Empties Post Volume XL: January 2016

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I tend to like to purge things before the new year begins, and toward the end of 2015 I decided to donate piles of things that we were no longer using, and throw out things that were broken (and beyond repair). I like to start the new year off without feeling burdened by things that just take up space without ever being used. When it came to skincare products, I rounded up a pile of nearly used up products and decided to keep them in sight on my counter so that I would finish them up and recycle their bottles and jars early in the year. I actually found that method so effective that I am now making this a practice– otherwise things get forgotten about and lost in the back of the cabinet as new products find their way into my life. 

Here is what I used up in January:

1) Relogy Dual Action Treatment Foam (Reviewed here): This cleanser lived in my shower for quite a long while, and I used it whenever I had pesky monthly breakouts. I found that it was remarkably effective at eradicating breakouts without drying out my skin. I really like that it is 95% natural, and that it is a gentle non-stripping foam.

Dual-action Treatment Foam. (It’s bubbly for a reason, not just ‘cause it’s fun.) 95% Natural, Relogy’s Treatment Foam uses the power of oxygenated bubbles to penetrate deep into your pores to start clearing acne immediately. This step also makes your skin look and feel softer, smoother and healthier. Use it as a cleanser with rinsing, or just apply and let it dry!

Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (from white willow bark - a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many of the systemic causes of blemishes) 0.5%, Benzalkonium Chloride 0.2% (gentle anti-bacterial often used in eye drops), Water, Sodium Laurel Sulfate (skin cleansing agent/soap derived from palm or coconut oils), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (derived from coconut oil - helps remove dirt and oil from the skin), Decyl Glycoside (derived from corn starch and coconut - helps remove dirt and oil from the skin), Sorbitol (derived from corn syrup - used to prevent moisture loss), Propylene Glycol (organic compound used as a stabilizer, delivery system and skin conditioning agent), Panthenol (a derivative of vitamin B5 used for moisturizing), PEG-75 (skin lubricant made from plant lanolin - used for moisturizing), Meadowfoam Flower Oil (extract from meadowfoam flower for moisture and anti-aging), Tetrasodium EDTA (preservative), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot Orange) Extract (natural anti-septic to promote healing).

2) Alba Botanica Natural Very Emollient Body Lotion (Reviewed here): I really love this lotion, and have been purchasing it for years. It is filled with healthy ingredients, is easy on the wallet, and is widely available. I tend to pick mine up from Whole Foods when I am grocery shopping, but periodically find it on sale online. It leaves skin nourished, moisturized and very soft. I cut open the bottle and scraped out every last drop, and will definitely be purchasing another bottle soon.

An exquisitely light, natural body lotion packed with rich botanical emollients to soothe and soften skin while providing 100% daily hydration.*  Alba Botanica Very Emollient™Body Lotion blends aloe vera, green tea and chamomile extracts plus antioxidants to help nourish and replenish skin on contact.  Perfect for use in massage.  This rich lotion absorbs quickly so it feels light enough to use all day, every day.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Shea Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Certified Organic Ingredient), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Chamomila Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol (Certified Organic Ingredient), Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Fragrance

No:  Animal Testing, Artificial Colors, Parabens, Phthalates, Sodium Lauryl / Laureth Sulfate or Sodium Methyl Sulfate.

3) Kiwi Glow Daily Skin Moisturizer Oil in Earth (Reviewed here): I love using body oils, and during the colder months I layer them under heavy creams or body butters to keep my skin super soft and moisturized. I really like Kiwi Glow oils, and promptly opened a fresh new bottle as soon as I finished this one.

This divine oil has hints of frankincense, patchouli and vanilla. Very earthy, very relaxing. Honestly! We only use simple, natural ingredients to create our daily skin oil. Pure, organic, cold-pressed sesame, known for its healing properties and skin benefits, is the foundation of this luxurious, lightweight oil. Did you know you consume four pounds of damaging toxins through your pores every year? Its why Kiwi Glow contains antioxidants that remove these harmful contagions, leaving your skin luminous and hydrated. Kiwi Glow also has an abundance of nourishing vitamins- A, E and B complex - to rejuvenate your skin naturally form smoother, healthier looking skin. Kiwi Glow is non greasy, absorbs easily and a little goes a long way.

