The Meringue Melt – A new way to Double Cleanse

Great skin always starts with a great cleanse. Not the kind that leaves your skin tight or squeaky, but one that respects your skin barrier, supports renewal, and prepares your skin to truly receive what comes next.

That philosophy is at the heart of Maya Chia — and it’s exactly why we’re excited to introduce The Meringue Melt, a regenerating, skin-softening cleansing cream designed as the perfect second step in a double cleanse ritual.

This is cleansing as skincare.

Why cleansing matters more than you think

Cleansing is often treated as a quick, functional step. But in reality, it determines how well everything else in your routine performs.

A proper cleanse:

• Removes makeup, sunscreen, excess oil and pollution

• Clears the way for serums and moisturisers to absorb more deeply

• Helps maintain a balanced, comfortable skin barrier

• Supports smoother texture and a brighter-looking complexion

One cleanser alone often can’t do it all — especially if you wear makeup or SPF. That’s where double cleansing comes in.

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Double cleansing: two steps, two purposes

Double cleansing works because each step has a different role. Instead of overworking the skin with one harsh cleanser, you use two gentle ones that complement each other.

Step 1: Oil cleansing

An oil cleanser dissolves oil-based impurities like makeup, sunscreen and excess sebum without disrupting the skin barrier.

Step 2: Cream cleansing

A second cleanse refines, refreshes and gently exfoliates, removing any remaining residue while leaving skin soft and calm.

The Meringue Melt was created specifically for this second step.

Hydration that lasts beyond rinsing

What truly sets The Meringue Melt apart is what happens after you rinse it off.

• Pentavitin™ binds to skin keratin and creates a moisture reservoir that delivers hydration for up to 72 hours

• Sugarcane-derived squalane restores skin lipids and reduces moisture loss

• Supercritically extracted chia seed oil nourishes the skin with omega-3s and antioxidants

• Allantoin soothes, repairs and supports healthy skin renewal

Skin feels soft, calm and comfortable — never tight.

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Suitable for sensitive skin

Despite its exfoliating power, The Meringue Melt is suitable for sensitive skin. The frequency of use can be adjusted depending on your skin’s needs:

• Daily for resilient skin

• A few times per week for very sensitive or reactive skin

It cleans deeply, yet respectfully.

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How to use The Meringue Melt

As part of a double cleanse:

1. Start with an oil cleanser on dry skin. Massage, add water to emulsify, and rinse.

2. Follow with The Meringue Melt on damp skin. Massage gently in circular motions for 30–60 seconds.

3. Rinse thoroughly and continue with serums and moisturisers.

On its own:
The Meringue Melt can also be used as a single-step cleanser, morning or evening.

Extra tip:
Leave it on for a couple of minutes for a mask-like, deeper exfoliating effect.
Avoid the eye area, as the formula contains a physical exfoliant.