Why Fruit Enzymes Are the Best Option for Sensitive Skin
Why Fruit Enzymes Are the Best Option for Sensitive Skin
There are so many reasons why we love fruit enzymes for sensitive skin.
Enzyme exfoliation works more gently than acids to exfoliate dead skin cells and speed up the skin’s renewal process. Because we’re all about caring for your skin gently, fruit enzymes are the perfect ingredient.
Even sensitive skin needs gentle exfoliation to help reveal bright, new healthy skin under the old. But it needs to be done in the gentlest way possible to avoid reactions.
Why did we choose enzymes over acids?
- Enzymes digest dead skin cells-specifically the keratin that sticks the cells together-while simultaneously nourishing the new skin.
- Most enzymes work closely to the skin’s surface whereas acids penetrate deeper. Many sensitive skin issues are caused due to barrier disruption so we want to be sure to just sweep away the top layer of dead skin without disturbing the deeper layers.
- Acids are able work on completely dry skin and water is not the counterbalance if the solution is too strong. Meaning, if you are feeling the burn of an acid, applying water will not be of much help. Skin must be wet for enzymes to be effective and they can be diluted quickly if you are feeling a little tingle.
- Enzymes eliminate dull, dry skin and help reduce congested/large pores, acne scars and wrinkles.
Which Enzymes Do We Use?
- Honey! We use local, Vermont honey in several of our creations. The antioxidants, nutrients and enzymes in honey work together to nourish and plump the skin and help it to retain and rebuild moisture. Find it in our honey+berry triple enzyme facial mask as well as our raw honey lip mask
- Strawberry! An extremely gentle fruit enzyme that helps to tighten pores and fade hyperpigmentation while soothing skin. Find it in our Illuminating Powder Vitamin C + Fruit Enzyme Creamy Cleanser and our honey+berry triple enzyme facial mask
- Pineapple! High in the enzyme bromelain which dissolves and brightens skin and is also used to fight inflammation. Find it in our Pink Grapefruit+Fruit Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash
- Papaya! Rich in the enzyme papain, papaya promotes healing of the skin so the new skin being revealed is protected. Find it in our honey+berry triple enzyme facial mask our Pink Grapefruit+Fruit Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash and our Effortless Enzyme Facial Cleansing Oil
Brightness Boosting Tip:
When you wake up in the morning, twist your hair up and apply several pumps of Effortless Enzyme Cleansing Oil to your face and neck. Leave it on while you have your morning coffee-and then rinse it off. This allows the enzymes in the papaya oil to gently dissolve dullness and brighten your skin.