4) Caress Adore Forever Body Wash (Reviewed here): This bright floral is offset by a slightly tangy berry top note that is warmed by the Amber, Honey and Vanilla. It is rich, yet light and airy. It is a lovely scent that fills the shower with its lovely aroma. It has a rich foam that cleans the skin without stripping it, and I it is emollient enough that I used it for shaving as well.

Caress presents a fine fragrance breakthrough with the world's first body wash with Fragrance Release Pearls. A touch-activated technology that releases a burst of perfume every time you touch your skin, all day long. New Caress Love Forever, an irresistible feminine fragrance with floral musk and sparkling pink roses laced in amber.

5) Rituals Himalaya Scrub (Reviewed here): One word, AMAZING!

Revitalize your skin with Rituals Himalaya Wisdom Detox Scrub Salt - a deep cleansing, ultra-softening and cooling body scrub. It combines the ancient Ayurvedic ingredient Holy Basil for its calming properties with Fresh Mint to revitalize your body. Directions: Massage Rituals Himalaya Wisdom Deep Cleansing Scrub Salt into dampened skin. Rinse off with warm water in the shower or bath.

6) eSalon HEART LOCK IT Color Safe Shampoo (Reviewed here): This is such a gentle shampoo that is specifically formulated to prevent color-treated hair from fading. It is non-stripping, and was very kind to my color-treated curly hair.

Heart Lock It Color Safe Shampoo gently cleanses color-treated hair without using harsh ingredients that cause color to fade. This nourishing blend of proteins and amino acids deeply moisturizes and strengthens all hair types, leaving you with beautiful results.

• Sulfate-free to extend the life of your hair color
• Protects color-treated hair
• Helps prevent damage due to environmental stress
• Gentle enough for daily use. For all hair types.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/EAU, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamide MEA, Silk Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Polysilicone-15, C11-15 Pareth-7, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl, Tetrastearate, Laureth-9, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum).

7) eSalon LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY Color Safe Conditioner (Reviewed here): This conditioner is super moisturizing, and effectively detangles hair and controls frizz. It's pretty hard to find a conditioner that makes my naturally curly hair shiny, but this one actually does.

Love Unconditionally Color Safe Conditioner adds moisture and shine to color-treated hair. Packed with beneficial amino acids and proteins, this advanced formula is designed to strengthen and soften all hair types, but is gentle enough to protect color from fading. Use it daily to condition and detangle color-treated hair.

• Nourishes hair cuticle to seal in color
• Sulfate-free to extend the life of your hair color
• Helps prevent damage and breakage from chemical treatments
• Guards against enviromental damage
• Natural proteins hydrate color-treated hair
• Gentle enough for daily use. For all hair types.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/EAU, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Silk Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polysilicone-15, Disodium EDTA, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum).

8) Terax Hydrate Color Locking Leave-In Conditioner (Reviewed here): I seldom use up a product before I review it, but by the time that I reviewed this I had about two sprays left. I absolutely love this stuff, and will definitely be buying a bottle soon. This leave my hair soft, frizz-free and manageable.

Terax Hydrate is a leave in moisturizing conditioner designed to close the cuticle after washing and treatment to seal in color and lock in moisture. Their exclusive blend of botanical extracts featuring sage, chamomile, fennel, hops and yarrow provide superior moisture benefits. Sunflower seed extract helps to preserve and extend the life of your color treatment. Use with either of Terax's Crema rinse out conditioners to pH balance the hair.

Ingredients: Deionized Water, Propanediol, Lauryl Alcohol, Arnica Montana, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow), Helianthus Annus (Sunflower Seed), Chamomile, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel), Humulus Lupulus (Hops), Urtica Dioica (Nettle), Salvia Officinalis (Sage), Glyceryl Caprylate, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 80, Fragrance.

9) Marc Anthony Hydrating Coconut Oil Shea Butter Deep Nourishing Conditioning Treatment: I love deep conditioners, and the more emollient and moisturizing the better. This left my hair soft, moisturized and frizz-free. I would definitely use this again!

Marc Anthony Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Conditioner, extra hydrating formula instantly smoothes frizz and repairs split ends and breakage while creating soft, luxurious, supple hair. Coconut Oil and Shea Butter restore, protect and revive shine. Biotin deeply penetrates to fortify, nourish and supercharge healthier, faster growth. Hair is left healthy and frizz free. Color safe.

