Invigorating - Black Mud + Charcoal Polishing Mask
Actions
- Black Mud softens surface lines, minimizes enlarged pores, and revives nutrient and moisture-depleted barrier renewing youthful softness and clarity
- Charcoal detoxifies pore-dwelling environmental pollutants, clearing impurities
- Exfoliating acids combine to refine uneven and congested surfaces to an ultra-smooth texture
- Volcanic Microcrystals and invigorating micro grains quickly polish away environmental pore cloggers, discouraging breakouts
Skin Conditions
Sun-Damaged | Breakout-Prone | Pollution-Aged | Oily | Dull | Dry | Rough | Uneven Tone & Texture | Maturing | Devitalized | Sluggish
Home Care
Apply an even layer over clean, moist skin and leave on up to 5 minutes. Moisten fingertips and massage in upward circular motion for additional 60 seconds for optional physical exfoliation prior to removal. Rinse with tepid water. Use up to 3 times per week.
Facial Procedure
Apply an even layer over clean, moist skin prior to extraction process, and leave on for up to 5 minutes. For more aggressive resurfacing, use dry fingertips to massage in upward circular motion for 30-60 seconds, paying particular attention to enlarged pores, dry areas or congestions. Moisten fingertips and massage for additional 60 seconds for optional physical exfoliation prior to removal. Rinse with tepid water. May use steam during manual exfoliation massage.
Gommage
Mud & Charocal Polishing Masque can also be gommaged off the skin. Do not moisten the skin when using the product in this way. With dry fingertips, apply moderate amount (about 1/2 tsp.) of polish on the area to be treated and leave on for 1-2 minutes, then gently stroke polish off skin until it completely rolls away. Rinse well with warm water.
Hand or Foot Procedure
Mud & Charcoal Polishing Masque may be used to smooth calluses and rough skin on hands and feet.
Action Ingredients
Black Mud | mineral rich mud sourced from European lakes, this freshwater sediment contains minerals, amino acids, humic acids, alpha hydroxy acids, and polyphenols that help condition and nourish the skin
Charcoal | coconut-derived charcoal that draws out impurities and environmental pollutants; extra-strength sebum absorber and skin purifier
Salicylic Acid | keratolytic BHA dissolves surface oils, debris, cellular buildup, and impactions from pores, keeping the skin breakout-free
Phytic Acid | gentle rice grain-derived AHA, impedes pigment formation
Azelaic Acid | potent multifunctional acid from Sunflowers, brightens and purifies
Mandelic Acid | gentle clarifying and brightening AHA, derived from Almonds
Glycolic Acid | biofermented Milk-derived acid, aids in healthier cell turnover
Volcanic Microcrystals | the smallest of all buffing crystals, gently polishes without irritation
Ultrafine Palm Seed Powder | naturally non-abrasive exfoliant, provides gentle exfoliation
Bisabolol | active soothing agent from Chamomile, calms signs of irritation and redness
Ingredient List
water/eau (base), glycerin (hydrating), pumice (volcanic microcrystals), silt (skin conditioner), carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil (barrier repair plant oil), caprylic/capric triglyceride (emollient), propanediol (humectant), PEG-100 stearate (mild emulsifier), glyceryl stearate (emollient), behenyl alcohol (mild emulsifier), bentonite (absorbent clay), octyldodecanol (emollient), phytic acid (brightener), potassium hydroxide (pH adjustor), carbon (oil absorber), betaine salicylate (exfoliating BHA), mandelic acid (AHA), glycolic acid (AHA), azelaic acid (antibacterial), phytelephas aequatorialis seed powder (exfoliant), cetearyl alcohol (emulsifier), bisabolol (soothing), polysorbate 60 (emulsifier), hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer (emulsion stabilizer), squalane (moisturizing lipid), xanthan gum (thickening agent), phenoxyethanol (antimicrobial preservative), ethylhexylglycerin (skin conditioner), aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) wood oil (purifying essential oil), lavandula hybrida oil (purifying essential oil).