Description

Aesop’s Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste is a luxe cream‑based scrub meant to gently but effectively exfoliate both mechanically and chemically. The fine quartz particles physically buff away dead surface skin and buildup, while lactic acid works to loosen and lift dulling skin cells. It softens, smooths, and deeply cleanses textured or dry skin, especially suited for times when skin needs more help — travel, cold weather, or when freshly shaved.

Key Ingredients & Benefits

• Fine QuartzL Provides mild physical exfoliation: helps polish skin texture without overly harsh abrasion.
• Lactic Acid: A gentle AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) that helps dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, promoting smoother, brighter skin.
• Rosemary Leaf Oil: Serves as an antioxidant, helping protect skin and imparting a herbaceous fragrance.
• Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia): Calms and adds a floral, soothing aroma; contributes to the sensory luxury of the product.
• Supporting emollients & oils (Rosehip / Rosa Canina Fruit Oil; Evening Primrose Oil; glycerin, etc.): Help condition, nourish, and protect skin during exfoliation so it feels soft rather than stripped.

Clinical / Consumer Claims & Skin Feel

• Skin is described as “polished, softened and immaculately cleansed” after use.
• Particularly beneficial for dry skin, travellers (due to drying climates), shaving irritation, and colder weather when skin tends to dull.
• Texture: cream‑based, water‑soluble with fine grains; not meant to be used daily but rather 1‑2 times per week.

How to Use

1. Wet skin slightly or dampen your face. Dispense about half a teaspoon of the paste into your palm.
2. Gently massage over face, neck (and lips if desired), using light pressure in smooth, circular motions. Avoid the eye area.
3. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
4. Use in place of your regular cleanser ~ twice weekly for best results. Follow with a toner/hydrator/moisturizer afterward.