Active Enzyme Exfoliator

The Active Enzyme Exfoliator by Josh Rosebrook combines two forms of exfoliation in an exceptionally rich botanical formula. Papaya enzymes and natural acids help loosen dead skin cells from the skin's surface, while microfinely ground walnut shell gently polishes the skin. Rough-feeling areas are smoothed, dull skin looks fresher, and the overall skin texture appears finer and more even.

• Product type: intensive exfoliating face mask with enzymatic and mechanical exfoliating action
• Skin types: normal, dry, oily, and combination skin; use particularly gently on sensitive or reactive skin
• Skin concerns: dull, rough, uneven-looking skin, buildup of dead skin cells, and coarser skin texture
• Primary effect: removes dead skin cells, smooths the skin's surface, and makes the complexion look clearer and fresher
• Texture: rich, honey-like botanical paste with microfine exfoliating particles
• Key ingredients: papaya enzymes, raw honey, aloe vera, avocado and jojoba oils, and a concentrated herbal infusion
• Special feature: combines enzymatic exfoliation with finely polished, rounded walnut shell
• Quality: with numerous certified organic and organically grown botanical ingredients; cruelty-free, made in the USA; not vegan because it contains honey

What distinguishes this exfoliator from many classic scrubs is its lush, nourishing base. Raw honey, plant-based glycerin, aloe vera, and avocado, jojoba, and evening primrose oils provide the skin with moisture and lipids while the product is left on. Added to this is a complex herbal blend typical of Josh Rosebrook, featuring neem, echinacea, turmeric, chamomile, calendula, and numerous other plant extracts. This transforms the exfoliator into an intensive resurfacing mask that combines smoothing and nourishment.

The texture is dense and rich, with honey and the finest exfoliating particles. The natural, herbal-citrusy scent comes from the botanical extracts and essential oils used.

Key ingredients

• Papaya enzymes are at the heart of the enzymatic exfoliation. The naturally occurring papain enzyme in papaya helps break down the protein bonds between dead skin cells on the skin's surface. This allows dry, rough flakes to loosen more easily - the skin feels smoother and looks fresher, clearer, and more even.
• Microfinely ground and polished walnut shell complements the enzymatic action with very fine mechanical polishing. Unlike coarse exfoliating grains, it is not intended to “sand down” the skin, but to gently remove already loosened flakes from the surface. The intensity of this effect can be controlled very well through the amount of pressure applied.
• Raw honey not only gives the exfoliator its rich, almost balm-like texture. Honey is naturally rich in sugars and humectant components and helps the skin retain water. This is precisely what makes it so interesting in an exfoliating formula: the skin is smoothed without necessarily feeling dry or “stripped” afterward.
• Aloe vera and plant-based glycerin reinforce the formula's moisture-retaining properties. Both attract water and support a soft, supple skin feel - an important counterbalance to the intensive exfoliating action of enzymes and walnut shell.
• Avocado, jojoba, and evening primrose oils provide different skin-nourishing lipids. Avocado oil is particularly rich, jojoba resembles the skin's natural lipids in structure, and evening primrose oil provides a high proportion of linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid. Together, they help keep the skin supple and comfortably nourished after exfoliation.
• Neem, echinacea, turmeric, chamomile, and calendula are part of the complex botanical signature of Josh Rosebrook. Neem and turmeric bring antioxidant plant compounds to the formula, while chamomile and calendula are traditionally valued for their soothing properties. Echinacea complements the blend with polyphenols and other secondary plant compounds. It is precisely this multifaceted herbal base that makes the Active Enzyme Exfoliator much more than a classic enzyme exfoliator.

How to use

• 2–3 times a week apply to cleansed skin.
• Spread a generous amount over the face and neck using slow, gentle circular movements.
• Then leave on as a mask for 10 to 60 minutes. For intensive use, Josh Rosebrook recommends leaving it on for at least 40 minutes.
• Remove thoroughly with warm water, then gently pat the skin dry.
• For easier application, the skin can first be moistened with the Hydrating Accelerator.
• For sensitive, very reactive, or rosacea-prone skin, do not massage or scrub; instead, gently glide the product over the skin without applying pressure. A patch test is recommended before first use.
• If the smaller size becomes somewhat firmer over time, mix a small amount in the palm of your hand with a little water, then apply as usual.

