{"id":51813,"date":"2024-08-06T11:19:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T23:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/?p=51813"},"modified":"2024-08-06T12:28:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T00:28:42","slug":"what-are-enzymes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/what-are-enzymes\/","title":{"rendered":"what are enzymes? unlocking their power in skincare"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51813\" class=\"elementor elementor-51813\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-397b3a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"397b3a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29ecfb7\" data-id=\"29ecfb7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc83c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc83c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The more skincare evolves, the more we discover about how natural ingredients can be found and formulated to benefit your skin. Recently, enzymes have emerged as natural allies that can make for an incredible addition to your skincare ritual. <br \/><br \/>But what are enzymes exactly? Where are they found? And how do they work? By exploring the ins and outs of enzymes more closely, you\u2019ll be ready to embrace them in your own skincare. And your skin will enjoy plenty of benefits, too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e376694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e376694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">what are enzymes?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b7c634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b7c634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Enzymes are complex proteins that play a significant role in speeding up many biological processes \u2013 including digestion and metabolism. <br \/><br \/>When it comes to enzymes in skincare specifically, they\u2019re mainly used to exfoliate and to nourish \u2013 as enzymes gently dissolve dead skin cells on your skin\u2019s surface without causing irritation and inflammation. They enhance your skin cell turnover too, which is essential for healthy, radiant skin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c07767 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c07767\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34ee6fa\" data-id=\"34ee6fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4cdb73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4cdb73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">how are enzymes derived naturally?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6912c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6912c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most enzymes used in skincare are derived from fruits, vegetables and plants.<\/p><p>These are some of the most common natural enzyme sources \u2013 and how they can specifically improve the health and vitality of your skin:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Papaya:<\/strong> the enzyme papain is found in papaya, which exfoliates and softens your skin<\/li><li><strong>Pineapple:<\/strong> this is where you\u2019ll find bromelain, a natural enzyme that reduces inflammation and gently exfoliates your skin<\/li><li><strong>Banana:<\/strong> banana peels are filled with natural enzymes, which draw toxins from your skin\u2019s surface for easier exfoliation<\/li><li><strong>Passionfruit:<\/strong> the enzymes found here help to repair and nourish your skin<\/li><li><strong>Pumpkin:<\/strong> rich in alpha-hydroxy acids that help to speed up cell regeneration and replenish skin<\/li><li><strong>Mango:<\/strong> filled with vitamin C to help your body produce collagen, as well as antioxidants for hydration<\/li><li><strong>Kiwi Fruit:<\/strong> contains the enzyme actinidin, which helps manage dead skin cells and reveal a brighter complexion underneath.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5af0907\" data-id=\"5af0907\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37cf780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"37cf780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51816\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3947a9 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3947a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6745d29\" data-id=\"6745d29\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c103f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38c103f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">how are enzymes derived naturally?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90da559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90da559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most enzymes used in skincare are derived from fruits, vegetables and plants.<\/p><p>These are some of the most common natural enzyme sources \u2013 and how they can specifically improve the health and vitality of your skin:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Papaya:<\/strong> the enzyme papain is found in papaya, which exfoliates and softens your skin<\/li><li><strong>Pineapple:<\/strong> this is where you\u2019ll find bromelain, a natural enzyme that reduces inflammation and gently exfoliates your skin<\/li><li><strong>Banana:<\/strong> banana peels are filled with natural enzymes, which draw toxins from your skin\u2019s surface for easier exfoliation<\/li><li><strong>Passionfruit:<\/strong> the enzymes found here help to repair and nourish your skin<\/li><li><strong>Pumpkin:<\/strong> rich in alpha-hydroxy acids that help to speed up cell regeneration and replenish skin<\/li><li><strong>Mango:<\/strong> filled with vitamin C to help your body produce collagen, as well as antioxidants for hydration<\/li><li><strong>Kiwi Fruit:<\/strong> contains the enzyme actinidin, which helps manage dead skin cells and reveal a brighter complexion underneath.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d50b419 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d50b419\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-140197d\" data-id=\"140197d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c6dfa3 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8c6dfa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51816\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/What-are-enzymes-1-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6471d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6471d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e247e44\" data-id=\"e247e44\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86e5de3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86e5de3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">the benefits of enzymes in skincare<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d26eec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d26eec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Enzymes shine in skincare for all kinds of reasons. Unlike physical exfoliants or chemical peels that can be abrasive, enzymes gently dissolve dead skin cells and impurities on your skin\u2019s surface without causing irritation and inflammation. They enhance your skin cell turnover (which can slow down as we get older), promoting healthier and more radiant skin.