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Skin Booster- Salycylic acid 2%

Skin Booster- Salycylic acid 2%

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Enhance the effectiveness of your moisturiser by using our single-ingredient serums - Skin boosters.

These can be used alone or mixed in with your moisturiser for a personalised, super effective experience. Choose the appropriate skin booster for your specific needs each day.Transform your moisturizer into a personalised super. Get the skin boosts you need from our range! 

Are you overworked, tired and stressed? Drinking coffee as you rush between meetings and deadlines?Are you living in the fastlane with no time to destress and relax?

 

Is your skin suffering as a result? We all hate acne, it lowers your self confidence and the scars! They last a lifetime.

Our miraculous Salicylic acid skin booster, is like the espresso that keeps your skin' going. It removes dead skin and excess oil, preventing whiteheads and blackheads.  The beta hydroxy acid (BHA) acts as an exfoliant and destroys the ‘glue’ responsible for breakouts, oily and uneven skins.

Salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, tightening the skin, reducing the appearance of pores and prevents acne.

You know what the best part is?

Our products are kind and gentle on skin, the environment and proudly cruelty free. Isn't that something!

 

Not tested on animals

 

 

"...Awesome stuff!!!This is such a wonderful product and worth it for the price because you don't use very much on a daily (if used daily) basis.

I put a drop with my rose water every day and it keeps my skin clear and fresh looking. I've really seen a better appearance in my skin (blackheads less visible) from using this skin shot regularly."

Siobhan

 


Salicylic – derived from acetylsalicylic acid, or aspirin is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). It is oil (lipid) soluble – which AHA are not.  This allows the BHA to penetrate oily pores and help to exfoliate the pore itself. It breaks down the ‘glue’ that causes breakouts and oily, uneven skins. It helps the cell to let go of the excess sebum that oily skins like to hold on to.

 

Like AHAs, beta hydroxy acid (BHA) also acts as an exfoliant increasing the shedding of dead skin cells. BHA is extremely useful for treating breakouts and helps manage keratosis pilaris and other conditions that involve blocked or clogged pores.

Benefits

Softens the contents of clogged pores: The oil-soluble ingredient is able to penetrate the pores, loosen the "glue" that causes the skin cells to stick together, and remove the contents of clogged pores that lead to superficial acne, like whiteheads, blackheads, and small red pimples.

Removes excess oil: Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, it can penetrate beneath the skin’s surface to clean out excess sebum from the pores and reduce oiliness. This can, in turn, also lead to an improvement in the appearance of pores.

Prevents whiteheads and blackheads: Not only does salicylic acid treat existing breakouts, because salicylic acid targets whiteheads and blackheads directly, it prevents them from returning to the surface level of your skin.

Combats acne: Because it is lipophilic, salicylic acid can penetrate deep into pores to prevent acne from forming in the future.

Minimizes pores: As an astringent product, salicylic acid can tighten the skin, thereby reducing the appearance of pores.

Reduces inflammation: Salicylic acid belongs to the same class of drugs as aspirin (salicylates). Because of salicylic acid's anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to address irritation and redness related to breakouts.

Its also a great ingredient to help combat Fungal Acne !

 

Full description 

TYPE OF INGREDIENT: Exfoliant

MAIN BENEFITS: Sloughs off dead skin, removes excess oil, and reduces whiteheads and blackheads.

WHO SHOULD USE IT: In general, those who have oily skin and are looking to treat superficial acne, like whiteheads, blackheads, and small red pimples.

HOW OFTEN CAN YOU USE IT: Used in moderation until you know your skin can handle it without irritation. If your skin tolerates it, you can increase the frequency to twice a day, unless you know you'll be getting direct sun exposure, then it should only be applied at night.

WORKS WELL WITH: ingredients that soothe the skin.

DON'T USE WITH: Although salicylic acid can be combined with other exfoliating ingredients, to avoid irritation, it's best to stick to only one exfoliant at a time.



 

Warnings and contra indications - 

Do not use if allergic to aspirin! Discontinue any use on the face of retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and alpha hydroxyls, as well as any chemical anti-aging exfoliants, eyebrow growth serums, or any "brightening" skin care products at least two to three weeks prior to any microblading/dermabrasion procedure.This formula should not be used on sensitive, peeling or compromised skin. Please always wear sunscreen. 

To avoid excess peeling/irritation of the skin be careful when using salicylic acid together with abrasive soaps or cleansers, alcohol-containing products, or other topical acne or peeling products (e.g. benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, sulfur, tretinoin), soaps or cosmetics that dry the skin.  

Warning: Salicylic acid should be used with caution in patients with chronic renal (kidney) insufficiency, gastric ulcer, severe anemia, patients intolerant to salicylate or diabetes. Avoid prolonged and excessive use on large area of body or on broken or inflamed skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or other mucous membrane. It should also be used with caution on extremities of patients with impaired peripheral circulation.

Note: This product is not medicine. If you are fighting extensive or persistent acne, please consult a physician. Effective medicine exists to fight acne successfully, including retinoic acid and benzoyl peroxide.

Patch testing prior to use is advised: Apply product to a small area once a day for three days to test if you are sensitive to this product. Start with one application daily. If dryness or peeling occurs reduce application to once a day or every other day. If you develop severe irritation, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, blistering, or difficulty breathing, rinse off, cease use and consult a physician right away. Keep out of reach of children.

Sunburn Alert: This product contains a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.

 

Directions

Use in evening. Apply a small dot directly on spots for visible improvement or apply a small amount over the nose and blackhead area. Best to use a drop or 2 in your moisturizer. 

 

Ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Salicylic acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Salicylic acid, Propeniodol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

 


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