Daily delight: NIMUE Exfoliating Enzyme

Anyone who knows me knows that I warn everyone I meet off facial scrubs, mainly because who wants to scour off a layer of skin when our skin naturally thins as we age? A friend of mine who is a cosmetic surgeon constantly reminds me of this fact, and says that he’s seen awful examples of women who have spent years scrubbing their skin and having microdermabrasion, only to end up with severely thinned, lined skin that is a mass of bluish veins. Not my idea of fifty and fabulous, let me tell you! I do love a non-abrasive method of removing dead skin cells however, and am always championing great products that do this with minimal aggravation to the skin. The latest I’ve found is by South African skincare brand Nimue, and it’s simply called Exfoliating Enzyme. It works by utilising a combination of Papaya and Pineapple enzymes suspended in a non abrasive gel base to detach dead skin cells gently and promote cell renewal. As well as refining skin texture and leaving you with smooth and radiant skin, regular use of this baby also optimises penetration of active ingredients, making your skincare work that much more efficiently. Used twice or three times a week, it’s great for environmentally damaged skin, hyperpigmented skin or problematic skin, and is incredibly gentle from what I can tell thus far. Start by applying a small amount to clean dry skin. Leave on the skin for two minutes then activate the product with heat and water by massaging it in with wet fingertips, for at least 3-5 minutes. Last up, leave on the skin for an additional two minutes then rinse well. Instantly radiant skin, just like that!