10) ProfilePRO Custom Scent Jasmine Lola's Shampoo: I really liked this shampoo based upon my limited experience with it, but sample sizes of shampoo or conditioner generally don't provide enough product to really see how my hair will respond to them over a longer period of time.

11) Aesop Classic Shampoo: I really liked this shampoo, and found it gentle and non-stripping, but once again I wasn't able to test it long enough to determine whether it was a good fit for my hair.

Aesop Black Label hair collection includes shampoos and conditioners scented with natural botanicals and enriched with proteins. The line is specially designed to address the unique needs of your scalp and hair without stripping hair of its natural protective oil.

Aesop Classic Shampoo is a balanced, gentle formula that lets you thoroughly cleanse your hair and scalp without stripping natural oils. Designed for frequent use, Classic Shampoo is perfect for all hair types.

12) TATCHA Radiant Deep Brightening Serum (Reviewed here): This lovely serum hydrates and brightens the skin, and gives it an overall evenness in tone. I absolutely love this serum.

A hydrating, brightening serum powered by time-tested Asian botanicals to bring color clarity and radiance to the skin. Contains licorice root, jujuba, scutellaria and silk extracts as well as squalane and HADASEI-3 Bioactive Complex, a proprietary blend of rice bran, green tea and red algae extract.

Formulated without mineral oil, synthetic color, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, PEGs, PPGs, urea, DEA, TEA or phthalates. Ideal for combination skin.

13) StriVectin-SD Instant Scrub: I found this sample sitting in my sample drawer, and didn't even realize that I had it. I'm not sure what I expected, but it was so gentle, soothing and calming that I was able to use it everyday without irritating my skin. I would definitely purchase a full size tube.

StriVectin-SD Scrub is an exfoliating scrub that cleanses and instantly retexturizes skin. Key ingredients provide exfoliation, while calming and soothing the skin, priming it for maximum absorption of StriVectin treatment products.

Removes surface impurities and dry skin cells to promote greater luminosity, smoothing of rough areas and improvements in skin texture and tone. See results in your mirror immediately and over time.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyethylene, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-2 Cocamide, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus (Sun_ower) Seed Oil), Sucrose Cocoate, Triethanolamine, Jojoba Esters, Alcohol, Polyquaternium-39, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10- 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Avena Sativa Kernel Flour (Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour), Myristyl Nicotinate, Disodium Edta, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract (Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract), Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Oil (Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Oil), Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil (Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Oil), Hexamethylindanopyran, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil), Mentha Piperita Oil (Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil), Dodecahydro- Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Homolinalyl Acetate, P-Menthanone.

14) Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum: I had about 5 sample vials of Black Orchid, and thought that I wouldn't like it on my skin, but every single time I wear it I find myself repeatedly sniffing my wrist and feeling happy. I also get so many compliments when I wear it that I finally caved and purchased a full size bottle.

The custom grown (and über rare) TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID is the show-stopping note in this incredibly luxurious scent. Sultry woods and rich fruit accords help to bring out the skin's natural perfume, and the jet-black, art-deco inspired bottle adds to the fragrance's overall glamour.

Notes: Black Truffle, Black Orchid, Black Plum, Noir Gourmand Accord, Patchouli.

15) Goldfaden MD Doctor's Scrub: I have used several sample packets of this exfoliant, and really like it a lot. I need a few more tries to decide whether I want to buy it.

Dr. Goldfaden's coveted exfoliator contains powerful ruby crystals that provide immediate cell renewal by polishing away dead surface cells, leaving brighter, clearer and younger-looking skin. Daily use improves the appearance of fine lines, reduces pore size, and leaves you with a healthy, radiant complexion.

Created by renowned dermatologist Gary Goldfaden M.D., this naturally conscience range forgoes chemical ingredients in favour of antioxidants and active plant-based complexes that offer the most effective results.

Ingredients: Ruby Crystals, Distilled Water, Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel, Squalene, Hyaluronic Acid, Laurenth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylamide, Butylene Glycol, Seaweed Extracts, Phenoethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oil Of Grapefruit, Red Tea Extract.

What did you finish up, toss out, give-away, or return in January? Did you find any must-haves, or regrettable purchases? Do tell!

