Enzyme masks are gentler than acid peels and faster than scrubs. Astara‘s Violet Flame Enzyme Mask is the one that’s earned permanent residence in my weekly rotation.
What it does
Pumpkin and pineapple enzymes loosen dead skin without mechanical scrubbing. The lavender-violet tint isn’t dye for show — it comes from purple corn extract, which calms inflammation while the enzymes work.
How it wears
Five to seven minutes on damp skin, then rinse. Skin feels softer immediately, looks brighter the morning after. No tingling, no redness, no recovery time.
If your skin is too sensitive for chemical exfoliants but too dull without one, this is the in-between.