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Like all living things, our cells grow, age and die - and for this reason a regular exfoliating scrub should be done, to remove dead skin cells. Doing this will help you achieve a more vital, youthful looking skin. But in saying this, please note that we do not advocate the unchecked scrubbing of the skin, as excessive exfoliation can have a negative impact on your skin.
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At Dermaxime, as with most beauty houses, we believe that regular exfoliation is beneficial to your skin, but the message that some firms fail to convey is that over-exfoliation is not beneficial to the skin. Most skin types, at most ages, can do with a gentle scrub every two to three weeks to remove dead skin, which reveals the younger, fresher skin below.
This must however be done with a gentle product, and applied without unnecessary force, so as not to irritate the skin.
As we age, our natural "shedding" ability decreases, and our skin can be over laden with old, dead skin - clogging up the surface and creating a dull lifeless and less-than vital looking skin.
Some facial scrubs contain harsh chemicals and scrubbing compounds - with the chemicals burning and damaging the skin; while too rough and uneven scrubbing compounds can cause nicks and mechanical damage.
As said earlier, people of all age groups, can do with a gentle facial scrub on a regular basis - but people with acne and pimple skin should rather avoid using scrubs, and rather use an enzymatic exfoliator like our Problem Skin Enzyme Cleanse.
Dermaxime Exfoliating Facial Scrub is one of the few cosmetic skin care preparations that actually contains active ingredients in the formulation, which makes it an exceptional product in the beauty industry. This is in keeping with our philosophy on cosmetic and skin care products.
It is the general trend that cosmetic houses produce a facial scrub that mostly contains exfoliating beads of some sort, and maybe a chemical type of ingredient to help exfoliate the skin. We did not follow this route, but formulated our facial scrub in such as way as to incorporate active ingredients into the scrub, as we believe that it is important to nourish and feed the skin while you are sloughing off dead skin cells. Including active ingredients into the formulation has a cost implication, yet we have found that this cost is well worth it.
A common mistake made by some people is too use an exfoliating scrub too often and to scrub too hard.
Younger people normally do this to remove skin problems like pimples and blackheads, whereas more mature people repeat the same mistake in the hope to remove wrinkles and imperfections.
This mistake of scrubbing too hard, and too often, will not solve these problems, but in the long run may actually make the problem worse.
But, when exfoliation is done at acceptable intervals of two to three weeks - or in extreme cases, on a weekly basis, this action of removing dead skin cells promotes healthy and vital looking skin, whilst keeping the skin clear of impurities and dead skin waste.
Our Rejuvenating Facial Scrub will help to effectively remove the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, to let a more radiant skin through, while at the same time assisting the newly exposed skin to function better. It will remove the dullness of congestion, and will also help to refine the skin texture and by doing so, help to reduce the size of the pores naturally.
Apart from all of the above benefits, we, unlike other cosmetic manufacturers, include active ingredients in our Exfoliating Facial Scrub, to further boost your skin health and in so doing help you to have a healthy glowing skin.
Although a face scrub has many benefits, please keep to the recommended use as listed below, as over-exfoliation will not hasten the process toward a better skin. It is not a case of the more often the better - skin exfoliation is important but must be done correctly and in such a way and at such a frequency as to aid the skin and not to stress the skin.
We believe that consumers should be well informed, and for this reason we list our ingredients, and provide a hyperlink per ingredient to a page dealing specifically with that ingredient, in order for consumers to understand why the ingredient was included in the formulation. Our facial scrub is one of the few scrubs that contain active ingredients to promote the health and vitality of your skin.
Most other facial exfoliating products contain only a carrier medium combined with the scrubbing compounds, but we believe that the skin should be treated as soon as dead skin is removed, and for this reason we included various actives in our formulation to assist with this.
It is for this reason that we recommend that you leave the scrub on the face for 5 - 7 minutes after the scrubbing action is completed, before washing it off.
- Rosehip seed powder
- We use finely and smoothly grounded power from rosehip seeds to form a natural exfoliating medium in our Rejuvenating Face Scrub.
- This seed power provides gentle removal of dead skin cells, without causing any injury to the skin, as it has no sharp edges.