Ingredients

*MEL (HONEY), *GLYCERIN, *PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE, *AZADIRACHTA INDICA (NEEM) EXTRACT, *ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (ECHINACEA) EXTRACT, *EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (EYEBRIGHT) EXTRACT, *FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) SEED, *MANIHOT UTILISSIMA (YUCA) STARCH, *SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) EXTRACT, *STEVIA REBAUDIANA (STEVIA) EXTRACT, *SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, *PAPAIN (PAPAYA ENZYME), JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SHELL POWDER, *ACACIA SENEGAL GUM (GUM ARABIC), *CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, *HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, *OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, *CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) EXTRACT, *CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, *CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (CALENDULA) EXTRACT, *SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDERBERRY) EXTRACT, *CRATAEGUS MONOGYNA (HAWTHORN BERRY) EXTRACT, *MEDICAGO SATIVA (ALFALFA) EXTRACT, *WITHANIA SOMNIFERA (ASHWAGANDHA) EXTRACT, *LYCIUM BARBARUM (GOJI BERRY) EXTRACT, *BETA VULGARIS (BEET) EXTRACT, *VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY) EXTRACT, *CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT, *ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) EXTRACT, *TARAXACUM OFFICINALE (DANDELION) EXTRACT, *POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM (FO-TI) EXTRACT, *ROSA CANINA (ROSE) EXTRACT, *GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) EXTRACT, *STELLARIA MEDIA (CHICKWEED) EXTRACT, *AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) EXTRACT, *HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN’S WORT) EXTRACT, *CORIANDRUM SATIVUM (CORIANDER) EXTRACT, *ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK) EXTRACT, *THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) EXTRACT, *LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, *OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) EXTRACT, *RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) EXTRACT, *TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) EXTRACT, §XANTHAN GUM, AQUA (WATER), *LECITHIN, †CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) OIL, †CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS (CYPRESS) OIL, †FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL, †CITRUS BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) OIL, †CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, §POTASSIUM SORBATE, |CITRAL, |LIMONENE.

* Certified Organic
† Organic
§ Non-GMO Plant Sourced
| Natural Constituents of Essential Oils

FAQ

What distinguishes the Active Enzyme Exfoliator from a classic face scrub?
It works in two ways: papaya enzymes enzymatically loosen dead skin cells, while very finely ground, rounded walnut shell additionally smooths the skin's surface mechanically. At the same time, the formula contains plenty of honey, glycerin, aloe vera, and plant oils, making it much more nourishing than many classic scrubs.

Is the Active Enzyme Exfoliator suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, even sensitive and reactive skin can use the product. The key is how it is applied: avoid mechanical pressure and simply spread the mask gently over the skin. For very sensitive skin, a shorter application time and a patch test are recommended initially.

Isn't walnut shell too harsh for a face scrub?
Josh Rosebrook does not use coarse or sharp-edged nut shell particles. The walnut shell is microfinely ground, polished, and rounded. Even so, the intensity of a mechanical exfoliator depends largely on the pressure applied - vigorous rubbing is neither necessary nor advisable with this product.

How long should the mask remain on the skin?
Depending on the skin and desired intensity, the Active Enzyme Exfoliator can remain on the skin for 10 to 60 minutes. Josh Rosebrook recommends at least 40 minutes for an intensive treatment.

Who is this exfoliator particularly recommended for?
It is a good choice for skin that looks dull or rough, is prone to visible buildup of dead skin cells, or should appear smoother and finer in texture. Thanks to its rich honey and plant oil base, it is suitable not only for oily or combination skin, but also for dry skin.

Is the Active Enzyme Exfoliator vegan?
No. The formula contains raw honey.

Josh Rosebrook

Josh Rosebrook has been developing sophisticated skin and hair care at the intersection of modern herbalism and cosmetic science since 2009. The independent, founder-led brand works with carefully selected botanical ingredients, proprietary herbal extracts, and small production batches. Many of the herbs used come from organic farms on the US West Coast. The focus is not on as many new products as possible, but on distinctive formulations, uncompromising ingredient quality, and efficacy that lives up to the brand's high standards.

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