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By Request: My Stash of Facial Cleansers

I received a request to reveal my entire skincare stash, but that would make for one mighty overwhelming post to contemplate. Therefore, I decided the only sane way to tackle this task was to break it into types of products. As a result of this choice, logic dictated that I do so in the order that I would use the products- thus I began with my cleansers. 

I tend to rotate cleansers based upon the needs of my skin at any given moment. The exception is when I am testing out new products because one has to use them for an uninterrupted and sustained period of time in order to determine their efficacy.

1) Tatcha One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil (review forthcoming). Best cleansing oil that I have tried!

2) *Relogy Dual Action Treatment Foam (reviewed here). Very effective and gentle!

3) *Coral Actives Retinol Exfoliating Cleanser (reviewed here). You had me at Retinol! Wonderful!

4) Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser (reviewed here). Nice creamy lather!

5) Sponge- Gel Katharistiko (reviewed here). One of the best cleansers I have ever used!

6) *vbeauté Evidence Eraser (reviewed here). Wonderfully effective and so gentle.

7) Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser (review forthcoming). I really like this cleanser. 

8) *Gold Sakura Facial Cleansing Foam Shirasu Line (reviewed here). Leaves you squeaky clean!

9) *Gold Sakura Hinoki Deitanseki Facial Cleansing Foam with Charcoal and Hinoki Oil (reviewed here). A lovely deep cleaning cleanser.

10) Tatcha Classic Rice Enzyme Powder (review forthcoming). Unquestionably the best of the best!

11) *Gold Sakura Beauty Bar Soap from the Hinoki Kurocha Line (reviewed here). Unique and lovely cleansing experience.

12) Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Soap (reviewed here). Tried and true. It has fine exfoliating granules that leaves your skin silky smooth!

While cleansing waters aren't cleansers in the traditional sense, they are nonetheless cleansers of sorts- and thus warranted inclusion.

13) Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water (reviewed here). An absolute staple, and my very favorite cleansing water of all time!

14) La Roche-Posay Solution Micellaire Physiologique (reviewed here). A very nice cleansing water.

*Denotes Press Samples

Relogy Natural Acne Treatment System- Review

As I have mentioned before, while I am not acne prone, I do have periodic hormonal breakouts, or those caused from a reaction to skincare products. As previously noted, I have also received numerous emails from readers with acne who are looking for highly effective and safe products to eradicate those pesky pimples. This weekend I received two emails from readers asking whether I knew of a good acne skincare line that was both natural and vegan. Normally I would have had to do extensive research to find an answer for their query, but thankfully I had already been testing out Relogy Natural Acne Treatments, and knew that this line was good enough to recommend without hesitation.

According to Relogy, "This time, it will be different – because Relogy is different from ordinary acne care products. Relogy's revolutionary formulation combines effective acne treatment, with the power of natural ingredients, to bring you gentle, anti- inflammatory and healing effects -- without the usual drying and irritation of other acne products. Relogy's two step process is the easiest, fastest and most-side effect free acne treatment you've tried...."

Step 1:  Dual Action Treatment Foam:  According to Relogy their Dual Action Treatment Foam "uses the natural healing power of Citrus Bergamie, made from the Bergamot orange, which is a fragrant hybrid fruit grown in southern Italy.  Bergamot is used for its cooling, refreshing effect on the skin.  Bergamot is ideally suited to help calm inflamed skin.  It also has natural anti-septic and oil-reducing properties that aid in the healing and prevention of acne.  Meadowfoam Seed Oil comes from a small, herbaceous winter-spring annual.  It is a powerful anti-oxidant and natural moisturizer known for its rejuvenating properties, and ability to keep skin hydrated and supple, which aids in prevention of acne scarring.  Salicylic Acid is a mildly acidic organic molecule derived from the bark of the White Willow tree.  Salicylic Acid works as an exfoliant, speeding up cellular turnover to lift dead skin cells and reveal new skin beneath.  It has mild inflammation-fighting effects, so it can reduce redness and swelling on the surface of your skin and can improve skin tone and texture.  It also helps reduce excess oil on the surface of your skin and in your pores."

One of the first things that I really liked about this cleanser is the fact that it can be used as a non-rinsing topical treatment when you don't need to wash your entire face, but when you do need to deal with a breakout, or you can just use it as a standard rinse-off cleanser. When I used it as a spot-treatment I applied a very small amount directly to my pimples and let it dry down. When I used it as a rinse-off cleanser I applied a single pump to warm damp skin, washed my face using circular motions, and then rinsed it off.  The cleansing foam smells clean and fresh, and feels really nice on the skin. I was worried that my combination skin might feel stripped, but it didn't in the least bit. I really like the way that my skin looks and feels after use. It somehow managed to eliminate my pimples without drying out my skin!

