Performance Skincare Made Sustainably
Sometimes it not your skin,
It's what you put on it.
Hi, I’m Kayla, co-founder of Abelin.
For years, I was stuck in a cycle of redness, rashes, and frustration—better known as contact dermatitis. Not “serious” enough for a specialist, but serious enough to wreck my self-esteem. As you can see from the image above, I could barely recognize myself.
The real kicker? After digging deeper, I discovered it wasn’t just “my skin being sensitive.” A big part of the problem was hiding in plain sight: preservatives. Most cleansers are packed with them so they can sit on shelves forever. Great for warehouses, not so great for skin.
So, my partner Yinka (the curious one) signed us up for an online formulation class. We started mixing cleansers, shampoos, and lotions right in our kitchen. And guess what? My skin finally chilled out.
We shared our formulas with friends and family, who loved them. To save time, we started pre-mixing concentrated bases and only adding water when we needed a refill. That little hack turned into a big idea: what if skincare was made fresh at home—gentler on skin and lighter on the planet? Two years later, Abelin was born.
The Future of Cleansing is Freshly Made. By You.
For your skin barrier and the planet. Meet the powder-to-gel cleanser that's freshly activated, preservative-light, and endlessly refillable
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Formulated for Sensitive Skin!!
Formulated in Kelowna, BC
Dermotologist Approved
Your cleanser isn’t clean if it’s packed with preservatives
Most cleansers are built to sit on a shelf for years, not for your skin. To survive that long, they’re loaded with preservatives that are a major culprit behind flare-ups like redness and irritation.
These preservatives can also disrupt your skin’s microbiome—the good bacteria that keep your barrier strong—and weaken its ability to hold moisture over time.
We do things differently. With our powder-to-gel formula we can cut preservatives by over 80%, giving your skin what it actually needs: a calm, resilient barrier and a routine that doesn’t backfire. Sources and related content
Dry Skin
Acne and Breakouts
Skin Redness & Irritation
Hyperpigmentation
Premature Aging
Love at First Mix
"Being sensitive to scents, i love that
Abelin product are not heavily scented." May Louise
Contact dermatitis taught me what the beauty industry won't tell you: 99% of "sensitive skin" products are still loaded with irritating preservatives. My partner and I spent seven years developing Abelin's low-preservative formula because your skin deserves a cleanser that understands what "gentle" means—not just what looks good in marketing.
| What your Skin Barrier Needs | Abelin Cleanser | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs and protects the skin barrier | ✅ | ❌ |
| Doesn't Triggers flare-ups | ✅ | ❌ |
| Non-Barrier Stripping Preservatives | ✅ | ❌ |
| Designed for Mature Skin | ✅ | ❌ |
| 99% Less Waste | ✅ | ❌ |
| Non Stripping Detergent | ✅ | ❌ |
Create Your Clean Ritual
One Bottle, Lifetime of Refills
Add Concentrate
Shake
Enjoy
Feed Your Skin. Fortify Your Barrier.
Just as your body thrives on essential nutrients, so does your skin. Get a targeted diet of vitamins A, B, C, and E sourced directly from fruits. This vitamin-rich approach helps support collagen, brighten tone, and build a resilient, healthy-looking complexion from the outside in.
Strawberry
Exfoliates the skin's surface and deep within the pores to reduce breakouts and refine texture
Pineapple
Effective exfoliation without irritation. It helps to smooth texture, brighten the complexion, and clarify pores.
Mango
Brighten skin, even tone, and support natural collagen production leaving skin feeling soft and replenished.
Banana
Packed with a cocktail of vitamins A, B6, and C, bananas support natural collagen production, improve elasticity, and brighten the complexion.
#Don'tSettle4Disposable
#BreakUpWithWaste
#Outside Counts
Dermatologist Approved
Our products have the seal of approval from experts who know skin best.
Your Perfect Travelling Cleanser
90% smaller and water-free powder-Gel cleanser, Perfect for traveling
Forever Bottle, Forever Love:
Forever refillable containers you never have to throw-away
Locally Sourced, Handmade.
Homemade in small batches with locally sourced ingredients.
Redefine Your Footprint:
The most visible impact of choosing a refill is clear: one less cleanser bottle destined for a landfill. But the true power of this conscious switch lies in the savings you don't see.
By shipping a waterless concentrate instead of heavy liquid, we dramatically reduce carbon emissions from transport and help conserve our planet's most precious resource. The numbers might surprise you.
Charge 500 Phones
Saves the energy needed for 500 smartphone charges
96 Hours of Light
Prevents enough waste to power a light bulb for a 96 hours.
Drive 3.2 Miles
Equals the energy to drive an electric car for over a 3 miles.
This is Us
Every Abelin product is hand-mixed in our family lab and office.
We started small, on purpose. Because small means we stay close to every detail, every ingredient, every bottle.
We source our ingredients locally, supporting North American farmers and reducing our environmental footprint wherever we can.
But Abelin isn’t just about skincare.It’s about care—period.
A portion of every purchase helps provide basic self-care essentials to women in shelters and transitional homes. Because we believe that when we lift each other up, we all rise.
Empowered skin. Empowered people. A better planet.
Because dignity matters
Your purchase helps supply shelters and transition homes across BC with bulk refills and forever bottles. Everyone deserves fresh, premium self-care—even when life gets messy.
