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Illuminating Exfoliant
Our advanced Illuminating Exfoliant polishes away impurities, resurfacing, brightening and giving deep 24 hour hydration to reveal an instantly smooth, supple and radiant complexion. Exfoliant favourites, AHA and BHA gently dissolve pore-clogging debris restoring a clear, healthy and luminous glow.
read moreRepurchasing Illuminating Exfoliant? Reduce your carbon impact by 60% by purchasing a refill.
Results
We believe that you shouldn’t have to compromise between having natural formulations and ones that actually work. Therefore we uniquely commission independent laboratories to perform in vivo (on people) and in vitro (in the laboratory) testing to ensure our products are scientifically proven to give you results.
Independent in vivo tests by ingredient manufacturer on hydrating ingredient, Saccharide Isomerate, have proven it to:
*Proven by independent manufacturing testing on 33 women over seven days and measured using a MoistureMeter SC.
Scientific Studies
Scientific Ingredients
Active Ingredients • Vegan • Cruelty Free • 100% Natural
100% naturally derived, our Illuminating Exfoliant contains high performing active ingredients for unparalleled performance in resurfacing, brightening and hydrating.
We use everything you need and nothing you don't, with every ingredient working hard to deliver you results. Our formulations are packed with the highest number of science-backed, synergistic and cutting-edge ingredients from around the globe, to ensure we deliver the highest performing natural products available.
All ingredients are safe to use while pregnant and breastfeeding.
Our Skin Heroes: Scientific & Efficacious
Sustainability
All Emma Lewisham products are Toitū Climate Positive certified PAS 2050 and are designed to be circular. Through our global circularity programme, ‘Beauty Circle’, we take back all of our used packaging to be refilled or recycled.
Carbon number: 1.68 kgCO2e/100ml.
Repurchasing Illuminating Exfoliant? By choosing to buy an Illuminating Exfoliant refill pouch instead of a new bottle, you'll reduce your carbon footprint by 60%, and approximately 0.27 litres of Arctic sea ice loss will be prevented through reduced carbon emissions.
Packaging
Our Illuminating Exfoliant bottle is made from frosted glass with a plastic cap and pump, created from imported virgin materials. It is circularly designed to be refilled many times before being recycled through our ‘Beauty Circle’.
Our Illuminating Exfoliant box is 100% recyclable. Printed on environmentally responsible PEFC certified paper and printed using oil free, vegetable based inks with water based coatings, our boxes will biodegrade leaving no nasty chemicals.
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Application
Massage 2 pumps onto damp skin, using gentle circular motions for 5-10 seconds. Leave on the skin for another 20 seconds to allow actives to take full effect. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, we recommend using a natural muslin cloth. Follow with serums/ creams/ oils. Use 3-4 times a week in the evening.
All of our products are developed to be used together, head over to our Routines page for our step by step recommendations.
While our formulation is 100% naturally derived and nature identical, we recommend doing a patch test or consulting your medical practitioner before using any new skincare product, particularly if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
Our Skin Heroes: Scientific & Efficacious
Customer Reviews
Results
Independent in vivo tests by ingredient manufacturer on hydrating ingredient, Saccharide Isomerate, have proven it to:
*Proven by independent manufacturing testing on 33 women over seven days and measured using a MoistureMeter SC.
Illuminating Exfoliant
Our advanced Illuminating Exfoliant polishes away impurities, resurfacing, brightening and giving deep 24 hour hydration to reveal an instantly smooth, supple and radiant complexion. Exfoliant favourites, AHA and BHA gently dissolve pore-clogging debris restoring a clear, healthy and luminous glow.
Harnessing the power of high performing actives, including Organic Yarrow, Mallow and Hibiscus flower peptides, all ingredients in this scientifically proven formula are meticulously chosen to brighten, detoxify, smooth and hydrate. Restoring Sea Kelp supports youthful looking skin, while Saccharide Isomerate - the next generation of Hyaluronic Acid - triggers the skin's own rehydration system, delivering unparalleled hydration as it plumps the skin.
Exfoliating is directly correlated to anti-ageing benefits and is a fundamental building block to overall skin health through ensuring other skincare products can be applied optimally to skin. A combination of physical and natural chemical exfoliants, this luxurious formula delivers truly age-defying results.