Basics of Beauty - Naturally Healthy Glowing Skin

Every great ritual begins at the beginning. The JUARA Foundation Duo pairs the Rice Facial Cleanser and the Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner — the two essential first steps that determine how well every product you apply afterwards performs.

Cleansed skin absorbs. Balanced skin retains. Hydrated skin responds. These two products create the canvas that makes everything else in your ritual work at its full depth — a beautifully cleansed, plumped and perfectly balanced surface that is genuinely receptive to the serum, moisturiser and oil that follow.

In the Jamu tradition, preparation is not a preliminary step. It is the foundation on which the entire ritual is built. Skip it and everything that follows delivers a fraction of its potential. Do it properly and your skin will tell you the difference within a week.

Step 1 — Rice Facial Cleanser (98ml)
Inspired by the traditional rice water rinse used across Indonesia for centuries. This gentle sulfate-free foaming cleanser breaks down dirt, product build-up and makeup without drying or stripping — leaving skin soft, calm and perfectly prepared for what follows. Rice bran buffers the harsh drying effect of tap water. Apple extract smooths and brightens. Plum fruit extract boosts hydration and delivers a naturally uplifting scent. Safe for all skin types including sensitive and acne-prone.

Step 2 — Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner (98ml)
JUARA's go-to treatment for delivering intense oil-free moisture between cleansing and treatment. The Tamarind Tea Toner goes far beyond the skin-balancing properties of a traditional toner — tamarind seed extract delivers exceptional hydration and smoothness, triple tea antioxidants protect and calm, rice bran soothes redness and irritation, and 0.2% hyaluronic acid plumps and retains moisture at a concentration clinically shown to have genuine healing properties. The glow-promoting formula alleviates stress caused by environmental factors and leaves skin perfectly primed to receive further care.

• Two-step foundation ritual — cleanses and primes in sequence
• Sulfate-free cleanser — never strips or dries
• Toner delivers intense oil-free hydration beyond traditional toning
• Hyaluronic acid 0.2% — clinically shown to have healing properties at this concentration
• Triple tea antioxidants protect against environmental stress
• Prepares skin to absorb serums and moisturisers more deeply
• Promotes better moisture retention and barrier repair
• Suitable for all skin types including sensitive and acne-prone
• Free from sulfates and parabens
• 100% Vegetarian. Cruelty free. Dermatologist tested.

Step 1 — Rice Facial Cleanser — Morning and evening. Add 2 to 3 pumps to palms and lather onto face. Massage in repeated circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Step 2 — Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner — Morning and evening after cleansing, or whenever skin feels dry or stressed. Dispense 1 to 2 pumps into the palms of your hands. Press gently into skin — do not wipe or drag. Allow to absorb fully before applying your serum.

Continue your ritual: Follow with the Clove Flower and Turmeric Anti-Ageing Serum and your JUARA moisturiser and/or Radiance Vitality Oil for instantly soft, supple skin and a luminous finish.

Metta's tip: Apply the toner while your skin is still slightly warm and damp from rinsing the cleanser. The tamarind seed extract locks that surface moisture in and creates a hydration foundation that your serum and moisturiser build on. The 30 seconds you give this step to absorb is the 30 seconds that makes everything that follows work harder.

Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) — A cornerstone of Javanese beauty rituals for centuries. Rich in natural Vitamin B and antioxidants, rice bran softens and soothes while buffering the drying effect of tap water. Reduces redness and irritation on contact and is the foundation of JUARA's cleansing philosophy.

Tamarind Seed Extract (Tamarindus indica) — One of the most revered ingredients in the Jamu tradition. The tamarind tree has grown across the Indonesian archipelago for millennia. Rich in polysaccharides that form a silky film on the skin surface — holding moisture in while allowing skin to breathe. Exceptional hydrating and smoothing properties that no synthetic alternative replicates.

Triple Tea — White, Green and Black (Camellia sinensis) — Three teas at three stages of processing, each delivering a different antioxidant profile. White tea retains the highest concentration of polyphenols. Green tea provides EGCG — one of the most studied anti-inflammatory actives in skincare. Black tea's theaflavins support collagen and improve elasticity over time.

Hyaluronic Acid 0.2% (Sodium Hyaluronate) — At this specific concentration, clinically shown to have genuine healing properties beyond simple hydration. Draws moisture from the environment into the skin and holds it there — plumping fine lines and restoring the surface hydration that skin loses through the day.

Rice Facial Cleanser: Water/Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Pyrus malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Glycol Stearate, Decyl Glucoside, Prunus domestica (Plum) Fruit Extract, Oryza sativa (Rice) Cera, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2 Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner: Water, Pentylene Glycol, Tamarind Seed (Tamarindus indica) Extract, White Tea, Green Tea, Black Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate.