In Praise Of … Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Treatment
Aside from the regular use of sunscreen year round, there are two things I can attribute to positively changing the look and feel of my skin. Facials and exfoliating. A decent facial will get rid of dullness, (usually caused by an accumulation of dead skin cells) , it will unclog your pores, it will soften fine lines and it will leave your skin looking a million times brighter. A decent exfoliator will keep up the good work in between appointments. But what if you could get a product that goes beyond the realms of a bog standard exfoliator and delivers the kind of transformative , fresh from the clinic results you only expect to see after spending time in the hands of a skilled facialist. And it does it in two minutes flat? Well this is what Kate Somerville’s Exfolikate Intensive Treatment does. Yes really. If you can’t get to LA for an appointment with Kate, this is your next best thing. And even if you can, this magic in a tube - also known as Hollywood's 2 minute facial - is worth having in your skincare repertoire. The ingredients include enzymes from the 3 Ps - Papaya, Pineapple and Pumpkin. These are natural exfoliants which gently but powerfully slough off dead skin cells without overdrying the skin. It combines this with Lactic Acid ( an amazing brightener ) and Salicylic Acid ( excellent for preventing and treating breakouts) as well as skin smoothers (Honey, Vitamin E) soothers ( Aloe Vera) and free radical neutralisers ( vitamin A and C). It’s basically everything you need for a safe, smooth and soothing exfoliating experience in the comfort of your home. I especially make this point about it being safe and soothing because this exfoliator has a granular texture and these kinds of textures have in recent years had a bad rap for being rough and harmful. Please don't make the mistake of putting this in that category. The Exfolikate Treatment is a dream to use. It is so finely milled, so sublimely made, so expertly formulated and not coarse AT ALL So it does the job - gets rid of dullness, smooths skin and cleans your pores for an instant glow - without causing any damage to your skin. Also remember, this is a bestselling cult product created by Kate Somerville, one of the most famous and lauded skin care professionals on the planet, so unsurprisingly, it is nothing short of brilliant. But hey don’t take my word for it. Just try the product and then look at your skin 2 minutes later. The result will speak for itself. katesomerville.co.uk