4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product, September 5, 2009
This review is from: Acne Purifying Gel Cleanser - 5 oz - Liquid (Health and Beauty)
I've been a fan of burt's bees products for years. The natural aspect is one of the stand out reasons, and also because they're reasonably priced and work well. I've had problems with acne for years, mostly cystic, and now if it's going to happen, it's usually around that 'time of the month' when my hormones are off their rocker.
This cleanser was thinner in consistency then expected, more just liquid then a gel. But it smells amazing -- lemony -- and it has a nice lather and leaves the skin feeling great. It doesn't feel drying or like it stripped my skin bare like a lot of acne products can. Actually pretty moisturizing, as I don't feel the need to add a moisturizer like I usually would after washing my face.
I like using a combo of products with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. I figure why go with one when you can hit potential break outs with both? This burt's bees cleanser is in the salicylic acid family, deriving it naturally from willow bark extract. It contains 1.0% Salicylic acid.
Also contains beet extract and evening primrose extract. It does not contain sulfates, parabens,phthalates or petrochemicals(as stated on the label).
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Natural? Who cares? It cleared up my skin, September 2, 2009
I am an adult acne sufferer and I believe it started when I became a zookeeper (dirt, sweat, stress). It's been about years since my flare ups got bad. I used about everything. I have been using this for two weeks, and not only has it cleared up pimples, but has very much reduced the acne "scabbing" that I get from my (very bad) habit of picking. This has also been the hottest weeks of the year (my worst breakout tine) I am incredible fair and have sensitive skin and my face has absolutley ZERO redness. My only issue is that my blackheads aren't clearing. Try it, it seems like it is worth the money because I haven't even made a dent in it, and I usually wash 3 times a day. Give it a shot!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth it, October 1, 2009
I was excited to see that Burt's Bees has a new product line for acne. I've used it twice a day since I purchased it, and it cleared up the breakout on my forehead. Surprisingly, the gel wash has not stripped or irritated my skin. I've been using Acne Free for a year, and this acne wash has been more effective in a shorter time span. Its also cheaper. I really like the light, refreshing scent.
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