Mask dehazskincare | Melisa+Fe - AMETHYST Antioxidants Mask + Microdermabrasion

 Recommended for:

Sensitive Skin / Blemishes

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that has been used in personal adornment for over 2000 years. The literal meaning of Amethyst is “not intoxicated”, its name translates from the Greek word améthystos a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.

The metaphysical properties associated with Amethyst are calmness, balance, and peace that work in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes.

Amethyst Antioxidants Mask + Microdermabrasion is formulated for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It exfoliates, purify the pores, calms inflammation, nourish the skin with minerals and antioxidants and moisturizes the skin leaving it feeling soft, plump and glowing.

How to use it:

Apply a moderate layer of AMETHYST Mask to face – avoiding the eye area-, neck & décolleté, allow 10 - 15 minutes to absorb. Wet your hands and massage the mask into the skin gently in circular movements for 3 minutes to to perform a microdermabrasion. Rinse with warm water and follow with toner, appropriate serum for skin type Moisturizer and SPF protection.

Active Ingredients:

Lavendula Angustofolia (Lavender) Flower Water has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that can help eliminate bacteria that can cause pimples and acne breakouts. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness, itchy and irritation. It moisturizes, soothes, hydrate, nourish and keep the healthy balance of the skin. Lavender Water is stated to reduce the appearance of scars as it can regenerate damaged skin cells.

Calendula Officinalis extract has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties that can prevent, reduce the severity of acne breakouts, slow the growth of acne-causing bacteria, soothe, exfoliate, and cleanse the skin. It is also rich in antioxidants that help prevent damage from free radicals, and has powerful skin regeneration properties that can prevent or reduce visible signs of aging. 

Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extract: the neem tree has been called Arishtha in Sanskrit which translates to “reliever of sickness”. Known for its powerful healing properties and its medicinal uses that go back as far as 4500 years. Neem Extract has been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine as a natural antibacterial that calms skin and soothes inflammation. Neem is also rich in antioxidants that protect cells and molecules from damage caused by free radicals, encourage collagen production, prevent moisture loss and restore the protective barrier. It also has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties that can combat bacterial skin infections and inflammations, such as eczema, dermatitis and acne. It is also known for its ability to even skin tone, reduce pigmentation and keep the skin looking fresh and clean.

Kaolin Clay: Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, kaolin clay is beneficial in treating rashes and irritation caused by bacteria and since it also has antibacterial properties it helps fight and kill the bacteria to prevent skin imperfections. It also has the ability to absorb oil, gently exfoliate, detoxifying the pores and remove dirt that can result in acne and pimples.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) can help build proteins in the skin and lock in moisture to prevent environmental damage, maintain smooth, hydrated, and moisturized skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help ease redness and  irritation from inflammatory skin conditions and can prevent acne. According to research, niacinamide is thought to be able to block the enzyme responsible for producing pigmentation, or melanin, and can lighten dark spots.

Laurus Nobilis Fruit Oil is produced from the berries and seeds of the Laurus Nobilis shrub that is native to the Mediterranean, particularly Greece and Turkey. Laurel Berry Oil has antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, and has been extracted using a unique traditional method for centuries, and used In beauty rituals as well as to treat skin problems.

Mandelic Acid is an (AHA) that is derived from bitter almonds and provides skincare benefits ranging from exfoliation to increasing hydration and firmness.

Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Seed Oil is derived from the seeds of the deep purple Maqui Berry, also called the Chilean Wineberry. Maqui Berry is an exotic, dark-purple fruit that grows wild in South America. It is mainly harvested by the native Mapuche Indians of Chile, who have used the leaves, stems, and berries medicinally for thousands of years. Maqui berries are reportedly packed with up to three times more antioxidants than blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. They’re rich in a group of antioxidants called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins give the fruit its deep purple color. This nourishing natural oil has come to be thought of as “miraculous,” offering outstanding, luxurious hydration to the skin and hair. Maqui Berry Oil is known to have cleansing properties and to alleviate and protect against dryness or cracking caused by environmental factors, making it ideal for imparting a soft, velvety feel on rough or flaking skin. It also contains anti-inflammation properties that can help reduce irritation and redness.

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is produced by lactobacillus fermentation and has an anti-aging ingredient. In terms of cosmetics, GABA is used in products claiming to relax muscles topically. And because of this Gaba can quickly penetrate into the skin, relaxing tense muscles to reduce small wrinkles and fine lines. It can also improve cuticle barriers function because it can promote epidermal cell proliferation that can reduce skin roughness caused by external factors such as drying, radiation, and pollution. Gaba can also promote the fibroblasts’ proliferation and the synthesis of HA and collagen that can improve skin moisture, elasticity, smoothness, nourishment, and brighter skin. 

Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil is used in aromatherapy to reduce anxiety, depression, and create a calming and grounding feeling.  Geranium oil is also prized for it’s  antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties that can eliminate bacteria to prevent breakouts. It also has natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help regenerate skin cells, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reduce signs of aging.

Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Flower has cooling effects that help to calm redness and irritated skin. This oil has linalyl acetate, a powerful compound that works to reduce skin inflammation and soothes irritated skin.

Ingredients List:

Aqua, Lavendula Angustofolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Kaolin Clay (white), Cetearyl Alcohol & Glyceryl Stearate & Amarantheth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle Hibiscus) Flower Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis & Propanediol, Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extract & Propanediol, Pumice, Kaolin Clay (Amazonian Purple), Lactobacillus Ferment, Amethyst Powder, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Laurus Nobilis Fruit Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Mandelic Acid, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Berry Oil, Vaccinium Corymbosum Extract, Lavendula Angustofolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), Titanium Dioxide, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol & Caprylyl Glycol & Sorbic Acid, Clitoria Ternatea ( Blue Pea) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract & Propanediol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Flower Oil.