I had hoped that as I
approached my mid thirties (sob) that
bad skin would become a thing of the past.
After all, spots and
blemishes are just something that teens have to deal with right?
WRONG.
Every single month,
without fail, I’ll develop a small amount of pimples on my chin and it matter
not what I do, how I cleanse, what products I use or even what I eat, as sure
as the sun rises they’ll appear and do you know what, I still don’t know how to
get rid of them quickly.
For years and years I’ve
been mistreating my skin, thinking that applying harsh, stinging treatments and
strong astringents will somehow manage to make them disappear in an instant.
The reality is that I
was left with sore, burnt, flaky skin around the spot. And the spot was still
there but now it looked twice as angry and twice as noticeable.
Sigh.
If only REN Skincare’s ClearCalm Non-Drying Spot Treatment had been invented back in the day.
This gentle, targeted
and as the name may suggest, non drying treatment works to reduce and clear
blemishes without drying out your skin.
Hallelujah!
Formulated with
willow bark, this naturally derived precursor to salicylic acid helps to clear
your spots without irritating your skin.
A Maritime Pine and
Thyme Complex soothes your skin, aiding recovery and reducing the risks of
scarring , Xylitol from corn and wheat helps to keep the surrounding skin
healthy and hydrated and a Prebiotic Chlorella Extract supports your skins
natural microbiome and rebalances healthy bacteria.
Impressive I’m sure
you’ll agree.
The product itself is
almost a gel-serum in texture and has a very faint, botanical scent.
Lightweight and soft
in texture it is designed to be applied directly to your spots.
Unlike many
traditional spot treatments which can sting on application you’ll be pleased to
hear that no such reaction occurred here. In fact, my red angry skin actually
felt soothed, cool and more calm after it had been applied.
Unlike some
treatments which sit on top of the skin making make up application impossible,
this gel-serum sinks into the skin and once dried it disappears entirely,
allowing you to conceal the area should you desire.
After using the
product twice daily, even after just 24 hours I could see a reduction in size,
swelling and redness.
Better still, the
skin around the spot hadn’t been aggravated at all so my skin was able to repair
and heal without any additional irritation.
I’m so impressed by
this little wonder tube and urge all of you to invest in it.
Perfect for the
occasional breakout, sensitive skin or regular breakouts it is super gentle,
calming and soothing- just what your skin needs when it is angry and irritated.
REN’s Clear Calm Non-Drying Spot Treatment is available now and costs £20.
