A gentle exfoliant with natural AHAs to brighten and revitalise.
A gentle exfoliant with natural AHAs to brighten and revitalise.
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Benefits
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Description
This gentle micro-exfoliant uses natural rice grains to dislodge and lift impurities for a smoother, more radiant complexion. Australian Desert Lime deeply hydrates as naturally-occurring AHAs from Strawberry and Lime fruit extracts boost skin’s radiance for a renewed complexion. Enriched with a nourishing blend of organic cold-pressed oils like Camellia Seed and Cocoa Butter, this unique polish gently exfoliates without stripping skin of its natural oil balance.
Key Actives
Rice Beads and Cellulose: provide gentle exfoliating action to smooth and slough away dead skin cells, leaving a flawless and radiant complexion.
Australian Desert Lime: extracted using innovative liquid cellular matrix technology, glycosides support healthy collagen production and skin hydration. Also assists the proliferation of skin cells.
Babassu Oil: cold-pressed organic phyto-active oil from Brazil, abundant in phytosterols and vitamin E to reduce transepidermal water loss and restore skin hydration. -
Actives
Cellulose Acetate, is an organic carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. Cellulose has moisturising properties and acts as an emulsifier, helping other nutrients to penetrate the dermis. Cellulose is neither water or oil-soluble, making it a wonderful, gentle alternative to harsh physical exfoliants. The soft cellulose compounds clump together as you rub the product into your skin, helping to dislodge and remove dead skin cells and impurities.
Natural AHAs, are derived from Strawberry and Lime extracts, and work to exfoliate the skin to reveal a visibly brighter and smoother complexion. They work by loosening the inter-cellular fluid (gel-like substance that binds skin cells), allowing the top layer of dead skin cells to slough away easily. The exfoliant properties of natural AHAs also assist with lessening the appearance of pigmentation that has built up in surface skin, as well as dissolving impurities that may be clogging pores.
AHAs also promote skin cell renewal, causing cells to become denser and more compact, helping to prevent damage and irritation from external stressors. This also helps to prevent moisture loss and promotes a more supple and plump complexion. By encouraging skin cell turnover, AHAs help to reduce the appearance of scars, pigmentation and sun spots.
Rice Enzymes, are the key natural exfoliant in this gentle exfoliator! Used for centuries in Asian tradition to cleanse the skin, Exfoliating Rice Powder effectively exfoliates the skin without causing irritation. The chemical structure of rice enzymes is similar to the ceramides (fat) in your skin, helping to store moisture and encourage collagen production. Perfect for sensitive and combination skin types, Rice Enzymes smooth and slough away dead skin cells, leaving a flawless and radiant complexion behind.
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Botanicals
Desert Lime Extract, is an extract native to Australia that contains an abundance of tiny pearls of potent actives (glycosides and coumarins) which work to support collagen production, improve skin hydration by binding onto water molecules and assist the absorption of the other vital antioxidants in the formula.
Gingko Biloba Extract, is a soothing herb which provides a burst of potent antioxidants. Gingko Biloba increases blood flow to the skin, helping to restore a youthful, radiant appearance by getting rid of dead skin cells and increasing skin elasticity. It contains antioxidants quercetin and kaempferol, which help fight free radicals and prevent signs of early ageing. Ginkgo Biloba is also used to reduce hyperpigmentation due to its abundance in the enzyme tyrosinase, which is responsible for the development of pigmentation in the skin. Ginkgo has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may be beneficial in reducing acne, scars, rosacea and eczema.
Wattleseed, comes from the Acacia tree native to Australia, and has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that nourish and protect the skin from oxidative stress. Wattle Seed is extremely potent in Gallic Acid, a compound naturally rich in free radical fighting antioxidants used to prevent the signs of ageing, encouraging elasticity and supple skin. Wattle Seed has a thin molecular consistency which allows it to easily absorb into the skin. Wattle Seed is also used for its cleansing, pore refining and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its high amino acid content which promotes youthful looking skin.
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Application & ingredients
Application
Massage a small amount of Desert Lime Flawless Exfoliant over the face and neck in small circular motions. Add water to emulsify and rinse off with warm water to reveal smooth glowing skin. For maximum results use two to three times weekly.
Ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cellulose Acetate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Glycerin, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Sorbitan Olivate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Aqua, Hydroxyacetophenone#, Sodium Dehydroacetate^, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract, Acacia Victoriae (Wattle) Fruit Extract, Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Citral+, Limonene+.
*denotes organic ingredient **contains over 75% organic ingredients #nature identical preservative ^food-grade preservative +naturally occurring constituents in essential oils
We batch make all of our natural skincare and use pure Australian wildcrafted extracts that may differ in colour and texture based on season and region they are harvested from. As a result, this product may vary in colour, texture and fragrance from batch to batch. This does not impact the efficacy of the product and each contains the same amount of active ingredients.
Questions & answers
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I have been using this product daily and loving the results. My skin feels clear and smooth. Are there any drawback to using it daily?
Our exfoliant is gentle enough to be used daily!
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I know this is a face exfoliant, but could this be used on the body as well?
Definitely! Our exfoliant works effectively on the body. The rice beads work to remove dead and dry skin cells on the skin surface. It comes in a 100 gram tub which means there is enough to use on all parts of the body.
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Does it help with pigmentation and sun damage?
This product is designed to unclog pores and boost skin cell turnover. It contains natural AHAs which brighten the skin and may assist in reducing pigmentation. Our Turmeric Beauty Latte is specifically formulated to assist with pigmentation. It contains a botanical called Rumex which has been clinically proven to reduce pigmentation.
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Does the coconut oil in this product cause irritation or breakouts?
Using coconut oil in our formulas should not cause any breakouts or skin reactions. This is due to the way we blend various oils in our formulas. For instance, the use of Camellia Seed Oil ensures that the coconut oil and other oils penetrate deeply into the skin and do not sit on the skin surface which is what can lead to breakouts.
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What provides the exfoliating action in this exfoliant?
Rice enzymes and Australian wattleseed extract work to promote natural skincell turnover and dissolve dead skin cells whilst natural fruit enzymes support brightening and exfoliating action.
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Hi! Is it good for sensitive skin?
Yes, definitely. The Desert Lime Flawless Exfoliant is gentle and appropriate for sensitive skin. The formula contains small beads of rice in a base of moisture rich coconut oil, shea and camellia seed oil.
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What stage should you use this in your skin regime? Before no1?
Cleanse the skin first with the No.1 Belle Frias Cleansing Milk. Massage a small amount of Desert Lime Flawless Flawless Exfoliant over the face and neck in small circular motions. Add water to emulsify and rinse off with warm water to reveal smooth glowing skin. For maximum results use two to three times weekly.
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Can the rice grains cause micro tears in the skin?
The rice beads are incredibly small and very gentle as they have been broken down so it will definitely not cause any tears.