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The Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence Is the Next Frontier in Anti-Pollution Skincare

  • By Bryan Goh

The Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence Is the Next Frontier in Anti-Pollution Skincare
At the time of reporting, Singapore’s air quality ranked at US AQI 30 that IQAir (a site that aggregates the world’s air quality index) rates as good. While one might think that his skin is getting off scot free from the damaging effects of pollution — chemical-induced acne, wrinkles and discolouration — as compared to those living in Kuala Lumpur (a moderate 59) and Bangkok (an unhealthy 157), therein lies two more problems he has to tackle.

Firstly, air pollution — both indoors and outdoors — is not measured solely on the air quality index. It can be measured down to particle matters which can be calculated down to 2.5 microns in size (PM2.5) and smaller. To put it into perspective, a strand of hair measures at 40 to 20 microns in size. What this means, is that these invisible-to-the-eye particles might be causing oxidative stress to one’s skin that leads to dryness, fine lines and a dull complexion unbeknown to one.

Secondly, a recent study by the Amorepacific R&D Center in Seoul reported that blue light (the most common sources are mobile phones and computers) with a wavelength of 456nm causes skin pigmentation. While another source has stated that the wavelengths emitted by devices range between a non-damaging 380nm to a damaging 500nm, one should and can nip this problem in the bud.

 

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Enter the Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence — the antioxidant rich, gut-healing and Type 2 Diabetes managing liquid that has become a global buzz. To tackle the problem of damaging pollutants from the air, environment and screen, it simply deactivates said pollutants to prevent it from even interacting with the skin. The problem that comes when one has already been afflicted by said pollution and environmental aggressors? Kombucha is so antioxidant-rich (it is brewed using polyphenol-rich black or green tea) that it has the capability to neutralise free radicals and in turn promotes softer skin while reducing fine lines.

While one might think that the Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence is the start and end of his skincare routine (it is formulated with moisturising hyaluronic acid, brightening and pore-refining mandarin peel extract and smoothening Kigelia africana fruit extract), he should consider the former instead. Used daily after cleansing, morning and night, in the outdoors or indoors, it preps one’s skin for better days ahead.

The Fresh Kombucha Treatment Essence is available in three sizes (50ml, 150ml and a jumbo 250ml) with the largest only available at the brand’s stand-alone store.

This first story first appeared here in our February 2021 issue! The photography is by Jaya Khidir with art direction and styling by Izwan Abdullah.