There are so many different magical ingredients that go into skincare products these days, from age-defying collagen to the super-hydrating hyaluronic acid. But today I want to share one with you that you may not have heard of before … salicylic acid.
This clever beta hydroxy acid is actually nature’s way of tackling spots. It’s found in willow bark, and because it has amazing anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties it’s an effective exfoliant, removing dead skin cells, and is recognised as a safe way treat acne.
And that’s why my Willowbee® Mask and Cleanse got its name.
HOW DOES SALICYLIC ACID WORK?
There are lots of reasons we may suffer breakouts, from the food we eat to our genes, but spots appear when our pores are blocked by excess oil and dead cells. This traps the nasty bacteria and causes those pesky pimples.
Salicylic acid gets to work by going deeper into our pores, dissolving the bacteria and breaking down the dead cells as well as encouraging our skin to produce less sebum. All this means fewer pustules, blackheads and whiteheads.
This multi-functional must-have not only detoxes your skin, but it also helps heals imperfection as well as targeting those tell-tale signs of ageing.
It's the first Heaven product that contains bark from the willow tree, a natural and organic alternative to aspirin. The great news is, It's ideal for all skin types too and can also be used to tackle rosacea and eczema.
HOW TO USE: Massage into your skin after your cleansing routine and leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Alternatively you can apply before bedtime, leave overnight for an intensive moisturising treatment, and wash off the next morning.
"I thought it may be a good product to get rid of my blackheads and a few lines, I’m only 30 so I wanted an all round firm Smith and even skin tone. I got NEW SKIN , I love this mask. Thank you heaven!" - Daisy.
"I’ve been using this product for almost a month now and it’s become a permanent part of my daily skincare routine. My skin feels hydrated and smooth and my skin tone appears more even. Very happy!" - Sally.
