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Clear skin sometimes requires heavy-duty reinforcements

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Clear skin sometimes requires heavy-duty reinforcements
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1. Designed for those with enlarged pores or oily skin, Aromatherapy Associates’ Purifying Facial Scrub draws out impurities and remineralises with natural clay; while geranium and petitgrain essence oils help balance the skin’s own oils. Use two to three times a week, or as a treatment before applying a mask for best results. 

http://www.aromatherapyassociates.com

2. ESPA’s Optimal Skin ProCleanser is a Tri-Phase multifunctional gel cleanser, exfoliator and mask. The moringa seed extract removes make-up while jojoba spheres lightly cleanse the skin for a clear, nourished and smooth complexion.

http://www.espaskincare.com

3. Designed to combat fatigue and enhance sleep- deprived skin, MTM’s Custom-Blended Scrub comprises natural enzymes from pineapple and papaya extracts and fruit acids to gently break down old, keratinised skin cells while ridding pores of oily residue. The cocktail of grapefruit extract, apricot oil and pro-vitamin A, vitamins C and E nourishes, protects and stimulates the regeneration of collagen to prevent wrinkles and fine lines.

http://www.mtmskincare.com

4. Made of rice compounds from five alpine plants, Séla Ancient Minerals’ Pearl Rice Radiant Gentle Exfoliator inhibits melanin synthesis to brighten and even skin tone and lighten age spots. The light texture of rice leaves the skin looking firm, silky and wrinkle-free. It’s especially good for normal and combination skin.

http://www.selaminerals.com

5. With an expert formula to exfoliate, moisturise and remineralise the skin, Phytomer’s Marine Scrub contains natural mechanical exfoliants like black sand and pumice stone, along with a hyper-protective marine oil for hydration followed by seawater concentrate for recharging and energising. The rich texture boasts a super- soft finish and tingles with hints of floral notes.

http://www.phytomer.com

6. An addition to its popular Tea Tree collection, The Body Shop’s Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask is formulated with foaming kaolin clay, volcanic minerals and community-trade tea tree oil that improve the appearance of clogged pores, blackheads and shine. This multitasker is ideal for blemish-prone skin. 

http://www.thebodyshop.com

7. The melange of plants, innovative actives and beta-hydroxy acid in Christina’s Herbal Complex supports surface cell turnover, optimises circulation, improves oxygenation, detoxifies and corrects skin imperfections. Selected actives include BHA for eliminating dead cells; the antioxidating anise, antibacterial cinnomen extract; antiseptic and anti-inflammatory floral dry mint; capsicum to boost circulation and menthol to cool. 

http://www.christina-cosmeceuticals.com