This lepa is a precision detox tool, drawing out oxidised sebum, airborne pollutants, and embedded toxins using a combination of mineral-rich clays, activated charcoal, and pumpkin enzymes. While it purges impurities at every level, its enzyme action ensures gentle exfoliation that protects both microbiome and lipid balance, leaving skin deeply cleansed, not stripped.

Instead of harsh antibacterials, this mask works in harmony with the skin’s ecosystem. It nurtures the microbiome through probiotic-rich dairy while offering natural antimicrobial support. The result is calm, resilient skin that defends against flare-ups, even in the face of daily pollution, sweat, and oxidative stress.

Unlike one-dimensional detox masks, this formulation works across both water-based and lipid-based toxins. It emulsifies petrochemical residues and pollutant byproducts from within the skin’s own lipid matrix while simultaneously flushing out ionic and fluid congestion. This leaves skin not only clearer but more structurally sound and refreshed from within.

Most detox routines leave skin dry or fatigued. This one doesn’t. By replenishing the skin’s natural oils, restoring lost minerals, and stimulating cellular renewal, it ensures that the detox ends with nourishment. What remains is skin that feels tighter, looks brighter, and functions better—hydrated, oxygenated, and radiant from the inside out.

As the lepa sets, it forms a soft barrier that traps warmth and moisture, gently boosting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This warm, moist micro-climate mimics the skin’s natural healing state, speeding up detox and preparing skin to absorb nutrients better.

Occlusion softens the skin’s barrier lipids, making it more permeable without damaging it. This allows deeper delivery of essential nutrients like phytoactives, fatty acids, and lacto-compounds to skin cells.

The warmth boosts microcirculation, waking up capillaries for better oxygen and nutrient delivery. This energises skin cells, supports collagen production, and flushes out toxins—revitalising skin from within.

With the skin more receptive, it absorbs vitamins, enzymes, and herbal actives more efficiently. These nutrients target cell renewal, inflammation, pigmentation, and barrier repair for visibly healthier skin.

As the lepa dries, it helps restore the skin’s natural pH and seals in actives. Ferments and enzymes support good bacteria, reduce puffiness, and calm hidden inflammation that dulls the skin.

After removal, skin looks smoother, circulation stays high, and it’s primed for hydration. With cell activity boosted and the barrier reset, skin reflects light better—revealing a radiant glow.

Urban pollution isn't just surface-level dirt—it includes fine particulate matter, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and ozone, which are small enough to penetrate the derma. Once inside, these pollutants generate free radicals, initiating oxidative stress in the skin. This oxidative cascade damages lipids, proteins, and DNA, leading to dullness, inflammation, and premature aging. Effective skin detox must include antioxidants, enzymatic repair, and support for the skin’s natural defense pathways.

The skin’s outermost layer, the lipid barrier, acts like a breathable shield. Pollution, UV exposure, and harsh products compromise this barrier, making it porous and less resilient. Once breached, toxins and microbes enter more freely, triggering chronic micro-inflammation that results in redness, sensitivity, or even pigmentation. Detoxifying care here isn’t about scrubbing or stripping, but about rebuilding—through nourishing lipids, pH restoration, and microbiome-balancing ingredients.

When skin is in a chronic inflammatory state due to toxin overload, the natural cell turnover cycle (normally ~28 days) slows down. This results in the accumulation of dead cells, congestion, and a dull, uneven tone. Ingredients that gently stimulate exfoliation, enhance microcirculation, and support the skin's lymphatic and enzymatic pathways can reactivate this cycle. This is a critical part of “skin detox”—not a purge, but a renewal.

Sebum is essential for skin health, but when overproduced (as in response to stress or pollution), it traps particles like carbon and dust along with dead skin and sweat. This clogs pores and oxidizes, forming blackheads and contributing to acne. A detox ritual should focus on clearing the sebum backlog while preserving its protective functions—using emulsifiers, absorbents (like clay or grains), and skin-adapted oils that dissolve hardened build-up without disrupting skin's rhythm.

Your skin isn’t just an organ of protection—it’s also a detox organ. The lymphatic system clears metabolic waste and inflammatory debris from the dermis. But under stress, poor sleep, or urban exposure, this flow slows down. This results in puffiness, greyish undertones, and poor texture. Skin detoxification must support lymphatic movement, microvascular oxygenation, and mitochondrial energy—helping skin “breathe” better and regenerate from within.

Many equate detox with deep cleansing, but effective skin detox is about rebalancing and reviving. Instead of harsh exfoliation or aggressive actives, it requires gentle yet active botanicals, fermented actives, minerals, and soothing oils that nourish, buffer, and help the skin intelligently clear its own waste. True detox leaves the skin more resilient, hydrated, and radiant, not dry or sensitised.