The largest
choice of
natural
exfoliating
ingredients
actifs exfoliants naturels
Creative source of innovation,
the Exfoliator palette offers a wide
range of colours, scents and textures
all directly stemming from nature.
Included :
BioExfoliator: certified organic,
GreenExfoliator: gamma ray free.
S PA i n g r e d i e n t s b y
Flowers
A symbol of softness and generosity,
flowers offer their coloured petals and
spring-like fragrances for delicate skin
treatments : a gift in a blaze of beauty.
Rose
200, 500, 1000, 2000 & petals
A symbol of eternal beauty, the rose is
a mystic flower which arouses senses
with its sweet perfume and the
softness and freshness it releases.
Roses are especially adapted for
dried and delicate skin treatments.
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Arctics
Plants from the frozen North
appeal thanks to their glowing colours and
their precious polar active ingredients which
improve skin’s appearance and protection.
Cranberries
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
Cranberries grow under harsh conditions and
concentrate outstanding active ingredients to enhance
skin protection. Polyphenols & tocotrienols
ACTINSYNERGYFORASTRONGANTIOXIDANTACTIVITY
while Omega 3 and Omega 6 give optimum
MOISTURIZINGIDEALFORANTIAGINGTREATMENTS
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Tropi cal
Evoking exotic journeys and ethnic cosmetics,
tropical fragrances invite one to escape. The
rich textures seduce the skin which discovers
sensorial pleasures and energizing treatments.
Coconut
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
Thanks to its filmogen activity, coconut
is often used to tone and protect the skin.
Releasing a delicate and rich perfume,
coconut wraps the skin with a warming exotic
fragrance: skin is softened.
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an ethnic and strong exfoliating power.
!%/30
Cocoa
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
Considered as a sacred fruit for the Mayas,
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“Gods’ food”, it is now a “Gods’ gift”
for cosmetics. Cocoa bean shell is rich in
theobromine, a lipolitic molecule with
draining and detoxifying properties.
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ITSHIGHCONTENTOF”PHENYLETHYLAMINE
the “love molecule”; one also loves
CHOCOLATEFORTHEFEELINGOFWELLBEING
and comfort that it gives to skin.
!%/30
Guarana
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
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is collected by farmers, making it an ideal
ingredient to elaborate ethical
scrubbing products which could benefit
from the “fair trade” certification.
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guaranin, it has a strong lipolytic activity
WITHSTIMULATINGANDENERGIZINGPROPERTIES
!%/30
Pomegranate
500, 1000 & 2000
Pomegranate seeds are well adapted for scrubbing
as their natural hardness confers them some
strong exfoliant properties. Pomegranate seeds
AREKNOWNFORTHEIRANTIOXIDANTPROPERTIES
!%/30
Mediterranean
Inspired by South France fruity & oily wealth,
Mediterranean fragrances awake senses while
the Provencal active ingredients nourish and moisturize the skin.
Citrus !%/30
Asian
With its expertise in the art of massage,
Asia has become a sanctuary of serenity.
Asian plants embody this peaceful spirit with
relaxing properties and heady fragrances.
Lychee
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
Also called the “Chinese cherry”,
the lychee is ideal for exfoliation:
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the lychee fruit is rich in proteolitic
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cares preparation for an accurate gesture.
!%/30
Bamboo
200, 500, 1000 & bamboo 100
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extracted from the nodes of specific bamboo
stems, called “Tabasheer” in the traditional
)NDIANMEDICINE"AMBOOISESPECIALLYIDEAL
for MICRODERMABRASION since it improves skin
refinement and complexion’s clearness.
!%/30
Rice
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
At home, Thai women make thier own scrubs from
rice which acts as a gentle natural exfoliant. This
cosmetic activity associated to the symbol it conveys
(life and abundance’s cereal for Asia) make rice
the ideal scrub to create softening products with
MOISTURIZINGANDNOURISHINGEFFECTSONTHESKIN
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Lotus
500, 1000 & 2000
Lemon: yellow lemon peel favours local peripheral circulation, stimulates supporting
tissue regeneration and has a whitening effect on the skin.
