A string of islands off the coast of Italy are said to have been created from the pearl necklace of Venus, the goddess of beauty. Inspired by the enchantment of these islands and their legends, Mediterranean Pearls uses the natural surfactants found in olives to create this luxurious cleanser. A mild gel, it is infused with vitamin B enriched microspheres that have reparative properties and dissolve as they gently buff the skin to loosen dead skin cells, dirt and makeup easily. The mild foaming action lifts the debris and rinses them away to leaving the skin feeling refreshed, velvety smooth and calm without the dryness other cleanser can cause.