Most people treat the cleanse as a formality. Putting an enzyme in a cream base is a way of getting an exfoliating step into a routine that would not tolerate an acid. It is also what I reach for when someone has been over-exfoliating and needs a gentler way back.
01 · Suitability
Is this the right product for you?
02 · Formulation
Key actives
| Active | What it does | Why we use it |
|---|---|---|
| Papaya enzymeCarica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract | A fruit enzyme that loosens dead cells at the surface rather than scrubbing them away. | Enzymatic exfoliation is gentler than acid or grit, so it suits skin that reacts to both. |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | A peptide that supports the appearance of firmness and helps hold hydration at the surface. | Unusual in a rinse-off product. It is why this sits in Firm + Repair rather than among the basics. |
| Centella stem cellsCentella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture | A plant cell culture that helps support skin that is under everyday stress. | Centella is what we lean on when skin is stressed rather than damaged. |
03 · What to expect
Results take time
Guidance based on consistent use paired with daily SPF. Individual results vary. Not a substitute for a clinical assessment.
04 · In a routine
Where it sits
Phyto-Active Enzyme Cream Cleanser
Morning and evening
Treat
Firming or EGF serum
Moisturise
Your usual cream
Protect
SPF every morning
Treatment compatibility
Guidance only. Your practitioner's advice for your specific treatment always takes precedence.
05 · Questions
Common questions
For the surface, yes. Papaya enzyme loosens dead cells rather than dissolving the bonds between them the way an acid does. It is a lighter job, done daily, instead of a heavier one done twice a week.
No natural aromatics are listed in this formula, which is unusual across the range and part of why it suits sensitive skin.
It removes everyday makeup and sunscreen. For heavy or waterproof eye makeup, use a dedicated remover first and keep this away from the eye area.
Yes. Cleanse morning and evening and use the retinol at night on the nights you have chosen. If skin starts feeling tight, drop the enzyme cleanser to evenings only.
06 · Complete the routine
Frequently paired
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