Ingredients: Water, Salicylic Acid (from Willow Tree Bark), Benzalkonium Chloride, Sodium Laurel Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Clycoside, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, PEG-75, Meadownfoam Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methyl Paraben, Propl Paraben, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (orange) Extract, FD&C Blue #1.

Step 2: Skin Balancing Lotion with Coconut Milk:  "Organic Coconut Milk and Jojoba are just two of the beneficial botanicals used in this hydrating skin balancing lotion.  Native Americans have long used Jojoba for its natural ability to heal wounds.  It has anti-microbial properties, which means it actually discourages the growth of some bacterial and fungal microbes that attack the skin.  In addition, the chemical composition of Jojoba closely resembles that of the skin's natural sebum, so it is gentle and easily absorbed.  The rich tropical smell of Coconut Oil and Coconut Milk combined with its many topical skin benefits makes this oil and excellent daily face and body moisturizer, and its disinfectant and anti-microbial properties help to keep moisture from escaping from the skin, which aids in retaining softness and suppleness." This lotion is made from 100% natural and vegan ingredients!

I must confess that I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that my skin was left so soft and supple after using this lotion. I love the short list of healthy ingredients, and I love that it moisturized my skin while while healing the pimples. Generally I have avoided applying lotions and creams to broken out areas because that generally makes matters worse, but not so with this anti-inflammatory rich balancing lotion. This is a lovely product well worth its weight in gold for those dealing with breakouts!

To use: "take a pea-sized amount and massage into your skin.... It is the perfect addition to the foam, keeping your skin soft, smooth, hydrated and balanced, even as the foam is hard at work killing acne bacteria. If you have naturally oily skin, we recommend using these product just once per day."

Ingredients: Purified water, certified organic coconut oil, certified organic jojoba, emulsifying wax, glycerin, certified organic coconut milk, allantoin, phenoxyethanal.

Targeted Acne Spot Treatment: According to Relogy, "When needed use after cleansing and before moisturizing. Uses seaweed extract from the Chondrus Crispus plant, gathered from the icy waters along the rugged coastal regions of the North Atlantic.  It is also used as a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, which can block pores.  Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract is a pro-biotic used for its anti-inflammatory properties.  Rosemary Leaf Extract is known to protect skin cells, fight signs of aging and the formation of dark spots.  The effect of stress and toxins on skin are lessened by Rosemary Leaf, as it safeguards a protective protein known as HSP70.  Tea Tree Leaf Oil offers a natural, skin-friendly way to clear acne due to its antiseptic properties for treating wounds and preventing infections, and Salicylic Acid, made from Willow Tree Bark, provides an extremely effective and targeted treatment for acne spots and can improve the look and feel of the skin. Targeted spot treatment goes straight to work on existing blemishes to further boost your results."

This is a really great acne spot treatment product, and I love the roller ball applicator. It is convenient and easy to use, and it is also very portable. I found it quite effective both before my pimples erupted, and also after they clearly announced themselves. I noticed that it knocked down the red inflamed areas very quickly and that my pimples were eliminated in record time. I will always have this on hand to spot treat pimples when they occur.

Directions and recommendations from Relogy: "Using the soothing rollerball applicator, apply directly to the acne blemish, avoiding surrounding skin. Use up to twice daily. Usage instructions: We recommend using RELOGY twice per day, every day if you have persistent acne, and once per day for occasional breakouts and to prevent future breakouts once your acne has cleared."

Ingredients: Water, Glycereth-18, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus (seaweed) Extract, Menthol, Bisabolol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanolm Ethylhexylglycerin

Overall assessment: Relogy has made a significant breakthrough in the natural skincare range of acne treatment products. Their products eradicate acne gently yet effectively, and will appeal to people who want to use a more natural line that is vegan and cruelty-free. This is viable alternative to the more conventional acne treatment systems, and it is so easy and pleasant to use. I must say, I am quite impressed!

2 month supply for $49.95

Available from Relogy.
PR Samples sent for consideration. All views expressed are categorically my own.