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SKNLOGIC’s Enzymatic Exfoliator

A month ago I attended a SKNLOGIC presentation and the product that I was most keen to try, was the SKNLOGIC Enzymatic Exfoliator.

SKNLOGIC Enzymatic Exfoliator 



This is what their website has to say about the product:

Papaya Extract can be  used to treat or eliminate old dead skin cells, acne, age spots and other skin disorders and even to reduce the signs of premature aging. Vitamin A acts as an anti-oxidant, while the papain breaks down inactive proteins and removes dead skin cells. The best feature of the fruit is its low sodium quality. Since the salt content is less, the water retention is also little. The result is an overall hydrated skin. Protease Enzyme helps to break down detached dead skin cells from the skin surface. Use of proteolytic enzymes is the newest form of the enzymatic skin exfoliation. These enzymes mimic the role of your own body’s natural protease enzymes and promote decay of the protein and dissolution of dead skin cells stimulating cell renewal. Citric Acid assists with skin renewal and reduces depth of wrinkles by influencing collagen synthesis.  

We all know how important it is to exfoliate and I have always loved a good scrub. Over the last couple of years my skin has become even more sensitive and most (almost all) granular scrubs that I have tried, leaves my skin even more sensitive and even worse, flaky. An enzymatic exfoliator is the best option. This one is ideal for sensitive, problematic and mature skins. Tick, tick, and half a tick. 

The product itself has a thick gel-like feel that is smooth and white in colour. It basically smells like nothing. 

You apply it to damp, freshly cleansed skin and massage using small circular movements, like you would with a scrub.  It kind of feels like nothing’s happening while you use it, so I was a bit sceptical about the efficacy of this product. I was very happy to discover that my skin felt smooth after I removed the exfoliator. My skin skin wasn’t sensitive or red, just super soft and glowing.

I also use the product on my hands. My hands are super sensitive and I can’t bring anything abrasive close to them or my eczema flares up. This exfoliator doesn’t burn or sting my hands, and leaves them silky soft. And because of the price, I don’t feel guilty using it on my hands as well.

In a nutshell:

  • Affordable (R115)
  • Effective
  • Suitable for all skin types (especially sensitive)
Two thumbs up SKNLOGIC. Visit their website and get your hands on this great product.
 
xoxo
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Brand focus: SknLogic

A couple of weeks ago I received a newsletter from Mariska’s Health and Skincare with an invitation to a SknLogic presentation. I have seen the brand mentioned here and there and I was keen to learn a bit more.  The event was held last night, which included a presentation of the brand, lovely snacks and cocktails and a lucky draw. I won a Pomegranate Firming Facial. Yay me! I will tell you more about Mariska’s and the facial as soon as I go for my pamper session. I also bought SknLogic’s enzymatic exfoliator which I will post a review on soon. Here’s a bit more on SknLogic as a brand.

Brand focus: SknLogic

 
 
“The perfect fusion of nature and science, SKNLOGIC skin care collection gives you powerful fruit-based formulas to regenerate, soothe, protect, nourish and restore the skin.”
 
 
SknLogic products contain fruit extracts and nourishing ingredients from nature that feed your skin and provide vital vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants that promote healthy skin. Fruit extracts also provide other benefits like that of AHA’s (whoop-whoop!), phytosterols that encourage new collagen production and amino acids that have great anti-ageing benefits. Extracts of specific fruits are added for their unique qualities, e.g. Pomegranate is rich in AHA’s, Fig has amazing moisturising properties and Banana is great for fighting skin inflammation.
SknLogic is a proudly South African company and they do not test on animals. The products are exclusively sold at salons as they feel that a professional skin analysis is needed to ensure that your products are perfectly matched to your skin’s needs. Don’t let this statement fool you into thinking that this brand is expensive. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the products are actually very affordable. The enzymatic exfoliator was only ZAR115. Very well priced indeed.
 
My first impression of this brand is that it is simple yet effective, affordable and that they promote healthy skin (not promising that their products are a quick fix). I received a sample of a moisturiser that is absolutely lovely and I am looking forward to trying more in the range.
 
Visit SknLogic’s website for more on the brand, their products and where you can find them. You can also find them on Twitter.
 
Here are a couple of pics from last night.
 
Brand focus: SknLogic
I was a good girl and didn’t go near this table…
…but I couldn’t resist these.
 
Thank you to Mariska and her team for a very informative and fun evening. I’ll see you soon for that facial! Mariska’s is situated in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and you can check out their website HERE.
xoxo