Dr. Koo Polishing Anti-Toxin Cleanser — surgeon-formulated lava pumice exfoliating cleanser, pore refiner 100ml
Polishing Anti-Toxin Cleanser product features — dual-action lava pumice and AHA exfoliation for normal and combination skin
Polishing Cleanser

A Polishing Cleanser That Refines Without Stripping

$75.00
Michele Koo, MD, FACS — Surgeon-formulated to cleanse without disturbing the barrier skin needs to age well.

Designed to refine texture without depleting what keeps skin calm.

What It Does A cleanser and facial in one step. Lava pumice buffs the surface while AHAs dissolve what’s trapped beneath. Oat kernel extract calms inflammation during the process. Mechanical and chemical exfoliation in concert.
Created For Skin that needs a fresh start — congested, uneven, and craving a deeper clean without the damage.
Key Ingredients Lava Pumice Granules — Ultra-fine, low-density volcanic mineral. Buffs away buildup without micro-tears or irritation. Nature’s most gentle mechanical exfoliant. Oat Kernel Extract — Calms inflammation during exfoliation. The reason this polishes without punishing. Glycolic Acid — Dissolves congestion beneath the surface while pumice works above. Dual-action resurfacing. Almond Glycerides — Anti-inflammatory shield that prevents redness during the buffing process. Eucalyptus + Spearmint + Peppermint — Dr. Koo’s signature botanical blend. Inspired by Aspen. Never synthetic fragrance.
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The cleansing step that clears the way for what follows.

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Why It Polishes Gently

Gentle resurfacing designed to smooth texture while keeping skin balanced. Lava pumice and calibrated AHAs work together so refinement never becomes punishment.

From Dr. Koo

I approach this the way I approach resurfacing in my practice — mechanical and chemical, precisely calibrated, working in concert. Lava pumice so fine it buffs without micro-tears. AHAs dosed where tissue responds. Oat kernel extract calms what exfoliation can awaken. A polish that smooths texture, never punishes it.

— Dr. Michele Koo

Surgeon-formulated polishing cleanser. Low-density lava pumice and AHAs provide dual-action exfoliation while oat kernel extract calms. Mechanical and chemical resurfacing without collateral damage. 100ml.

FAQ

The lava pumice in this formula is ultra-fine, low-density volcanic mineral — far gentler than synthetic microbeads or walnut shell. It buffs the surface without micro-tears or irritation.

Dr. Koo designed this to combine two exfoliation methods in one step. Lava pumice works mechanically on the surface while glycolic acid dissolves congestion chemically beneath — a dual approach calibrated the way she calibrates surgical resurfacing.

Most skin can use it every evening because the polishing action is controlled and non-stripping. If your skin needs more oil control, alternate with the Clarifying Cleanser. If it needs more comfort, alternate with the Gentle Cleanser.

No. The lava pumice granules are exceptionally fine — engineered for surface buffing, not abrasion. Dr. Koo applies the same calibration principle she uses in surgical resurfacing: precision without collateral damage.

Dull, uneven texture is precisely what this addresses. Mechanical and chemical exfoliation working in concert smooth the surface, clear congestion, and restore the clarity that dead cell buildup obscures.

This is not a conventional cleanser. It was formulated to refine the surface with precision — using fine lava pumice, calibrated acids, and oat kernel extract to lift dull buildup while preserving the barrier that keeps skin calm, supple, and receptive to what follows. In my practice, I see how quickly harsh cleansing changes skin quality. I wanted this step to feel refined, controlled, and worth returning to.