Drinking Kombucha was the must do wellness habit for 2024, but for this year, it is becoming a sought-after ingredient in skincare!
What actually is Kombucha?
Kombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened tea drink made by fermenting tea, sugar, and a culture called a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast).
Why is it good for your skin?
Loved for its impressive benefits, including enhanced hydration, reduced inflammation, and improved skin barrier function. Packed with probiotics, organic acids, and antioxidants, kombucha helps nourish and protect the skin. Many users report smoother, more supple, and radiant skin after incorporating it into their routine. Additionally, kombucha offers protection against the damaging effects of blue light and both indoor and outdoor pollution.
Integrating kombucha into products like serums and face masks provides a natural and effective way to boost skin health, combat signs of aging, and maintain a balanced complexion.
British skincare brand Elemental Herbology features a range of products infused with kombucha to help revitalise and protect your skin.
Elemental Herbology’s Kombucha Infused Skincare Picks
- Facial Glow AHA Radiance Polish (RRP £40.00): A gentle dual action exfoliator to remove dead skin cells and improve radiance, leaving skin instantly softer, smoother and more luminous. Use weekly to encourage effective cell renewal and allow better absorption of all other skincare products. The Kombucha in this product creates a lipo-filling effect without surgery, improving skin’s smoothness and radiance.
- Kombucha Infusion Sheet Mask (RRP £9.00): This natural, plastic-free sheet mask is infused with nourishing botanicals, probiotics, vitamins and enzymes to promote healthy skin and lift overall complexion for a radiant, luminous appearance.
Kombucha: Rich in probiotics and antioxidants to plump the skin and fortify the skin barrier.
Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 complex to improve skin’s barrier function.
Aloe Vera: Helps to heal and rejuvenate the skin while protecting from free radical damage.
- Cell Nourish Radiance Serum (RRP £53.00): Elemental Herbology’s best-selling serum is super-charged with proteins, vitamins and antioxidants to visibility improve the skin’s texture, tone and radiance. This serum instantly brightens dull skin, helps to fade pigmentation and soothes fine lines and wrinkles.
- Vital Eyes (RRP £49.00): Awaken tired eyes with this energising eye roller serum infused with a powerful blend of actives and botanicals to brighten, hydrate and de-puff the delicate eye area.