<\/p><p>Removing this barrier of dead skin cells also allows other skincare products \u2013 like <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/all-products\/category\/face\/serums-and-boosters\/\">serums<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/all-products\/category\/face\/moisturiser\/\">moisturisers<\/a><\/span> \u2013 to be absorbed more effectively. And they do all of this without affecting your skin\u2019s natural pH or moisture barrier either.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5671cbc elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5671cbc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d09a4c1\" data-id=\"d09a4c1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4621b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d4621b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51817\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51e3089\" data-id=\"51e3089\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e35a37b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e35a37b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">which products contain enzymes?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25c8f92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25c8f92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most skincare products that contain enzymes aren\u2019t meant to be left on the skin all day. Instead, you\u2019ll find them in products like cleansers, scrubs and peels.<\/p><p>One of the most effective ways you can make natural enzymes part of your daily skincare ritual is through our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/glycolic-exfoliating-cleanser-100ml\/\">Glycolic Exfoliating Cleanser<\/a><\/span>. Enriched with glycolic acid as well as an abundance of enzymes, it both cleans and gently exfoliates your skin. Use it once daily, leaving it on your skin for just a minute before rinsing it off.<\/p><p>For a deeply-exfoliating, nourishing treatment, using our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/rapid-enzyme-peel\/\">Rapid Enzyme Peel<\/a><\/span> once or twice a week is an ideal addition to your daily ritual. It harnesses the power of mango and pomegranate fruit enzymes to remove dead skin cells and reveal fresher, smoother, glowing skin. Leave it on your skin for just five minutes and you should see and feel the enzyme-enriched benefits.<\/p><p>Make sure you always follow up with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/sun\/\">SPF 50+ sunscreen<\/a><\/span>, as this kind of exfoliation can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-363bed5 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"363bed5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60d67d2\" data-id=\"60d67d2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab36af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab36af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">which products contain enzymes?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdc26ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdc26ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most skincare products that contain enzymes aren\u2019t meant to be left on the skin all day. Instead, you\u2019ll find them in products like cleansers, scrubs and peels.<\/p><p>One of the most effective ways you can make natural enzymes part of your daily skincare ritual is through our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/glycolic-exfoliating-cleanser-100ml\/\">Glycolic Exfoliating Cleanser<\/a><\/span>. Enriched with glycolic acid as well as an abundance of enzymes, it both cleans and gently exfoliates your skin. Use it once daily, leaving it on your skin for just a minute before rinsing it off.<\/p><p>For a deeply-exfoliating, nourishing treatment, using our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/rapid-enzyme-peel\/\">Rapid Enzyme Peel<\/a><\/span> once or twice a week is an ideal addition to your daily ritual. It harnesses the power of mango and pomegranate fruit enzymes to remove dead skin cells and reveal fresher, smoother, glowing skin. Leave it on your skin for just five minutes and you should see and feel the enzyme-enriched benefits.<\/p><p>Make sure you always follow up with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/sun\/\">SPF 50+ sunscreen<\/a><\/span>, as this kind of exfoliation can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-97b9e03 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"97b9e03\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1a76cc\" data-id=\"e1a76cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6ef4b2 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e6ef4b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51817\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Glycolic-Exfoliating-Cleanser-3-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-08d14ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"08d14ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ec20e1\" data-id=\"9ec20e1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5df11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb5df11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">which skin types benefit from enzymes?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f91a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23f91a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In short \u2013 most of them! Enzyme skincare products deliver a range of benefits and are suitable for many skin types. <br \/><br \/>If you have sensitive skin and find most physical exfoliants or peels too harsh on your skin, enzymes offer a gentler approach to exfoliation. You\u2019ll feel the benefits of a smoother and fresher complexion, with a lower risk for irritation, inflammation or hyperpigmentation. <br \/><br \/>Oily and acne-prone skin will feel fresher and more radiant too, as enzymes unclog your pores and reduce the risks of breakouts. They\u2019re also kind to more mature skin where skin cell turnover might have slowed down. Enzymes speed up this process, improving texture, reducing the appearance of fine lines or dullness and ensuring skin of any age is as bright as it should be. <br \/><br \/>Enzymes are another natural wonder that deliver all kinds of incredible benefits to a range of skin types. They\u2019re a powerful addition to your routine, whether daily as a cleanser, or once or twice a week.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The more skincare evolves, the more we discover about how natural ingredients can be found and formulated to benefit your skin. Recently, enzymes have emerged as natural allies that can make for an incredible addition to your skincare ritual. But what are enzymes exactly? Where are they found? And how do they work? 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