Illuminating Exfoliating Serum
A hydrating treatment serum to decongest, smooth roughness, soften fine lines, and lessen scarring in a gentle formula for all skin types.
The effective, yet sensitive-skin-friendly salicin and lactic acid not only refine and brighten but improve the skin's natural moisturizing factors, leveraging the other hydrating herbs to refresh the skin.
A base of soothing, emollient-rich herbs of wild pansy, marshmallow, and aloe softens and smooths the skin. Working to improve hydration and retain water.
This is a low-dose exfoliating formula that works with a collection of botanicals that encourage cellular renewal while lactic acid helps lift unproductive cells (aka "dead" cells) that can cause dryness, dullness, and irritation.
For a more intensive exfoliating experience, pair with our enzymatic facial oil for additional support to create a complete evening moisturizer (Hydrating Layer + Oil Layer): Overnight Resurfacing Oil
Scent: The scent is neutral with hints of green tea. No added essential oils.
Skin Types: Most skin types, including sensitive and congestion prone skin. Though caution should be taken if you have a compromised barrier.
Texture: Light, clear gel with a rich humectant base.


Illuminating Exfoliating Serum
Botanical Profile
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A custom blend of willow bark and meadowsweet using three different extraction methods to obtain the whole plant inflammation modulation compounds along liposomes to penetrate deeper into the sebaceous glands. In turn, it limits congestion and clears the skin. The particular formula ensures it supports both oily and dry skin.
Sea fennel, orange flower, and a unique peptide calm redness and improve overall tone for a clear complexion.
Superfoods of green tea and pomegranate impart a range of skin-loving antioxidants to protect the skin from environmental damage, while also containing regenerative compounds to firm the skin.
Moth bean extract has been shown to be 50x more effective than retinyl palmitate (a very mild form of retinoids) in promoting cellular renewal and lessening hyperpigmentation.
Ritual
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- Apply 1-2 pumps on clean, damp or dry skin. Follow with your favorite facial oil or moisturizer. You may notice a slight film for about 30 seconds as it absorbs. You can blend your oil/moisturizer with the serum as a micro-emulsion or it can be layered while it is absorbing.
- As a spot or zone treatment, apply a thick layer and let dry (5-10 minutes). Then very lightly take a damp cloth and remove any film.
- It can be applied 3 times a week for sensitive skin and up to once a day for more exfoliation. For maintenance, 3-5 times a week is advised.
Complete the Routine
Recommended oils to be blended to create a customized moisturizer.
For Oily Skin: Awaken Clearing Oil
For Combination Skin: Hormonal Harmony Calming Oil
For Dry Skin: Rooted Balancing Balm
For Dry Sensitive Skin: Vibrant Garden Universal Oil
For Additional Brightening Support - Combination & Slightly Dry Skin: First Light Brightening Serum Oil
We recommended alternating with the Solar Return Revitalizing Essence or Radiance Elixir when not using the Exfoliating Serum.
Ingredients
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84% Regionally Sourced
aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) juice*^, camellia sinensis (green tea) hydrosol*^, spiraea ulmaria (meadowsweet) extract*^, salix nigra (willow) bark extract*, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract*, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower extract*, distilled water & palm free vegetable glycerin* & viola tricolor (wild pansy) flower/leaf*^ & althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root*^, vigna aconitifolia (moth bean) extract, lactobacillus ferment, lactic acid (vegan), water & acetyl tetrapeptide-40 & caprylyl glycol, crithmum maritimum (sea fennel) extract*, sodium hyaluronate (vegan), sodium PCA (plant derived), xanthan gum, lecithin, sclerotium gum and pullulan
*organic | ^regionally sourced
Sunburn Alert: Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) may cause sensitivity to UV light. Apply sunscreen while in use and for 1 week after discontinued use.
We’ve taken this into consideration and incorporated the recommended dilution to limit UV sensitivity as defined by the EU Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers (SCCNFP).
Contains 4% Lactic Acid (AHA) and the equivalent of 1.5% Salicylic Acid (BHA) with a pH between 3-4%
To foster higher standards of stewardship among the land & people we practice bioregional sourcing. Most ingredients are grown throughout the Pacific West and including our own micro-garden in Oregon.
Products ordered from our site often have a freshness guarantee of 12+ months, refer to the best-by date on the packaging.
If you are pregnant or nursing, consult with your doctor before using herbs. Always do a patch test on your skin before applying it to a large surface. For informational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Size: 30ml Full
This is my go-to every morning have been using it for years can't think you guys enough for creating such a clean and simple moisturizing serum
This product goes on so smoothly and offers gentle exfoliation. Beautiful.
I really like this serum- feels great on and leaves my skin feeling so soft!
I love this serum so much. Gentle but effective!
For some reason, I keep thinking I need different (stronger) exfoliation than this, but then I always end up coming back to the Illuminating Exfoliating Serum. So I’m never trying anything else. This is the winner!
It’s the only exfoliation that is gentle enough for my dry, sensitive, aging skin. I use it 3x a week and it helps smooth my skin and makes me glow.