Love it: Plantae Pacific Blue Lavender Cream Cleanser

It’s always a good idea to track down a richer, heavier cleanser when the temperature plummets, it can definitely help address the dryness that comes with the cooler air and when used correctly can make a real difference to your skin’s health and wellbeing.

With that in mind, I was super excited when Plantae’s new Pacific Blue Lavender Rich Cream Cleanser came across my desk. I’ve used several of the New Zealand skincare company’s products in the past and have loved them, and like the rest of their collection the entirely plant based cleanser includes only the finest natural extracts packed full of phyto-nutrients, to deliver healthy, great skin. And although it may be filled with goodness, it is also grunty enough so that it melts away all traces of face and eye make-up, even stubborn mascara.

Suitable for those with dry or damaged skin in particular, it includes a bounty of natural ingredients rich in antioxidants to rejuvenate dry, tired, or dehydrated skin and repair skin damaged by the stresses of daily life. New Zealand Pacific Blue True Lavender essential oil, Auvergne Pine Bark and Blackcurrant Leaf Complex make it smell like pure heaven, while softening Shea Butter and cold pressed Sunflower Seed Oil condition even super dry skin and help makeup and impurities melt away. 

Certified Organic Pine Bark - derived from the Auvergne Pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) – is rich in protective plant pigments called polyphenols. These bioactives can dramatically slow and even potentially reverse the signs of premature ageing by increasing cell turnover, stimulating collagen and elastin production, guarding against UV damage, preventing discolouration, and firming skin tone.  Blackcurrant leaves (Ribes nigrum) contain a wide range of phytonutrients including plant pigments called flavonoids, which counteract oxidative stress, a major cause of cell degeneration.  Combined, these two botanical extracts have been scientifically proven to inhibit the production of free radicals in the skin by more than 90 per cent. Pretty potent stuff for a cleanser, yes?

The formula is also free from parabens, phenoxyethanol, mineral oils, PEGs, GMOs, SLS, artificial colours, synthetic fragrances and animal derived ingredients, and is crazy easy to use for the best benefits. Apply a small amount onto your palm, warm and then massage onto your face with fingertips using light circular motions. Wipe off with a warm moist cloth/cotton pad. Splash rinse and pat dry. Too easy! You can use morning and evening too.

For more information or to locate your nearest stockist, visit the Plantae website at www.plantae.co.nz.