Ingredient Spotlight: Fruit Enzymes in Facial Cleansers

Exfoliating power products!

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as they say. But fruit enzymes are making waves in skincare for their ability to keep oversized pores, acne, and buildup away. 

Known for their ability to uncover fresh, luminous skin, fruit enzymes are skin-firming, anti-inflammatory powerhouses. They’re a delightful alternative to acids and physical scrubs that gently exfoliate your skin by nibbling away at dry, dead skin and build-up.

What are enzymes in skincare?

Enzymes are molecules that are used in the food industry and beauty industry to speed up chemical reactions. In skincare, fruit extracts - which are rich in enzymes - are used to speed up the breakdown of the proteins that attach your dead skin to your face. 

Fruit is usually our best friend when it comes to skincare, due to the natural enzymes that form.

How enzymes work in skincare

Have you ever had an unusual tingling in your mouth after eating pineapple? What about your fingertips after cutting up raw peppers? 

Those are enzymes at work. 

Rachel Nazarian, M.D., from Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York, explains (in Vogue):

Enzymes “unglue the bonds between dead skin cells, which causes skin to exfoliate and slough off”. 

Importantly, they do this without disrupting your skin’s pH.  

Since maintaining your skin’s pH balance is critical for your protection against bacteria, toxins, allergens, and pollution, it’s worth investing in skincare that works with that natural balance. 

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Benefits of enzyme cleaners for your skin

Enzymes are up-and-coming in skincare for good reason. These are the benefits you can expect to unlock after you start using an enzyme cleanser:

• Enzymes Fight Inflammation
• Enzymes Promote Luminous Skin
• Enzymes Protect Your Skin’s Barrier
• Enzymes Are Less Likely To Irritate
• Enzymes Decongest Your Skin
• Enzymes Are Great For Sensitive Skin
  

How to use your enzyme skincare products

Enzymes are gentler than acids so you’re less likely to be irritated by them, but it’s still worth easing them into your skincare regime. 

Enzyme Cleansers

Enzyme cleansers are built to be gentle enough for daily use but powerful enough to reveal fresh, glowing skin. Use your enzyme cleanser sparingly morning and night with cool water and pat your face dry afterwards to keep your skin barrier intact and happy.

Our Beuti Pomegranate Glow Enzyme Cleanser is a fan-favourite - as shown by its 2020 Global Makeup Awards win for Best Cleanser.

The fermented pomegranate nibbles away at dead skin while rose clay refines and copaiba balsam soothes. The ingredients are true to Beuti’s ideals - to create luxurious, natural  products that help, heal, and treat common skin issues, without the hefty price tag.

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Enzyme Masks 

Enzyme masks can be used up to twice weekly on clean skin. The masks can be left on for anywhere between 1 minute to 1 hour - so it’s important to follow the instructions on the product label.

Storage of your enzyme skincare

Storage is really important! While fruit enzymes are known to be powerful exfoliants, they do need to be carefully stored. Changes in temperature can impact their effectiveness. 

Keep your enzyme cleanser in a cool, dark space and ensure that you properly close (seal) it after each use.