Mushrooms are at the heart of every Hongo formula.
Inside the Botanical Mushroom Cleansing Oil
Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as reishi, contains naturally occurring polysaccharides and antioxidant compounds.
We include reishi in the first step of the Hongo ritual alongside carefully selected botanical oils.
Tremella
Tremella fuciformis, commonly called tremella or snow mushroom, contains naturally occurring polysaccharides known for their water-binding properties.
Tremella joins reishi in a cleansing oil designed to leave skin feeling soft and comfortable after cleansing.
Makeup Remover
Massage over areas with makeup, add warm water, and remove gently with a warm damp cloth. Take extra care around the eye area.
Facial Massage Oil
Apply a small amount to clean skin to create slip for a gentle facial massage. Remove any excess afterward or leave a very light layer on the skin.
Light Moisturizer
Press a very small amount onto clean, slightly damp skin when you want lightweight oil-based moisture.
One thoughtfully made oil. More than one way to use it.
Thoughtfully Prepared Mushroom Extracts
Our mushroom extracts are prepared using a double-extraction process with water and alcohol. We do not add alcohol separately when blending the finished product; any residual alcohol comes from the mushroom extracts.
The extracts are produced at a concentrated 1:2 ratio of dried mushroom material to solvent using carefully sourced raw materials and purified artesian water.
Because this formula combines mushroom tinctures with oils, shake the bottle well before each use.
Inside the Formula
Reishi and tremella are paired with jojoba, sweet almond, and castor oils, traditional animal-derived emollients, and an aromatic botanical blend.
The result is a rich cleansing oil that helps lift makeup and daily buildup while leaving skin feeling soft and nourished.
Thoughtfully Sourced
Our botanical oils and other ingredients are selected from sustainability-minded suppliers, prioritizing women-owned and small local businesses whenever possible.
We source our animal-derived ingredients close to home, including bovine oil (tallow) from grass-fed, grass-finished cattle and porcine oil from pasture-raised swine through small local farms using regenerative practices.
What is a mushroom cleansing oil?
A mushroom cleansing oil is an oil-based facial cleanser formulated with mushroom-derived ingredients. Hongo Botanical Mushroom Cleansing Oil features reishi and tremella alongside jojoba, sweet almond, and castor oils.
How does an oil cleanser work?
Oil-based cleansers help loosen makeup, excess oil, and daily buildup from the skin’s surface. Massage the oil into the skin, add warm water, and remove it thoroughly with a soft damp cloth.
Which mushrooms are included?
The formula contains reishi, or Ganoderma lucidum, and tremella, or Tremella fuciformis. Tremella is also commonly known as snow mushroom.
Can I apply it to dry skin?
Yes. It can be applied to either dry or damp skin. Applying it to dry skin is especially useful when removing makeup.
Does it emulsify like a conventional cleansing oil?
This formula does not contain a conventional emulsifying surfactant, so it may not turn milky or rinse away like some commercial cleansing oils. Warm water helps loosen the oil before it is removed with a warm damp cloth.
Can it remove eye makeup?
It can help loosen makeup around the eyes, but the formula contains aromatic essential oils that may irritate the eye area. Keep your eyes closed, avoid direct contact with the eyes, and stop use if irritation occurs.
Should I shake it before using it?
Yes. Shake the bottle well before each use to redistribute the mushroom extracts throughout the oil-based formula.
Can I use it as a moisturizer?
Yes. A very small amount can be pressed onto clean, slightly damp skin as a light oil-based moisturizer. Patch test first, particularly if you are sensitive to essential oils.
Is it vegan?
No. The formula contains bovine oil derived from cattle and porcine oil derived from swine.
Should I patch test it?
Yes. We recommend patch testing any new skincare product before applying it broadly, particularly if you have sensitive skin or sensitivities to essential oils or sweet almond oil.
Is it part of the complete Hongo routine?
Yes. Botanical Mushroom Cleansing Oil is step one of The Simple Skin Ritual: cleanse, tone, and moisturize.