How often can I use products with enzymes?

You can use enzymes morning, night, or both. Because they only remove dead skin cells, there’s little risk of irritating skin even if you use a formula with enzymes multiple times a day.

How should I layer enzymes with other active ingredients?

You should use products with enzymes before the acids in your routine. The exception is treatment formulas like the Pineapple C-Bright Serum, which can go after your acids. You should also use products with enzymes before layering on retinol and moisturizer.

Are enzymes good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, enzymes’ combined action of resurfacing the skin, removing dead skin cells, and soothing inflammation make enzymes a good ingredient for those with acne.

Are enzymes safe for sensitive skin?

Enzymes are one of the safest exfoliants for sensitive skin, as they don’t disturb the new, healthy skin cells underneath the more superficial dead cells. Our Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm in particular is suitable for both sensitive skin and sensitive eyes.

Can I use products with enzymes on my eyes?

It depends on the overall formula. In the case of our Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm, it’s ophthalmologist-tested, safe to use on the eyes to remove stubborn eye makeup, and safe for contact lens wearers.

All about
Enzymes

Discover the benefits of fruit enzymes and how they’e different from acids like AHAs and BHAs. They offer gentle exfoliation to skin to deliver a glow, naturally.

The gentle power of enzymes

An exfoliator for all, enzymes gently resurface skin to reveal a smooth, radiant complexion. They’re super-effective, yet so mild that even those with the most sensitive and reactive skin can use them.

What Enzymes Do:
• Gently exfoliate
• Brighten dull skin
• Soothe inflammation

“Enzymes help dead skin cells slough off, leaving the skin smoother and softer and decreasing discoloration.”

- Dr. HADLEY KING

Board-certified Dermatologist

HOW ENZYMES WORK

Fruit enzymes exfoliate skin by digesting the material that binds dead skin cells together. That means they remove only the topmost layer of dead skin cells at the surface. They also actively soothe skin.

Enzymes are ideal for everyone, especially those with:
• Acne-prone skin
• Sensitive skin
• Medium to dark skin tones

Enzymes vs. acids
Enzymes	Acids
• Exfoliate dead skin cells only • Stay at the skin’s surface • Break protein bonds between cells • Offer one level of exfoliation	• Resurface both dead and living skin cells • Can get deep within pores • Dissolve and digest cells • Available in different concentrations and intensities

Papaya Enzymes

Known as papain, papaya enzymes help to dissolve and remove dead skin cells, improving skin tone and texture. Papain may also help with wound healing and reduce inflammation.

Pineapple Enzymes

Bromelain, the enzyme found in pineapple, contains cysteine proteases and isconsidered particularly helpful for wound healing as well as for treating bruising.

Works well with...

Enzymes followed by other enzymes in separate steps of your routine boosts exfoliation without irritating.

Enzymes and acids can be used in the same routine to amplify their smoothing and brightening power. All Glow Recipe Skincare formulations are balanced and gentle enough for use in the same routine. However, if the acid concentration is potent, start with a patch test.

Enzymes and retinol can work together to rejuvenate and smooth skin.

THE SCOOP ON FRUIT ENZYMES

How often can I use products with enzymes?: You can use enzymes morning, night, or both. Because they only remove dead skin cells, there’s little risk of irritating skin even if you use a formula with enzymes multiple times a day.
How should I layer enzymes with other active ingredients?: You should use products with enzymes before the acids in your routine. The exception is treatment formulas like the Pineapple C-Bright Serum, which can go after your acids. You should also use products with enzymes before layering on retinol and moisturizer.
Are enzymes good for acne-prone skin?: Yes, enzymes’ combined action of resurfacing the skin, removing dead skin cells, and soothing inflammation make enzymes a good ingredient for those with acne.
Are enzymes safe for sensitive skin?: Enzymes are one of the safest exfoliants for sensitive skin, as they don’t disturb the new, healthy skin cells underneath the more superficial dead cells. Our Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm in particular is suitable for both sensitive skin and sensitive eyes.
Can I use products with enzymes on my eyes?: It depends on the overall formula. In the case of our Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm, it’s ophthalmologist-tested, safe to use on the eyes to remove stubborn eye makeup, and safe for contact lens wearers.

The gentle power of enzymes

HOW ENZYMES WORK

Works well with...

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