Scent: Fresh and uplifting. Notes of Tiare flower and jasmine with soft magnolia petals, violet leaves, green bamboo, and palm fronds evoke the smell of the dewy tea fields of Indonesia at sunrise.
Texture: Buttery, whipped yet fast-absorbing
Color: Cream
Benefits & Features
Features essential fatty acids with omega-rich candlenut, avocado, and carrot seed oils with antioxidant vitamin E and indulgent Illipe butter. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients help protect skin from environmental stress, sun damage, and dry climate.
Has a signature hydrating yet non-greasy feel, leaving skin feeling smooth and velvety.
Directions
This product can be used daily for maximum benefits.Warm the desired amount of product in the palm of your hand, letting it warm just slightly, and then massage creme gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Apply generously on freshly cleansed skin or re-apply any time of day for a boost of moisture.
Ingredients
Candlenut Oil: Moisturizes and softens skin with a non-greasy, velvety feel. Rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, candlenut oil moisturizes and helps mend rough, chapped skin.Rice Bran Oil: Maintains elasticity. Rich in natural Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, rice bran oil intensely hydrate and help maintain youthful elasticity.Avocado Oil: Nourishes and calms. Traditionally used in Indonesia, Avocado Oil is richly hydrating and highly soothing.Illipe Butter: Moisturizes and protects. Provides a cushiony barrier to protect skin from dehydration, hard water and harsh elements.All Ingredients: Water/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Emulsifying Wax NF, Cyclomethicone, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Dimethicone, Carrot (Daucus Carota sativa) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenypropanol.
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Metta Murdaya, co-founder of JUARA Skincare, says:
"Enzyme exfoliants are often considered the best kind of exfoliant for people with sensitive skin. The key is to pick a high-quality scrub, apply it gently, and not use it too much."
Enzyme scrubs or exfoliators have quickly become one of the worst-kept secrets of the skincare world. People all around the world use them for smoother, radiant skin.
Exfoliators are particularly useful for people with an uneven skin tone or issues with skin texture. They can help remove dead skin cells, smoothing the skin's surface and promoting healthier skin.
However, not all exfoliators are made equal. If you have a sensitive skin type, an enzyme scrub might be just the thing for you.
How Enzyme Exfoliators Work
Exfoliation is the process of removing any unwanted stuff that might be sticking to your face. That could be dirt, natural oils, and makeup. It's often dead skin cells.
Your skin is constantly shedding dead skin cells and replacing them with new ones. It's a process called skin cell turnover.
This process is necessary for healthy skin. But if those dead, dull surface cells stick around, they can start to cause problems. They can cause clogged pores, rough patches, uneven skin tone, and generally undermine your efforts to achieve a radiant glow.
Fortunately, exfoliators are designed specifically to scrub away these dead skin cells. Physical exfoliants do this with physical materials, like crushed walnut shells, which manually scrub away the dead skin. Chemical exfoliants use chemicals, like alpha-hydroxy acids or beta-hydroxy acids, to dissolve the compounds that keep the dead skin stuck to your face.
Both of those options have their advantages. But they can sometimes be harsh on skin, especially sensitive skin.
There's a third option. Enzyme exfoliators use natural proteins, like fruit enzymes, to dissolve dead skin cells. That allows fresher skin to rise to the surface.
Enzyme exfoliators provide a range of potential benefits beyond supporting an even skin tone. For example, clearing away dead cells can help promote better absorption of other skincare products. It's sort of like creating a smooth canvas on which you can apply the rest of your skincare routine.
When integrated into a holistic skin care routine, enzyme scrubs can help unclog pores, fade dark spots, and support glowing skin.
All Skin Types
Unlike some exfoliants, enzyme exfoliants are well-known for being applicable to many different skin types. They can be used on dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin.
Sensitive Skin
Enzyme exfoliants can even be used on sensitive skin. In fact, that's one of the key advantages over some other exfoliants.
That's because the mechanism behind enzyme exfoliants is oftenmuch gentler than that behind physical scrubs or chemical peels.
