Tailored [skin-loving] Ingredients
Aqua (Water)
[say it like] a•kwuh
What makes up the bulk of this formulation. Water is used as the base of many skincare products including Polish, as a solvent, because it is what the other ingredients in the formulation dissolve into, to create the formula.
Bentonite Clay
[say it like] ben•toe•night clay
Did you know I'm one of the most super absorbent clays on the market, soaking up all your excess oils and impurities. And I'm locally sourced from Hawke’s Bay.
Pumice Powder
[say it like] pew•miss powh•da
Our super gentle natural exfoliant will gently buff your skin for a smoother and brighter complexion (AKA the Tailor glow).
Glycerin
[say it like] gli•suh•ruhn
I'm not sure if you know this, but glycerin is sourced from organic coconut oil (yes, organic). It's a humectant that prevents water loss in your skin to keep it hydrated and moisturised for longer (AKA dream skin).
Salicylic Acid
[say it like] sell•ill•cyl•ick acid
Your BHA chemical exfoliant to work it's magic on both the surface and deeper layers of your skin (we're talking deep cleanse) to break down your congestion, reduce any sebum and unclog those pores. All while soothing any irritation, redness and puffiness in your skin. FYI, an absolute must for breakout prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol
[say it like] ben•zile al•kuh•hol
We're about to be very transparent with you here. This is our chosen preservative system in our skincare range. Benzyl alcohol is a powerful broad-spectrum anti-bacterial preservative used to stabilise skincare. It is multi-purpose (think Tailor) as it also helps dissolve other ingredients and decreases the viscosity (thickness) of formulas so they flow more easily.
Dehydroacetic Acid
[say it like] dee•high•jrow•seat•ick acid
One of our preservatives in Polish with a potent anti-fungal to keep this cleanser safe to use for longer - because we all love a long shelf life. When mixed (& matched) with benzyl alcohol they create a broad-spectrum preservative against yeasts, moulds and funguses. Take note, our preservative system is made with synthetic materials that have been ECOCERT certified to be used in natural skincare.
Xanthan Gum
[say it like] zan•thumb gum
I'm a plant polysaccharide, which hydrates your skin without clogging those pores. And with long term use, they've been *scientifically proven* to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Sodium Phytate
[say it like] sow•dee•uhm feye•tayt
The stabiliser in the group. It is a texture enhancer to make formulas feel smooth to apply, and it is also a preservative which keeps skincare safe and free from microbes (aka nasties). We call this multi-purpose.