- Apricot seed powder
- The apricot kernel powder is compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants, is non ionic and helps to promote a clear skin, removing impurities and has a pleasant odor.
- This is a "skin-friendly" natural exfoliant (face scrub), when finely and evenly ground, and acts as a mild abrasive, gently exfoliating the skin without any scraping or damage.
- It breaks down into round particles when used - without harming or damaging the skin.
- For this reason it does not cause any micro-wounds or minor scrapes while removing dead cells from the skin.
- Pineapple extract
- The extract of pineapple will promote skin elasticity while removing damaged and dead cells from the skin. It also helps to improve moisture and hydration of the skin and a clear complexion.
- The various ingredients, including the enzymes found in pineapple, are the reason for these actions.
- The bromelain contained in pineapple also has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to prevent the growth of malignant cells and tumors.
- Papaya extract
- This extract contains papain enzyme, which is excellent to help clear up skin problems, and is medically used on burn wounds, as well as on wounds where the tissue has died off.
- Cosmetically, it has wonderful exfoliating properties and also helps to attenuate freckles and age spots while leaving the skin looking smoother and healthier.
- Cranberry
- The tocotrienols contained in cranberry are very nourishing and have a moisturizing effect. They have great anti-oxidant properties and help protect the skin from stress caused by sunlight.
- The omega oils contained in cranberry help to moisturize the skin, while at the same time, reduce inflammation and strengthen the skin.
- Apart from nourishing the skin, cranberry helps to improve moisture retention and increases skin smoothness. Skin elasticity and suppleness are improved as well as the collagen and elastin fibers.
- Centella
- This botanical extract has a very positive effect on increasing circulation in the skin, as well as assisting with the proper functioning and formation of collagen, by modulating the action of the fibroblast.
- It has excellent anti-oxidant properties and helps to improve the firmness, tone and elasticity of the skin, thereby improving the appearance of the skin in general.
- Furthermore, it promotes vein and capillary health in the skin and is a good general tonic for the skin.
- Horse Chestnut
- This extract has a direct influence on improving the health of veins and capillaries in the skin, which in turn leads to proper circulation and maximum skin functioning.
- It has a strengthening effect on the venous system, preventing capillary fragility – which could result in leaking, causing edema (water retention) within the skin, which in turn leads to an uneven looking skin.
- Apart from this, it inhibits collagenase and elastase in the skin – and therefore leads to a healthier collagen and supportive skin structure.
- This in turn results in a healthier younger looking skin, while at the same time fights inflammatory conditions, which if left unchecked, could lead to premature aging.
- Jojoba
- This golden liquid ester readily penetrates the skin, as it has a natural affinity to the skin, helping to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, promoting skin suppleness, while assisting in the rejuvenation of the skin.
- It furthermore helps to balance the secretion of sebum (oil) of the skin, while preventing skin dehydration. When absorbed by the skin, it softens the tissue and increases elasticity and promotes smoothness of the skin.
- The tocopherols contained are great free radical scavengers and they prevent oxidative stress and with this, help prevent premature aging of the skin.
- Green Tea
- Extensive research has shown that this botanical extract not only has amazing antioxidant and cell protective qualities, but also protects the collagen by inhibiting collagenase – the enzyme reaction that breaks down collagen.
- It is easily absorbed by the skin and protects the DNA and cell in general, helping the skin fight inflammation that may cause premature aging.
- Furthermore, it has excellent astringent qualities and helps to maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin, also protecting the cells in the skin from premature cell death, due to radiation or excessive free radicals.
- This extract boosts microcirculation and helps ensure healthy skin tone and function.
To view the full list of ingredients please click here.
- Cleanse the skin with Dermaxime Rejuvenating Face Wash.
- Place a small amount of the Rejuvenating Face Scrub on tips of fingers, and gently massage the entire face and neck area in small circular movements, without undue pressure and avoiding the eye and lip area.
- Leave on the skin for 5 - 7 minutes and then rinse with tepid water, dry the face and apply moisturizer.
- The Rejuvenating Face Scrub can be used every 2 - 3 weeks. In extreme cases use weekly.
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