THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: BALM LABS | CLEAR BALM SERUM HYDRATOR - BEST ACNE REGIMEN, BEST FACE SERUM WITH CBD, BEST ACNE CLEANSER
THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: BALM LABS SERUM HYDRATOR
This review was originally part of my blog article titled, The Skincarma Product Of The Year: Balm Labs 3-Step Regimen. You can catch the full piece here.
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I have literally been dreaming of this moment all year long.
So I’m excited to present the Skincarma Product of the Year for 2020 — the Balm Labs 3-Step System! Given everything that went on over the past chaotic twelve months, skin care was a real joy for me and, specifically, my discovery of Balm Labs.
Together, the Balm Labs 3-Step System forms a skincare routine that is superbly effective, representing incredible innovation in the extensive market for acne treatments. What perhaps stands out to me, and elevates Balm Labs above most other skincare for blemish-prone, acneic skin, is that it literally advances the health of the skin. Most other acne products actually make matters worse, perpetuate the acne cycle, and even damage the skin, actually compromising skin health.
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What’s so remarkable about the Balm Labs products is they are so focused on skin health, that you don’t have to suffer from acne to use them — and to enjoy doing so.
Over the past year, Balm Labs has been my top recommendation for acne sufferers. And it’s consistently received kudos for its efficacy and ability to rebalance blemish prone skin — to act as something of a skin reboot. One friend, who’s in his twenties and has never had a clear complexion, now has the healthiest, brightest, clearest skin of his life thanks to the Balm Labs 3-step regimen.
Balm Labs | Clear Balm Serum Hydrator
Both the Clear Balm Serum Hydrator and the brand’s exfoliating Power Elixir contain 300 mg of CBD to help sooth irritation and restore equilibrium in the surface microbiome. Personally, I really noticed a difference in how my skin behaved within 24 hours after using the brand’s regimen the very first time. I was literally glowing — and not in the same way I glow when I’m enjoying a cupcake!
CBD in skincare has exploded over the last 18 months with the more established brands like Paula’s Choice, Herbivore, and Josie Maran offering 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 that Allure list? The Herbivore Botanicals Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil — which I reviewed on my blog here. (I’m proud to have noted its exceptional qualities on the Skincarma Blog first!)
Beyond the well-known brands, new entrants founded entirely around CBD products have emerged — among them Saint Jane Beauty, Prima and Balm Labs.
What does CBD in skin care do for skin?
That’s really been the question of the year! So, what makes it more than the gimmick it would seem to be at first? 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.”
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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? — which you can read here.
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 often slot it in at the humectant serum step in my own daily 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 and gives you that signature #balmlabsbombglow!
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 and restore skin health — and the place to start your Balm Labs journey.
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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.
The Ingredient List of the Balm Labs Clear Balm Power Elixir:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Cannabidiol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Exract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Panthenol, Citric Acid.
The Ingredient List of the Balm Labs Clear Balm Gentle Foam Cleanser:
Water (Aqua), Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract.
