Description
Antipodes Reincarnation Pure Facial Exfoliator — A Botanically-Powered Gentle Exfoliant That Buffs Skin Back to Life
Dull, devitalised skin meets its match in this soft yet effective botanical exfoliant, formulated to slough away surface build-up without the harshness of conventional scrubs. Jojoba beads roll across the skin with a cushioned, non-abrasive action while nutrient-dense avocado oil simultaneously conditions, leaving skin feeling supple and visibly refreshed rather than stripped. Infused with the warming, grounding aromatics of cedarwood, sweet orange, and tonka bean, each use becomes a sensory morning ritual — skin that doesn’t just look renewed, but genuinely feels reborn.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jojoba Seed Beads | Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder | High | Physical Exfoliant | Biodegradable, perfectly spherical beads provide non-abrasive mechanical exfoliation to lift dead skin cells without micro-tearing |
| Avocado Oil | Persea Gratissima Oil | High | Emollient / Nourishing Oil | Rich in oleic acid and vitamins A, D & E; deeply conditions and softens skin during the exfoliation process |
| Calendula Oil | Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil | Mid | Skin-Soothing / Reparative | Delivers bisabolol-like calming action; supports barrier repair and reduces post-exfoliation sensitivity |
| Carrot Seed Extract | Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract | Mid | Antioxidant / Revitalising | High in beta-carotene and tocopherols; helps brighten skin tone and neutralise free radical damage at the surface |
| Sandalwood Essential Oil | Santalum Album Oil | Low | Calming / Aromatic Active | Contains alpha-santalol with known anti-inflammatory properties; helps balance and soothe reactive skin |
| Sweet Orange Essential Oil | Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil | Low | Antioxidant / Fragrance Active | Delivers vitamin C precursor activity and uplifting citrus aroma; supports a brightened complexion appearance |
| Tonka Bean | Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract | Trace | Skin-Conditioning / Aromatic | Provides coumarin-rich emollient support alongside warm, resinous fragrance notes |
| Cedarwood Essential Oil | Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil | Trace | Balancing / Aromatic Active | Offers mild astringent and sebum-balancing properties; contributes to the grounding fragrance profile |
Jojoba seed beads — unlike crushed walnut shell or synthetic microbeads — are uniform in shape and density, allowing them to physically dislodge corneocytes from the stratum corneum with minimal friction, reducing the risk of micro-abrasion. Avocado oil works concurrently as an emollient carrier, ensuring the lipid barrier remains intact and conditioned throughout mechanical exfoliation. Carrot seed extract delivers carotenoid antioxidants that help neutralise oxidative stress accumulated in the uppermost skin layers, while calendula oil’s flavonoid content supports the skin’s natural healing response post-exfoliation. The synergy of these botanicals ensures the skin’s surface is not only cleared but actively nurtured and rebalanced in a single
- Dull, congested, or rough-textured skin in need of regular surface renewal without harsh abrasion
- Sensitive skin that cannot tolerate AHA/BHA exfoliants and requires a gentle physical alternative
- Dry skin types seeking simultaneous exfoliation and replenishment in a single step
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