I used Cleanse & Polish after a remommendation from a friend. My skin is still acne prone so I was really happy when I started to see an improvement in my skin after using both the Cleanse & Polish and the Skin Repair Moisturiser. Great products! Miss Pauline McKeown
Acne is a common, non-contagious skin complaint that affects so many of us. Characterised by blackheads, whiteheads, yellow pus-filled spots and redness caused by inflammation, a small percentage of which will form painful cysts that can cause scarring if left untreated.
Our skincare advice
- A gentle cleansing routine helps to reduce sebum levels and limits the amount of spot-causing bacteria. Cleanse your face and neck, morning and evening, using a mild cleanser such as our Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. Massage the purifying cream with your fingertips onto dry skin, soak the pure muslin cloth in warm water and use it to gently wipe away the cleanser.
- Gently pat your skin with a soft, clean towel, letting it dry naturally before applying any topical medication (if prescribed). You may find it helps to follow with an alcohol-free toner such as our Instant Boost Skin Tonic; this contains soothing aloe vera to help calm troubled, irritated skin.
- Every skin type needs the protection of a moisturiser. If it's oily, choose a product specifically formulated for oily, combination and problem skins. Our Skin Repair Light is a lightweight lotion that doesn't overload or block pores. Similarly, our After-Shaving Moisturiser is a light, easily-absorbed formula that contains self-heal, a natural remedy for skin irritation, protective natural source vitamin E and borage to help calm and moisturise.
- Be gentle to your skin - try not to scrub or over-treat it by using harsh products in an attempt to eradicate oiliness. Stripping the skin can aggravate it further and upset its natural balance, often triggering increased levels of sebum which may lead to more spots.
- Dab any spots with a little of our antiseptic secret weapon, Spot-On. The antibacterial blend of pure oils of melissa, lavender and tea tree works to calm and heal blemishes without drying out your skin.
- Leave skin looking calm, balanced and clear with our concentrated Deep Cleansing Mask. The special combination of green clay and manuka honey helps to draw out any impurities and excess oil.
Read our Acne fact sheet for more detailed skincare advice and treatments.
