Handcrafted 3-Step Acne System

Formulated as a three-step routine, this handcrafted formula combines a cleanser (gel or foaming), a balancing toner, and a hydrating moisturizer.

Aloe vera and hemp seed oil are regularly used to support hydration. Tea tree oil is frequently used to clarify blemish-prone skin and pores. Vitamin E also helps protect lipid-rich skin and seal in hydration. Peppermint oil is also commonly used to provide a cooling sensation. Glycerin also acts to support hydration. Myrrh and lavender also help calm and soothe irritated skin. White willow bark extract and rosemary are also commonly used to clarify blemish-prone skin and pores. Frankincense also acts to support mature skin. Xanthan gum and cetearyl alcohol also help control thickness and stabilize the formula.

Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for a morning and evening routine for blemish-prone skin. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils and butters and essential oils.
• Use: Cleanse: apply 2 to 3 pumps of foaming cleanser or a dime-sized amount of gel cleanser, lather gently, rinse, and pat dry. Tone: on clean skin, spray 3 to 4 pumps from 4 to 6 inches away, then air dry or pat with a cotton pad. Moisturize: massage a dime-sized amount of the lotion into the skin. Repeat morning and night.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: essential oils
• Size: cleanser 4 oz (118 mL) gel or 1.5 oz foaming, toner 4 oz (118 mL), moisturizer 4 oz (118 mL)
• Container: pump bottles
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Sold as a single kit; the cleanser is a choice of gel or foaming

Ingredients

Gel Cleanser: organic aloe vera leaf juice, organic hemp seed oil, decyl glucoside (derived from coconut), lauryl betaine, xanthan gum, organic peppermint oil, organic Australian tea tree oil, organic aloe vera leaf juice powder, vitamin E, rose ether, citric acid

Foaming Cleanser: purified water, organic aloe vera leaf juice, organic potassium oleate (derived from organic sunflower oil), organic potassium cocoate (derived from organic coconut oil), organic glycerin, organic hempseed oil, organic tea tree oil, organic peppermint oil, potassium citrate, citric acid, vitamin E

Balancing Toner: organic aloe vera leaf juice, organic apple cider vinegar, organic tea tree oil, organic lavender oil, organic frankincense oil, organic myrrh oil

Hydrating Acne Moisturizer: organic aloe vera leaf juice, organic hemp seed oil, organic coconut oil, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 80, organic glycerin, polysorbate 60, organic witch hazel water, organic peppermint oil, organic tea tree oil, vitamin E, organic white willow bark extract, organic neem seed oil, organic rosemary leaf extract, organic grape alcohol, xanthan gum, rose ether

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Pairing Note

Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).