PRODUCT REVIEW: BALM LABS CLEAR BALM SERUM HYDRATOR – ONE OF THE BEST SERUMS FOR ADULT ACNE
BALM LABS | CLEAR BALM SERUM HYDRATOR
This review was originally part of my blog article titled, Balm Labs Facial Skincare with CBD to Balance, Calm and Treat Acne and Blemish-Prone Skin. You can catch the full article here.
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To start, both the Clear Balm Serum Hydrator and Power Elixir contain 300mg of CBD to help sooth irritation and restore skin’s equilibrium. Personally, I really noticed a difference in how my skin behaved within 24 hours of employing the regimen. I was glowing!
CBD in skincare has exploded over the last 18 months with established brands like Paula’s Choice, Herbivore, and Josie Maran offer new, innovative CBD facial skin care.
Last spring, the beauty gurus at Allure published an article titled, The 17 Best CBD Skin-Care Products to Try Right Now. Right at the top of Allure’s list? The Herbivore Botanicals Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil — which I reviewed on my blog here.
Beyond the established brands, new entrants founded entirely around CBD products have emerged — among them Saint Jane Beauty, Prima and, of course Balm Labs.
So what’s the deal with CBD in skincare, what makes it more than the gimmick it would seem to be?
For the answer, I turned to the trusted experts on the Paula’s Choice Research Team, as I so often do. According to the Paula’s Choice Research Team:
“Cannabidiol has been shown to offer numerous benefits related to calming skin. Skin has specific receptor sites for cannabinoids (referred to as its endocannabinoid system). It seems CBD can “talk” to these receptor sites on skin, sending unique signals to stop firing the wrong messages, which in turn leads to healthier, better-looking skin. This benefit makes cannabidiol an intriguing ingredient for interrupting the progression of damage within skin’s uppermost layers that can lead to visible problems; however, more research needs to be done to gain a greater understanding of how CBD works on skin.
Research has also shown, though isn’t entirely clear on how this works, that CBD seems to visibly reduce oily skin. It’s also a very good antioxidant, on par with vitamins C and E.”
For more, there’s a fantastic article about CBD in skin care in the Skincare Advice section on the Paula’s Choice website titled, CBD Oil's Benefits for Skin: Can it Help With Acne, Anti-Aging, & Other Skin Issues?
The Balm Labs Serum Hydrator is a really cool formula that’s easily layered into any and every existing skincare routine. As I said, I slotted it in at the humectant serum step in my own regimen — immediately following cleansing and toning.
It’s a terrific blend of antioxidant botanical extracts, non-fragrant plant oils and brightening Niacinamide that illuminates the complexion!
The Serum Hydrator has a light, milky texture that sinks right in. It’s natural, deeply nourishing and such a pleasure to use. Really good stuff to rebalance the skin!
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The Ingredient List of the Balm Labs Clear Balm Serum Hydrator:
Water (Aqua), Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Lecithin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Yeast Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Cannabidiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid.
