AliKat29 review for Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate is one of my Holy Grail products. Most exfoliators contain only physical exfoliants, which are those grainy bits that feel like a harsh scrub. Physical exfoliants often cause damage to the skin barrier which allows bacteria to get underneath the barrier, which can cause redness, inflammation, acne and other problems. ExfoliKate uses 3 different types of exfoliant: physical, chemical, and enzymatic. The physical exfoliant used is silica, which is very small and gentle. The chemical and enzymatic exfoliants, which include lactic acid, salicylic acid, pumpkin ferment extract, and papaya fruit among others, gently exfoliate without causing damage. They're effective because they dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells and gently slough them off. I also love that ExfoliKate only needs to be left on for 2 minutes, but makes it look like I've just had a 30 minute facial! After using it my skin is soft, smooth, and radiant. Sometimes when I'm using ExfoliKate I like to run the hot water in my sink as hot, drape a towel over my head, and lean over the sink to use the steam to get even better results.