Orange: as vitality’s symbol, the sweet orange is a vitamin cocktail (especially vitamins
A, C & P) which prevents the skin aging process.
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essential oils make bitter orange an excellent skin tonic which also improves dry skin.
Argan
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
Argan oil is extracted from argan tree fruits in respect with fair trade philosophy: a precious
ingredient for natural cosmetics, especially appreciated during hammam treatments.
!%/30
Apricot
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
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come from Armenia: hence its name “Prunus armeniaca”. We find now apricots in temperate
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and various tonifying trace elements: a popular scrubbing agent, apricot is widely used in
cosmetics to deeply clean the pores while gently removing dead skin cells.
!%/30
Grape
500, 1000 & 2000
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has become essential in contemporary skin care. Grape seeds contain high levels of
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ideal for soft exfoliating care or protective treatments.
!%/30
Olive
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
Once grinded and well sieved olive stone make almost spherical granules which
ALLOWAGENTLEEXFOLIATION4HEYCANBEASSOCIATEDWITHOLIVEOILTOREMOISTURIZEAND
regenerate the skin. Olive tree is also a symbol of strenght, long life, peace and fertility,
a miraculous painkiller remedy for the athletts of ancient Greece.
!%/30
Walnut
200, 500, 1000 & 2000
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gathered and dried, walnuts are sorted to separate the fruit from the shell.The shell is then
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A kind of water lily, the lotus is a sacred plant,
known in cosmetics for its astringent and tonifying
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ideal hardness for an accurate exfoliation.
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Lemongrass
500, 1000 & 2000
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essential oil, extracted from the leaf, is used to
fight against cellulite and to lessen mental fatigue.
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the leaves and gives an accurate exfoliation.
!%/30
Luffa
Specific grades & intense colours
A-O-P-S
Luffa (Loofah) is a member of the
Cucurbitaceae family. Its fruit contains
hard fibers ideal for exfoliation. Fibers
are grinded into fine and homogeneous
particles producing a powder available
in 7 intense colours.
Possibility to choose the grade:
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s, UFFAMEDIUMGRADE
for cosmetics, soaps.
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H OW TO CH OOSE
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Minerals
From the depths of the earth, rare and precious
ingredients have inspired alchemists in their search
for eternal beauty secret. Now skin is seduced
by their energizing power and boosting microcirculation activity: a true elixir of youth.
Rhyolite (Si/Al)
75 & 200
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in silica (71%), formed in Lipari islands volcanoes’ magma.
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allows a tonic exfoliation. Such a mineral is ideal
to regenerate skin and to smooth the epidermis
WITHOUTAFFECTINGTHEHYDROLIPIDICSURFACE
!%/30
Lithothamnium (Ca/Mg)
500
Particles size:
according to use and body part to treat.
Grade 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . «M«M
Grade 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . «M«M
Grade 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . «M«M
Grade 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . «M«M
Grade 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . «M«M
Grade 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 µm
Grade 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 µm
(Grade 75, suitable for MICRODERMABRASION)
Galenic form:
textures compatible
with our ingredients.
Aqueous gel
Soap
Lithothamnium is a red coral plant highly
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treasure gathering more than 32 trace elements
INAREADILYAVAILABLEFORM)TSHARDNESSALSOENSURES
energetic exfoliations.
!%/30
Garnet (Si/Fe)
100, 200 & 300
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ANDABRASIVECHARACTERISTICS)TISESPECIALLYRICHINIRON
ESSENTIALFORTHEBODYSWELLBEING!SSOCIATEDWITHSILICAAND
aluminium, these minerals act in synergy for a
POWERFULREGENERATINGANDENERGIZINGEXPERIENCE
!%/30
Pearl (Ca/Mg)
100, 200 & 500
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circulation and gives brightness to the face; with sparkling
particles, it gives cosmetic scrubs a deep precious image
which is pure luxury for the skin.
