The Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask is formulated by Province Apothecary, a beautiful and proud Canadian brand, founded by Julie Clarke as an answer to her own skincare struggles with eczema. Her biggest inspirations come from her clients, the weather, and the seasons. Julie has devoted her expertise as a certified holistic esthetician and aromatherapist to blending tailored skincare treatments using locally produced, seasonal, and farm-friendly ingredients.
Our mission is to produce the best skincare products using only high quality, certified organic ingredients sourced from each of the Canadian provinces, and all over the world…
Province Apothecary
This organic green beauty brand pledges to be free from petroleum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and ingredients, endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, dyes, alcohol, solvents, pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), palm oil or derivatives, cosmetic grade ingredients, and toxins of any kind. That’s an admirable, and bold statement that leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy, knowing I can have my best skin using nature’s best gifts.
Farm to Face
The Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask is an uplifting master blend of certified organic oat flour, lentil flour, lavender flower, flaxseed, violet leaf, and green tea. That’s it. Could there possibly be a more beautiful harmony? I was extremely impressed at how fresh this exfoliator was, that I was able to identify 3 out of 6 ingredients before even reading the label!
Instantly, I was captivated by the lush lavender fragrance, and when mixed with water, I was able to pick up on the natural aromas of oat and lentil. I also enjoyed seeing the pretty little flecks of lavender and lentil dispersed throughout this fine-milled powder.
The Luxe
This simple, yet effective mask is packed with oat and lentil flour, which contains anti-inflammatory properties to soothe and calm irritated, overly sensitive skin. In particular, oat flour has natural cleansing properties, is an excellent source of moisture, and provides a gentle exfoliation for all skin types.
Lavender flower is one of the most well-known ingredients in many products for its ultra-calming effects on both mind and body. As an anti-inflammatory, it helps soothe skin ailments and serves as a powerful antioxidant to help slow down the aging process. Lavender is also excellent for acne-prone skin, since it has the ability to inhibit bacterial growth and regulate the overproduction of sebum. It also promotes enhanced healing to nurture sensitive skin with post-acne scarring.
Flaxseed provides a high level of antioxidant protection along with Omega-3s, which is essential to calm inflamed skin. Green tea contains Epigallocatechin Gallate, better known as EGCG. This polyphenol works to further reduce inflammation, balance skin tone, and promote elasticity. Violet leaf is a two-for, it contains natural salicylic acid to cleanse and combat oily, acne-prone skin, while at the same time providing moisture to hydrate dry, sensitive skin with its natural oils.
The Bask
I enjoy using the Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask as a mask and a scrub. I prefer mixing 1 teaspoon of the exfoliator with 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of warm organic coconut oil to form a thick paste, and applying it on the skin evenly for 15-20 minutes. When mixed with water or any other liquid, the resulting mixture will be thick and will resemble oatmeal!
The 100% pure active plant ingredients in the Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask quickly go to work, and produce a tightening, stimulating feeling on the face. You can feel the enhanced facial circulation and a warm, comforting sensation on your skin. It feels lovely, like a soft blanket on your skin.
Washing the Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask off provides further skin benefits. I like to mildly scrub some of the ingredients against my skin before fully wiping off with a warm, damp cloth. After a thorough cleanse, you will be rewarded with softer, hydrated, soothed, and balanced skin. This really works wonders!
Purchase the Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask by Province Apothecary
The Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask retails at $36 CAD for a 2-ounce product, which can be purchased from the Province Apothecary website.