1 to 2 times per week on face and body. Lightly wet skin with warm water. Gently massage crystals in circular motions until dissolved. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid eye area.
Sucrose, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii, Carica Papaya Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Avena Stiva Peptide, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Menthol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triolein, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Cedarwood Oil, Grapefruit Oil, Geranium Oil, Coconut Oil Derived, Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, Orange Oil, Rosemary Oil, Ginger Oil, Lemongrass Oil
Key Ingredients
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Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (Goji Berry) — super antioxidant
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Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract (Ginseng) — anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
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Carica Papaya Extract — Papaya contains an exfoliating enzyme called papain
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Sucrose (Sugar Beet) — exfoliant, humectant, anti-inflammatory
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Why is exfoliation an important part of my skin care regimen?
The skin is made up of three layers – the hypodermis, dermis, and epidermis. Skin cells are constantly regenerated, with new skin cells created in the dermis and old, dead skin cells shed from the epidermis. This process keeps skin clean and smooth, helps prevent pore clogging, and reduces acne breakouts. As we age, the natural sloughing process can slow and become uneven. In fact, complete skin cell turnover slows from about 2 weeks at birth to 4-6 weeks at age 50. The result – dull, rough looking skin, clogged pores, and blemishes. Exfoliation helps prevent skin from becoming dull and damaged looking by removing dead cells and encouraging cell turnover.
How often should I exfoliate?
While exfoliation is an important step in promoting healthy skin cell turnover, over-exfoliation can cause skin drying and irritation. It is generally recommended that you exfoliate 1-3 times per week, depending on your particular skin type and exposure to environmental factors that cause skin damage. For example, oily skin tends to slough off skin cells less easily, so an individual with oily skin may exfoliate more frequently than someone with normal or sensitive skin. When designing a regimen suited to your needs, by sure to assess how your skin feels before and after exfoliating to determine the frequency that is best for you!
What is the difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation?
Mechanical exfoliation involves physically removing dead skin cells from the surface using an abrasive, while chemical exfoliation involves products that use enzymes or acids to help loosen the bonds that hold dead skin cells to the epidermis. The Enzyme Activated Micros Scrub gently and effectively achieves exfoliation through both methods - beet sugar crystals mechanically exfoliate, while the proteolytic enzyme, papain, found in Carica Papaya Extract helps to dissolve proteins that hold dead skin cells in place.
Why is beet sugar used as the primary exfoliant?
In addition to the fact that the fine grain size of the beet sugar crystals is ideal for gentle mechanical exfoliation, sugar is fantastic anti-inflammatory ingredient. This ensures that skin remains calm and soothed while dead skin cells are massaged away.
