Frequently asked questions
What is BREAKOUTS skin concern all about?
+Spots, bumps + blemishes.
If you’re concerned about spots, bumps, blemishes and acne, then your skin concern is BREAKOUTS. Acne101 - acne is an inflammatory skin condition, dependent on various factors (none of which include “something that you are doing the wrong way") but is actually linked to:
* The way your skin sheds dead cells.
* The amount of sebum you produce.
* Inflammation.
* Genetics play a key role in acne-prone skin, determining the number, size and productivity of your sebaceous glands (are you curious to know what your genes say about your acne?)
Hormones, influenced by genes, can also affect your skin’s oiliness. P. acnes is a bacteria that causes acne, and skin oil (also referred to as sebum) is the primary nutrition source for this bacteria. More oiliness = more food for P. acnes = more chance of developing acne.
Blemishes that usually accompany breakouts are part of the inflammatory process and often present long after the lesions have healed. The dark (after) marks are called Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH).
Another inflammatory reaction is "overnight zits'' - caused by an acnegenic reaction. A facial massage, extraction or product may cause inflammation of the follicle wall, which in turn cuts off oxygen. Without oxygen, P. acnes flourishes unchecked, and suddenly, you have a new pimple when you wake up in the morning.
What is the SPOTLESS Blemish spot stick?
+SPOTLESS Blemish Spot Stick is a 100% natural, oil-based concentrate to treat occasional bumps, blemishes and pimples. A high-performance product, SPOTLESS contains more than 70% acne-busting actives. Extremely gentle and non-irritating, blemishes can be dabbed AM and PM, even a few extra times per day to expedite results.
The backbone of this super-efficient formula is Niaouli - a gentle, natural oil rich in the constituents α-pinene and α-terpineol, which are highly effective in combating the acne-causing bacteria P. acnes.
Active molecules extracted from Schisandra berries control inflammation and reduce the synthesis of melanin.
Both actions target active red, inflamed bumps as well as the pigmented (after)marks that continue long after acne has cleared. High Linoleic Acid (HLA) Safflower Oil is the perfect carrier oil for acne-prone skin. Perfect synergy for effective results!