MICROGREENS SKIN DETOX
So, we bet you’ve got your skin routine down to a tee, right? Chances are you do, but have you considered the effects of pollution? Environmental pollutants can wreak havoc on your health and your skin and could be could be the missing link in your skin defence.
WHAT POLLUTION?
It’s everywhere and it could actually be adding to fine lines, the precursor to wrinkles, and in some cases, it’s the reason why wrinkles reach depths that can make us despair. Especially if you live in a built-up area! We hear the words ‘external aggressors’ – and sometimes we’re not quite sure what that means. On a molecular level, it’s the airborne particle attack on the surface of our skin that most of us encounter every day. Just like UV and UVA rays, microscopic spatterings of chemicals can cause ageing. The bad news is that the air inside your home can be up to five times more polluted than the air outside, Ughhh (Vogue). According to InStyle, the effects of pollution on the skin are compounded when outside air is trapped indoors: “Because your skin cells are deprived of oxygen, free radicals start to form, and in turn, can trigger fine lines, inflammation and sensitivity.” Oh dear.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Thank goodness whether detoxing inside or out you’ll almost always hear of using greens, they’re alkaline, to help with our acidic lifestyles, and they generally contain a hefty supply of micronutrients and minerals. The new detox buzz is microgreens! The smaller they are the more intense the nutrient content. In a nut shell -nutrients in (to cells) -waste (toxins)- out!
THE MICROGREENS SOLUTION
We’ve just launched the NEW Eminence Organic Skin Care Microgreens Detox Collection, which is a three-product step to combating the negative effects of daily, unrelenting pollution. Microgreens usually refer to the sprouting or small scale buds of plants, and with this new range it’s a reference to broccoli, radish and clover sprouts plus Detoxophane, which is an active ingredient derived from Swiss cress sprouts that helps counter the visible effects of physical pollution.
1. Cleanse – Stone Crop Cleansing Oil
Oil cleanses are an amazing way to literally ‘take the day off’. Sweeping away environmental impurities, the non-greasy Stone Crop Cleansing Oil takes it up a fews notches as it removes surface debris, restores moisture and brings balance back to the skin. Enriched with sunflower and jojoba oils and brightening stone crop, the Stone Crop Cleansing Oil illuminates the look of dull skin caused by environmental stressors.
2. Exfoliate – Stone Crop Oxygenating Fizzofoliant
Fizz that youth back! Combat the look of premature ageing with the help of nutrient-rich microgreens, rice flour and adzuki powder. This powder-to-foam product uses a light fizzing action to deliver oxygen to the skin’s surface and reveals a gorgeous, youthful looking glow. Apply this anti-pollution exfoliant daily to improve the look of ageing skin by reducing redness and boosting collagen.
3. Treat – Lotus Detoxifying Overnight Treatment
Lightweight and great for all skin types, this gel cream treatment renews the skin with the help of melt-in jojoba oil beads and nutrient-rich microgreens. This hydrating formula boosts cellular detox by preventing cellular water loss brought about by environmental debris and protects against the look of wrinkles caused by environmental dryness.
