I wrote a post just recently on oily/acne prone skin types, both my daughter and my son suffer from breakouts (teenage hormones), and I'm just getting them both into a proper skincare regime. Also whilst I've always had dry skin, since menopause I have seen a huge change of direction in my skin texture. Once dry, it's now prone to the odd breakout and it's when I have these flare ups that I need to switch my skincare regime.
The issue that I find with many products formulated for acne prone skin is that they can be harsh and often full of synthetic ingredients. Acne, especially when inflamed needs to be treated sympathetically although when it's impacting on life, I would always recommend seeing a professional dermatologist. However, for day to day then I would always suggest using products that contain natural ingredients, gentle but effective and formulated to treat the symptoms.
Polar White Birch Moisturising Cream is an incredibly lightweight cream. It sinks into the skin but doesn't leave any greasy film and thus doesn't clog pores . It's almost cooling to the touch and so ideal if you are having flare ups or have an oily skin. It can be used both morning and night and is vegan.
As you can see from the ingredient list there are a cocktail of ingredients formulated to help combat oily skin such as:-
- Betula Alba Bark WaterWHH / Extract - the fundamental ingredient here is White Birch, used in skincare as it's soothing, healing and helps calm irritated and inflamed skin. Both the bark and the leaves are used to help with sensitive, red skin. A natural anti-bacterial ingredient that helps rid the skin of bad bacteria.
- Sodium Hyaluronate - helps the skin retain moisture, provides nourishment and comfort to irritated skin.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract - another soothing ingredient, calms redness such as rosacea and is skin balancing and healing. Chamomile is full of anti-oxidants and can help with cell renewal.
- Nuphar Luterum Root Extract - I'd actually not researched this one before, from the roots of the yellow water lily, an extract that helps soothe and balance the skin. Water lilies also give instant hydration and give comfort to dry skin.
- Viola Odorata Extract - a cooling ingredient that calms inflamed skin. Healing and soothing making it ideal for flare ups.
The gel like texture sunk into my skin, it didn't leave that greasy film and also didn't sting, which again many products formulated for acne can sometimes do. I've actually passed on to my daughter to use now, as she really is suffering from stress (running around after myself with my broken ankle, her brother and work). She told me it feels nice and also sits well under her makeup, as doesn't make her foundation slide off.
Check out the rest of the range here (oh and also the amazing reviews) at www.naturasiberica.co.uk
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