How to Use an Enzyme Scrub
No matter what kind of exfoliant you use, it's absolutely crucial to use it in the right way. Applying an exfoliator incorrectly can cause irritation or even damage.
Gently Exfoliate
The first step is to wet your skin with lukewarm water. Hot or even warm water can strip your skin of its natural oils, contributing to dry skin.
Next, apply your enzyme scrub to your skin, using gentle, circular motions. The keyword here is gentle. Try using your ring finger if you're worried that you're applying too much pressure.
Remember, you aren't physically buffing out the dead skin, but allowing the enzymes to break it down naturally. There's no need to scrub hard. Let the enzymes do the work for you.
You can pay special attention to problem areas, if there are any. After a couple of minutes, rinse your skin thoroughly.
Combine With a Face Cream
You might be tempted to call it a day here, but don't. Your freshly-exfoliated skin is a receptive surface, and you can take advantage of that by applying ahigh-quality face cream or serum.
Thanks to your exfoliation, your skin should be able to better absorb the skin-supporting, hydrating ingredients in your cream.
Integrate Into Your Skincare Routine
For optimal results, try to use your enzyme exfoliator regularly. That doesn't mean every day, though.
Over-exfoliation is a common cause of skin irritation. Using your exfoliator too much can weaken your skin barrier, causing various issues.
Expertsgenerally recommend using your exfoliator one to three times per week. Some people might benefit from more frequent use, while others may not need to use it as much. A few times a week is really all you need to deliver results.
Where to Get a Natural Enzyme Exfoliator
If all that sounds good, you have just one step left: Picking the perfect enzyme scrub.
One great option is JUARA'sRadiance Enzyme Scrub. It uses apple fruit enzymes, a natural resurfacing agent, to visibly improve tone, texture, and clarity. These are combined with natural jojoba and bamboo beads to gently polish without causing micro-tears in the skin.
"It has a gentle cleanser, so you can use this instead of your cleanser," explains JUARA co-founder Metta Murdaya in conversation with dermatologist Dr. Arini Widodo. "It's got little, all-natural jojoba beads and bamboo beads. They're very, very fine, which means they don't scratch up the skin."
Conclusion
Enzyme exfoliators or scrubs are an excellent way to exfoliate your skin, which brings many potential benefits. They're especially good for people with sensitive skin who might not be able to use other kinds of exfoliators. Just make sure to apply them gently and not to over-exfoliate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Often Should I Use an Enzyme Scrub?
Experts generally recommend using an enzyme scrub one to three times per week.
What Are Common Mistakes With Enzyme Exfoliation?
One of the most common mistakes is applying your enzyme scrub too harshly. Another is using it too often. You should apply it gently, and experts usually recommend using it no more than three times per week.
Do I Use Exfoliating Scrub Before or After Soap?
Generally, yes, but that depends on your scrub. Some enzyme scrubs contain cleansers, which means you don't have to use soap.
Juara Skincare incorporates ancient rituals with Western skincare science, creating the ultimate beauty experience. We aim to transport you from the mundane to the extraordinary with our exotic ingredients, intoxicating scents, and powerful, skin-improving formulas. All of our products are nutrient-rich and botanically based. We are proud to be certified cruelty-free. Get the latest skin care tips and info on Juara products by learning more about our founders and following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
Metta Murdaya
Co-founder and CEO
Metta Murdaya is co-founder and CEO of JUARA Skincare, a skincare and beauty company inspired by the Indonesian wellness traditions of Jamu. Her award-winning book, Jamu Lifestyle, captures the essence of the Jamu philosophy, emphasizing the power of healthy, intentional, and joyful living. Guided by a deep commitment to societal betterment, Metta inspires individuals to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. As a wellness speaker and retreat guide, she contributes to the Global Wellness Institute’s Aesthetic Health Initiative and serves on the board of Mentari, supporting trafficking prevention and education initiatives in Indonesia and wellness programs in the U.S.
