formula for each SKU.
What is the difference between watercress and Watercress Active®?
Watercress is the raw plant. Watercress Active® is the refined proprietary extract derived from it. The skincare claims then sit at finished-product level, and vary by product.
Why not just say watercress is good for skin?
Because Prof&Doc® keeps the science precise. The raw plant, the extract and the finished product are treated as separate stages, so product benefits are only claimed where the finished formula has approved wording.
Does watercress itself give the skincare result?
No. In Prof&Doc®, watercress is the source plant, Watercress Active® is the extract, and the approved skincare results belong to the finished formula for each specific product.
Is Watercress Active® natural?
Watercress Active® is a proprietary botanical extract derived from watercress and used throughout the Prof&Doc® range.
Where does your watercress come from?
Prof&Doc® says its watercress is grown by trusted UK watercress farmers.
Is your watercress sustainably sourced?
Prof&Doc® says it uses excess harvest that would otherwise be discarded, helping turn surplus crop into skincare innovation.
Does natural mean less effective?
Not here. Prof&Doc®’s positioning is that nature provides the botanical source, while science supports the finished formula and its approved product claims.
What do you mean by natural skincare that performs like science?
It means the products begin with a botanical source, but the benefits are described through approved finished-formula claims rather than vague natural language.
Is Prof&Doc® more natural or more scientific?
Both. The brand starts with watercress as a botanical source and then builds finished skincare formulas with product-specific approved claims.
Why do you talk about watercress so much?
Because it is central to the brand story and ingredient journey. It is the natural starting point that leads to Watercress Active® and then to the finished formulas in the range.

Best For

Prof&Doc® Watercress Skincare is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

How to use

Spray onto cotton pad and gently smooth over face. For use morning and night, rinse off after use. Not intended as a makeup remover.

Please Note

For external use only. Keep away from eyes. If cleanser enters eyes accidentally, rinse well with water.

Ingredients

Aqua, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polysorbate 29, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate

Shipping

Our goods are shipped from Watercress Research, Skypark. Exeter.

Standard UK Shipping: 2-4 working days after dispatch.

We aim to dispatch your order within working 3 days after your order has been placed. 

You will receive a tracking email once your order has been processed with your Royal Mail tracking number on. 

Express shipping available, please see check out for more information. 

We offer free delivery for any order of two or more products. Includes new orders placed as a subscription. 

We currently only ship to the UK including Northern Ireland. 

Return policy

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you're not happy with your order, you can return it within 14 days of delivery for a full refund. For more information see our returns policy.

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Powered by Watercress. Proven by Science.

EVERYTHING STARTS WITH WATERCRESS

Watercress Active®

Most people know watercress as a salad leaf. It's also one of the most studied plants in nature - one of only a few plants to score a perfect 100% on the CDC's nutrient index.

We spent over a decade asking what it could do for skin. The answer is Watercress Active®: an aqueous botanical extract, refined through a patented process in our own biorefinery in Exeter, and created by a team led by an NHS doctor and a University Professor.

It's the reason every Prof&Doc® product exists - clinically proven, designed for skin, and made with Watercress Active® at 10% across the range, and 93% in our Reviving Watercress Face Serum.

Where nature meets science.

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