Clear Skin Days – The gentle solution for blemish prone skin of all ages

This is a sponsored collaboration in association with Clear Skin Days

Have you ever woken up, looked in the mirror, seen a hormonal breakout and been baffled by where to go or what to use on your skin? Are you, or do you have a teenager with acne and blemish prone skin reaching for harsh, astringent products because you don’t know what else to use?  Well it’s Clear Skin Days – The gentle solution for blemish prone skin of all ages. There is a product suitable for everyone of all ages, whether you have acne prone skin, blackheads, hormonal breakouts, oily skin or teenage skin.

My Family and I ( my sons aged 14 and 23 ) have been using this brand for over a year now. It’s a brand I trust, that I know works on the delicate skin of a teenager, the thinning, hormonal skin I have and everyone in between. It is such a unique brand in that they use 12 or less raw ingredients to treat, clear and protect the skins natural barrier. No stripping, no drying out of the skin, no harsh chemicals and no down time.

Acne can happen at any age. I think it is “usually” associated with puberty but can happen at any age. It is very distressing and “typically” consists of blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, spots and cysts. Your skin can become painful and inflamed. Acid exfoliants work particularly well – Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic, will help with blackheads and blocked pores and remove skin cells allowing for a smoother, brighter skin. I also appreciate how hard it can be to get a teenager to wash their face regularly. These products are so bright and fun to look at and so easy to use, without stinging, drying or causing redness that even a young teenager will enjoy using the cleanser and moisturiser daily. A more mature skin (Like mine) will have the ease of knowing exactly what this brand does and enjoy the skincare benefits it offers – protect against daily environmental stressors and prevent premature ageing – whilst easily slotting in to our usual skincare regime.

Vegan, cruelty free, gluten free, fragrance free and with an incredibly comprehensive range of products, Clear Skin Days is a brand you can trust. Having tested and tried the whole range, today I am focusing on the following five products:-

Clarifying Cleanser – Exfoliate & Reduce Oil with Glycolic Acid & Salicylic Acid

The most important part of any skincare regime (Aside from daily SPF) is cleansing your face twice a day. But not all cleansers are equal  There is a myth that anyone with oily, blemish prone or acne skin needs harsh, drying cleansers that are no fun to use – that’s just not true.  Containing 2% Salicylic Acid to deep clean pores and dissolve oil, 2% Glycolic Acid to slough away dead skin cells and brighten the skin and Aloe Vera to hydrate and soothe the skin, this gentle, yet effective daily cleanser is wonderful at cleansing all non dry skin types.

What I love about this daily use cleanser is how it can be used by the whole family. My young teenager uses this on his blackheads and breakouts to keep his skin clean, clear and protect the skins barrier without drying it out. My eldest son in his 20’s loves the freshness of this for a quick morning cleanse to control oil and unblock trapped hairs associated with shaving and I love to use this at the time of the month when I get my hormonal breakouts. It is a lovely fresh, light foam cleanser that thoroughly deep cleanses the skin, works great as a second cleanse and really gets deep down into the pores.

• Shake well before use

• Massage a small amount into damp skin for 20-30 seconds

• Rinse thoroughly and pat face dry

Clarifying Toner – Even Tone & Hydrate

This toner is so good it is like a miracle worker – especially if you have blackheads around the nose and chin area. I find it is so effective at clearing the skin, drawing out impurities and and leaving the skin looking so fresh and smooth. Containing 2% Lactic Acid – which is super gentle and suitable for all skin types – to gently exfoliate and and remove dead skin cells, Liquorice Extract to brighten and soothe the skin and Amino Acid derivatives to balance and hydrate the skin whilst reducing excess oil, this works wonders after cleansing.

It is a super lightweight, non greasy toner that can be swiped across the skin with a reusable cotton pad, to not only freshen the skin but slough away those dead skin cells, drawing the impurities out of the skin without purging. Honesty this is so good and works so quickly, even when my skin is in a good place with minimal breakouts I slot this into my usual skincare regime as it leaves my skin so soft, smooth and glowing.

NEW BHA PHA Pore Refining Solution

This product is absolutely epic and so unique!! The BHA PHA Pore Refining Solution can be slotted into your regime either morning or evening as and when you need it. It is designed to exfoliate the skin at multiple levels, unclogging pores and, overtime, reducing blackhead formation!!! Wow! Now this is potent, yet gentle and depending on your skin type and concern 3 x per week is a good indicator of use.

Concentrated plant extracts and actives work together in synergy to decongest and refine the skin without drying it out and leaving it feeling tight and sore, or looking red. Containing 4% Betaine Salicylate (BHA) this is anti-microbial, exfoliates, moisturises, improves skin tone, improves skins texture, unclogs pores and removes blackheads. It also contains 4% Gluconolactone (PHA) which being a larger molecule, penetrates more slowly into the skin, providing a more gentle exfoliation into the upper levels of the skin improving skin texture. Chamomile Extract is also included as a mild astringent which helps regenerate the skin and tighten pores as well as adding those soothing and calming properties.

This solution means business, it gets to work at removing blackheads, smoothing and improving the skins texture, which is important in an inflamed, scarred skin, brightens the skin, reduces redness which again, is usually present in a blemish prone skin and just gives a reduced appearance to all blemishes. Definitely one to keep in the bathroom cupboard, this can also be used as a mask in specific areas such as across the nose and chin.

Blemish Clearing Drops – Reduce & Calm

These drops are my personal favourite for “emergency” moments. These drops are a real targeted treatment to reduce inflammation and redness on a blemish, however i have been using these for almost a year, as has my teenager, and i can confirm that on use, when we get a blemish pop up, we pop some of this on it and by the next morning the blemish is practically gone and definitely gone by day two. Now obviously everyone has different skin types but  the results we personally have seen using these drops has been incredible.

I call them my SOS drops! Containing 1% Zinc which helps to calm and reduce the appearance of blemishes, 2% Salicylic Acid to dissolve oil and unblock pores and 2% Niacinamide to help fade flare ups and reduce excess oil, these are super handy in a blemish emergency.

Mattifying Barrier Moisturiser – Reduces Oil & Soothe

Super cooling and lightweight, this gel moisturiser is an absolute joy to use. It immediately cools, calms and soothes the skin, mattifying it without leaving it feeling tight or dry and sits beautifully under make up. More suited to an oily skin because of its mattifying properties, this contains some fantastic ingredients

2% Niacinamide helps to fade flare ups and reduce excess oil

1% Panthenol (Vitamin B5) locks in hydration. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to restore skins barrier function by activating cells that are important for wound healing

0.5% Salicylic Acid helps to dissolve oil and unblock pores which can lead to breakouts and blackheads

Anti-pollution complex to protect skin and shield it from external aggressors which can cause skin irritation

Clear Skin Days – The gentle solution for blemish prone skin of all ages, has a range of highly results driven products that work on cleaning, clearing, protecting and soothing the skin without stripping the skins barrier. With its no fuss, bright packaging, that easily explains what the product is for and how to use it, this is a wonderful brand to keep in the home to be used by everyone as and when needed.

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Have you heard of this brand before? Is Clear Skin Days – The gentle solution for blemish prone skin of all ages a brand  you would like to try?