With over 15 years of experience as an esthetician, Alexia Wambua, Founder of Native Atlas, is here to break down her ultra-hydrating and restorative Enzyme Mask ($78). But what really sets this mask apart is the transformative botanical, organic ingredients inside.
 
All of the indie brand's products are made without the use of parabens or petrochemicals, and our oils are wildcrafted (grown ethically) or certified organic (grown without pesticides or additives), cold-pressed and unrefined. Here are some hot ingredients in skin care to look out for in 2021, as seen with this topselling mask:
 
•   Panax Ginseng: Cultivated from South Korea, this ingredient is known for its powerful phytonutrients and ability to brighten the skin. 


•   Passionfruit: Promotes elasticity for firmer skin. Its strong polyphenols help repair UV damage and oxidative stress. 


•   Pineapple: High in Vitamin C, helping combat acne and protect from skin-damaging free radicals – providing an immediate glow. Pineapple is rich in AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) that exfoliate dead skin. 


•   Lemon: Provides intense hydration that smoothes and plumps the skin to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  With its high pH levels, lemon can decrease inflammation and oil. 


•   Vitis Vinifera: This is Grape Seed oil and full of Vitamin E – which works to build, protect, and assists in the production of collagen. Strengthens your skin texture and increases crucial enzymes SOD and Catalase. 


•   Botanical Hyaluronic Acid: Provides intense hydration with its power of binding to water and holding moisture. Smoothes, plumps, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.


Want the expert’s advice on how to get the most out of this mask? Once a week apply a thin layer on clean skin and leave for 3-5 minutes. Remove the mask with a cool washcloth. Some redness and tingly feeling on the skin may occur – that’s just the magic of the ingredients at work!” This product is ideal for all skin types and is best used in the evening after cleansing.
 
About the Expert
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