Pure escape
Aesop delivers a prolonged moment of sensorial escapism with Parsley Seed Deep-Cleansing Protocol, expertly devised to purify and ready the skin for replenishment. Comprising cleansing formulations from Parsley Seed Skin Care—a time-honoured range, rich in anti-oxidants—the regimen gently lifts away stubborn impurities and product residue, including sunscreen and waterproof makeup. As the number of urban-dwellers continues to rise, this extended prelude helps the skin maintain balance against the fumes and friction of city life—and skin in equilibrium is skin is optimum condition.
Deep cleansing, gently handled
‘There is a tendency to underestimate the benefits of rigorous cleansing’, says Lisa Reynolds, Aesop’s Global Treatments Training & Development Specialist. ‘When dealing with congestion or seasonal dullness, a deep cleanse to draw out any lingering grime or excess oil—both of which can clog the pores—should be a first port of call. Clean skin is also more receptive: with impurities removed from the pores, formulations can better work on the skin’s surface and deliver maximum efficacy.’
The first step of Parsley Seed Deep-Cleansing Protocol pairs Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil with Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser for a gentle double cleanse. Enriched with Beta-Carotene, Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil helps break down product residue and neutralise impurities while lightly nourishing the skin. In turn, Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser—a clarifying gel—offers mild exfoliation via Lactic Acid, smoothing the skin without leaving it dry or uncomfortably tight.
For further purification, Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque completes the regimen as a weekly addition. This final cleanse works to absorb excess oil through a considered combination of Mineral Clays—including Kaolin and Bentonite—balancing sebum levels and mattifying the skin.
Three sensorial steps—with expert tips from Aesop facial therapist Lisa Reynolds
1. In the evening or morning, begin by massaging Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil into dry skin.
‘Use circular motions to melt away impurities and makeup. Ensure all areas of the face are covered by bringing the oil close to the hairline and around the nose, where excess sebum tends to accumulate.’
2. After rinsing off the oil with water—or a warm, damp cloth—follow with Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser.
‘For a more sumptuous texture, rub the gel between damp hands until it forms a rich, creamy lather and smooth it evenly over the face and neck.
3. Once a week, finish the regimen with an even layer of Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque, leaving for fifteen minutes until fully dry.
‘Once the mask has set and dried, dampen the clay and gently wipe it away, avoiding harsh rubbing.’
Skin ready for anti-oxidant replenishment
Parsley Seed Deep-Cleansing Protocol is an ideal prelude to the wider range’s formulations to tone, hydrate and recharge the skin, minimising the detrimental effects of city living. Along with the ease of walkable neighbourhoods and the pleasure of avant-garde galleries come concerns surrounding airborne pollutants, skin-drying environments, and the pressures of a fast-paced lifestyle. It is such concerns that Parsley Seed Skin Care has sought to alleviate since it was launched some 25 years ago.
Centred around Parsley Seed Oil—a botanical extract renowned for its anti-oxidant properties—the range’s toner, serums and moisturisers act to balance and reinforce the skin against environmental aggressors and oxidative stress. As metropolises continue to expand and evolve, enhancing the skin’s natural defences becomes all the more essential.
RRP:
Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser 100 mL HKD / MOP 330; 200 mL HKD / MOP 490
Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil 200 mL HKD / MOP470
Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque 60 mL HKD 380
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner 100 mL HKD / MOP 320; 200 mL HKD / MOP 490
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Hydrator 60 mL HKD / MOP 540
