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Yuzu: more than a nice smell
3 min· Written by chemists
The Japanese citrus behind our Anti-Blemish Kit. What it actually does for skin beyond its fresh scent.
The chemistry
Yuzu (Citrus junos) is rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and limonene. The vitamin C content brightens tone and offers antioxidant defence. The flavonoids calm reactivity.
Why we use it
In blemish-prone skin, most anti-blemish routines are drying. Yuzu extract lets us build a routine that clears and balances at the same time, without stripping.
One caveat
Cold-pressed citrus oils can be photosensitising at high percentages. We use standardised extracts at low, safe levels; if you use Yuzu in the morning, always finish with SPF.
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