Origins Modern Friction Instant Brightening Pads

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I love Origins Modern Friction facial and body exfoliators, so I was excited to try these new Modern Friction Instant Brightening Pads – but, beware – do not overdo usage of this product! I used these twice last week and my forehead reacted in a pretty insane way – my skin was dry and peeling when I woke up the day after the second time of using them!

I think I used them twice too near each use. Either that or my skin does not like this new addition to the Modern Friction range. Origins are calling them ‘nature’s alternative to chemical peels’, and they will improve skin’s texture, tone and clarity. The pads will loosen stubborn surface cells and smooth the skin and restore vibrancy. The formula is described as Origins as non-irritating, and it certainly felt that way. There was no irritation, nor even the tingling sensation they warn you may happen.

Origins Modern Friction Instant Brightening Pads

The pads are jump-starting the natural exfoliation process, but maybe I just over-did it a little. The pads are soaked in a formula which contains a Rice Exfoliating Complex comprised of fruit acids and rice bran extract, combined with the Aloe Comforting Complex to condition and comfort skin.

Next time I use these – and I used them in the evening – I will make sure I apply a rich mask or moisturiser afterwards, to avoid any of the  flaking that happened this time around.  Origins did the usual consumer tests on this product, and after just eight uses – four weeks, two times a week – 73% of panelists said skin was improved.

Just be careful how you use them, and if you have sensitive skin, be extra careful! They are really easy to use – just sweep over the face, avoiding the eye area.

Origins Modern Friction Instant Brightening Pads, £30 for 40 pads, from June, Origins counters and origins.co.uk