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What is Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation?
Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation is a 50 ml facial exfoliator. Shankara blends diatomaceous earth with an algae and aloe extract, neem, papaya leaf, sandalwood, turmeric and carrot oil in a gentle, water-based formula.
How do you apply Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation?
Apply Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation to damp skin and massage gently with the fingertips over the face, neck and decollete, then rinse. The brand directs gentle fingertip movements rather than heavy scrubbing.
Can sensitive skin use Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation?
Yes, with dilution. Shankara advises mixing the Microcrystal Exfoliation with water or cleanser for sensitive skin, and says not to use it on irritated or acne-prone skin at all. Patch testing a small area first is a sensible precaution before regular use.
What provides the exfoliating action in Shankara Microcrystal?
Diatomaceous earth. Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation contains two forms of amorphous diatomaceous earth, one flux-calcined, which give the fine microcrystal texture used for exfoliating the skin surface. The powder is suspended in structured water with vegetable glycerin and xanthan gum.
Which algae are in Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation?
Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation includes an algae and aloe extract made from Macrocystis pyrifera, Laminaria, Fucus vesiculosus and other brown and red algae, combined with Aloe barbadensis. This algae and aloe extract is the second listed ingredient after structured energized water.
How is Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliation preserved?
Shankara uses an essential oil blend preservative of oregano leaf, thyme, olive leaf, rosemary leaf, lavender flower and golden seal root extracts in Microcrystal Exfoliation, rather than a synthetic preservative named on the label.
