The Perfect Pair: Body Polish & Body Moisturiser
Meet your ultimate duo for radiant, hydrated skin. Our BODY POLISH and BODY MOISTURISER are excellent on their own, but combined are a guarantee for next-level glow. Read on to discover why your body care routine is missing this perfect pair.
WHY SHOULD I USE AN EXFOLIATOR IN MY BODY CARE ROUTINE?
Our skin cells naturally turnover every 30 days or so, but this process slows down as we age. When dead cells build up on the surface of the skin, they can cause rough patches, uneven texture, dryness and flakiness. It can also cause the skin to appear dull and lacklustre, and can even contribute to BODY ACNE. Adding an EXFOLIATOR into your body care routine speeds up this renewal process, delicately buffing away dead skin cells to reveal new layers of soft and smooth skin beneath. Exfoliator also deeply clears out the pores, removing dirt, debris and acne-causing bacteria.
WHY USE A BODY MOISTURISER?
Moisturiser is not just for the face! Using a body moisturiser is essential in supporting the skin's BARRIER FUNCTION, which is responsible for protecting your skin against external environmental aggressors (like free radicals, pollution and toxins) while keeping moisture and hydration in for plump and dewy skin. Using a body moisturiser creates a physical barrier on top of the skin, trapping in moisture and preventing cellular water loss. This creates smooth, soft and supple skin.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING A BODY EXFOLIATOR AND MOISTURISER TOGETHER?
Using a body exfoliator and moisturiser is a simple two-step skin treatment that has immediate benefits. Exfoliating preps the skin, which allows your moisturiser to work even better. Removing dead skin cells means that your moisturiser is able to penetrate deeper, increasing its efficacy and ingredient absorption. The moisturiser nourishes the fresh layers of skin revealed by the exfoliator, resulting in smooth and luminous skin.
Some main benefits include:
- Longer lasting hydration: Exfoliating sheds away a build-up of dead skin cells, allowing your moisturiser to penetrate deeper and work better.
- Smoother skin: Buffing away rough patches leaves skin with an even texture, following with moisturiser helps to soften and smooth.
- Reduced dryness: Say goodbye to flaky and peeling skin when you use an exfoliator and moisturiser in tandem.
- Preps the skin: Exfoliating before SHAVING or applying SUNLESS TAN creates a perfect canvas. Treating the skin afterwards with moisturiser protects and hydrates the skin.
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A BODY EXFOLIATOR?
There are TWO DIFFERENT TYPES of exfoliators: physical exfoliators and chemical exfoliators. As the name suggests, physical exfoliators contain micro particles or granules that manually buff the surface of the skin to physically remove dead skin cells. Chemical exfoliators, on the other hand, use topical acids or enzymes to dissolve the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, allowing dead skin to seamlessly slough away from the surface of the skin. To get the best of both worlds, we'd recommend finding an exfoliator formulated with both physical and chemical exfoliators – such as our BODY POLISH. Salicylic acid and charcoal powder deeply penetrate pores and remove impurities. Finely milled volcanic pumice polishes, revitalises and stimulates circulation. Shea butter and soybean oil protect and nourish, leaving the skin smooth and hydrated.
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR A IN A BODY MOISTURISER?
Reach for a moisturiser created with nourishing plant-based ingredients designed to trap hydration into the skin. We love a luxurious texture and fast absorption. Our BODY MOISTURISER infuses the skin with naturally active ingredients. Squalane and niacinamide elevate moisture levels and provide vital nutrients to support the skin’s barrier function. An antioxidant-rich blend of honeysuckle extract, cloudberry oil, soybean oil and shea butter soothes and softens for a radiant glow especially after shaving. Plus, it's non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) and PH-BALANCED to support skin health.