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Burt's Bees
Natural Acne Solutions
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Burt's Bees has
a built a reputation for quality natural products. Their
Natural Acne Solutions kit is a 3-step treatment system that
is almost 100% composed of organic ingredients. That said,
the resulting active ingredient for all three steps
(salicylic acid) is still effectively the same chemical that
you've seen in dozens of other similar products.
The Burt's Bees
system includes a purifying gel cleanser that exfoliates
with SA while soothing the skin with evening primrose and
beet root extracts. The second step is a daily moisturizing
lotion with another dose of SA, along with lemongrass, witch
hazel, goldenseal and hops to reduce inflammation. Last is a
targeted spot treatment with more SA, tea tree,
calendula, yarrow and parsley extracts to reduce redness and
borage extract to rejuvenate the skin.
So what makes
Burt's Bees different? Well for one thing, the salicylic
acid used in their products is derived naturally from willow
bark extract, rather than being chemically manufactured. The
concentrations used are also noticeably gentler than in most
other SA-based treatments. This makes Burt's Bees a good
alternative for those with sensitive skin, although it may
not be potent enough to combat serious acne. |
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Burt's Bees at a
glance
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Good quality natural ingredients that
balance exfoliation with soothing extracts. |
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Concentrations of salicylic acid are gentle
enough for most to use daily without
over-drying your skin. |
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Not overly expensive or bloated with extra
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Effective against mild acne, but lacks the
strength to combat moderate-to-severe cases. |
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Only useful for treating current blemishes.
Will not prevent future breakouts. |
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Very tiny bottle of the spot treatment means
you may run out. |
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Key
Ingredients
Purifying Gel:
1%
Salicylic Acid
Moisturizing Lotion:
1%
Salicylic Acid
Spot Treatment:
0.75%
Salicylic Acid |
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Who should try
Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees
Natural Acne Solutions is worth trying if your acne mostly
consists of mild whiteheads and blackheads. Its balanced
approach of topical exfoliation + skin nourishing botanicals
is gentler than most salicylic acid formulations, and those
with very sensitive skin will be glad for the lack of benzoyl peroxide. You may have to give it a few weeks, as
the ingredients here are not especially potent (don't expect
next-day results from the spot treatment), but those with
patience who want to avoid irritation may be satisfied with
the results.
Who should
not
try Burt's Bees
Despite the low
concentrations of salicylic acid, user reviews still point
to some experiencing dryness and inflammation, so if you
know that you're sensitive to SA (or you've built up a
resistance to it), using Burt's Bees may not be a good idea.
The inclusion of SA even in the moisturizing lotion means
that your skin may also be left rather susceptible to sun
damage. For most with stubborn cases of moderate-to-severe
acne, these active ingredients will simply not be enough, as
exfoliating your top layer of skin cells may unclog some
pores, but it will not prevent deep pustules or cysts from
forming.
Average Price
$25 to $30 at
most online retailers
Alternatives
Clear Skin Max,
Zenmed Derma Cleanse, Murad Acne Complex, other natural
systems with low % SA
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