The Trouble with Sunscreen
Of course you shouldn't skip sunscreen – harmful UVA rays age the skin and can even cause skin cancer. But these creams are so effective that a shower and a quick rinse aren't enough to remove them properly from your skin!
So: a quick rinse after a day at the beach won't cut it!
Why a Normal Shower Isn't Enough
Sunscreen – especially water-resistant formulas – is literally made to stay on your skin. Water alone just can't remove it.
What happens when sunscreen stays on your skin overnight:
- Clogged pores – your skin can't regenerate at night, leading to blemishes and blackheads
- Sun allergy – built-up residue can act as a trigger
- Chemical UV filters like oxybenzone can penetrate the skin and promote allergies
- Hormonally active ingredients – some UV filters have been detected in the bloodstream
- Redness, itching, irritated skin – of all times, right after a day in the sun
Your skin is your largest organ. It deserves more than a quick rinse.
What Really Helps
Fat-soluble UV filters can't be dissolved with water alone. What your skin really needs: a gentle cleansing product that breaks down the protective layer and the fat-soluble substances – plus mechanical support that actually carries the residue away.
This is exactly where Waschies come in.
Waschies: The Gentle Reset After a Day in the Sun
Our reusable cleansing pads and exfoliating pads were developed to clean deeply and thoroughly – without irritating your skin. With water-activated high-tech fibres designed especially for sensitive skin.
Cleansing Glove – Ideal for daily cleansing after a day in the sun. The ultra-soft fibres cleanse deep into the pores with just water and a mild cleansing gel – gentle, effective, without irritation.
Exfoliating Glove – For days when your skin needs a little more: it removes dead skin cells with a cotton-linen fibre, stimulates circulation and gives sunscreen residue no chance.
Both products are reusable and washable.
Thorough. Sustainable. Made for real routines.
Our Waschies are certified to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and dermatologically tested – safe for even the most sensitive skin, even after a long day in the sun.
Soft on your skin. Smart for the planet.
Give your skin the breather it deserves after a day in the sun!
Für deinen Körper
Entdecke unsere Body Range – eine Kollektion aus sorgfältig hergestellten Pads und Peelinghandschuhen, die deinen Körpers von Kopf bis Fuß effektiv reinigen und exfolieren.
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