!%/30
Special
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Bamboo Exfoliator 100 & Corindon Exfoliator 100
The fashionable skin-freshening
and skin-renewing technique - A - E - O - S - P
Bamboo Exfoliator 100, natural silica
extracted from bamboo sap, effectively
exfoliates smoothly the surface layer of
the skin to reveal renewed, refreshed and
younger-looking skin. The particle size
dispersion is really accurate, between
50 to 100µ which is suitable for a daily
and soft exfoliation.
Corindon Exfoliator 100
is manufactured from
Corundum, a crystalline form
of aluminium
oxyde , whic h
is as hard as
the diamond.
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Oily gel
Powder
The Bio
cosmetics
revolution
Shifting towards organic products is
not just a fashion-driven behaviour
but a true worldwide movement
gaining ground in all industries
sensitive to deep environmental and
human values.
On the European cosmetics market,
natural and organic products have
been expanding by over 20% annually
for the last 5 years. Pioneering brands
show the highest growth rate, from
40% to 70%.
Natural cosmetics have evolved since
they were born in the 1980’s. Now, Bio
rhymes also with pleasure, diversity
and safety: formulations effectiveness
combines with sensorial textures.
Lessonia offers the market its
expertise in processing natural
raw materials and its know-how in
environment-friendly practices, both
supported by values that cultivate a
sustainable economy and culture.
c e r t if ie d or ganic
Bio*
g a m m a r ay f r e e
Green**
Almond
Apricot
Argan
Bamboo
Cocoa
Coconut
Cranberry
Garnet
Lithothamnium
Luffa
Lychee
Olive
Orange
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Rhyolite
Rice
Shea
Walnut
* Bio: Organic certified
** Green: 100% natural,
approved by Ecocert and other organic charts
Natural or Organic?
Lessonia provides the market with 2 proposals
depending on the natural approach brands
choose to follow, each providing with
outstanding formulations, innovative galenic
forms, rich fragrances, acidulous colours, fresh
and sensual textures…
s .ATURALTRENDWITHGreenExfoliator,
100% natural, gamma ray free and organic
approved: can be used in an organic
formula as a vegetal ingredient for the
plants and as a natural ingredient for
the minerals. Dedicated for the nature
sensitive brands and the organic certified
formulas.
s "IOTRENDWITHBioExfoliator, coming
from organic farming, gamma ray free
and organic certified: one step further,
for truly organic products ranges for the
most demanding brands. Can be used in
an organic formula as an organic certified
ingredients.
GreenExfoliator and BioExfoliator are
approved by the major current certifiers,
making them organic compliant ingredients
on a worldwide scale.
Focus
Organic certified
product requirements
To get the bio
certification,
a product must
concentrate
at least 95% of
natural ingredients,
part of them
coming from
organic plants.
Both GreenExfoliator
and BioExfoliator
offer possible
certification.
BIO INGREDIENTS
≥5 %
OT H E R S
GREEN INGREDIENTS
≥90 %
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C re a t i v i t y re mai n s at t he hear t of our bus i nes s :
e a c h o f our cus t om er s i s uni que .
Lessonia supplies the cosmetics industry with more than 150 Exfoliator®.
This range is promoted all over the world thanks to distributors who help us
give each brand its own identity and personalized project developments.
We re s e a rc h prom i s i ng i ngred i ent s
t o c re at e out s t and i ng t ext ures
me e t i n g yo ur br and requi rem ent s .
Coffee,Walnut, Lemongrass, Lichen, Cade, Star anise, Blackcurrant, Raspberry…
Cranberries
Cranberries
Lithothamnium
Walnut
Grape
Rice
Lemon
Orange
Argan
Rhyolite
Rose
Luffa
Apricot
Olive
Luffa
Star anise
Bamboo
Pearl
Lotus
Garnet
Rice
Lychee
Lemongrass
Lotus
Coconut
Nutmeg
Cocoa
Guarana
Roobios
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