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Welcome to Polk Apothecary! We hope you to find your natural beauty through our growing selection of organic, handmade products. Choose based on your skin type and needs. We will show you the power of plants.
Welcome to Polk Apothecary! We hope you to find your natural beauty through our growing selection of organic, handmade products. Choose based on your skin type and needs. We will show you the power of plants.
Combination skin is characterized by having both oily and dry areas, with the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) typically being oilier, while the cheeks and other areas may be dry or normal. This skin type often experiences shine and enlarged pores in oily regions, while dry areas may feel tight or flaky. Combination skin requires targeted care to balance moisture without exacerbating oiliness or dryness.
A natural skincare routine for combination skin focuses on using ingredients that balance oily and dry areas while nourishing the skin. Here’s a simple, all-natural routine:
1. Cleanser - Use a gentle, natural cleanser like honey or a blend of aloe vera, goat’s milk and coconut milk. Honey is antibacterial and hydrating, perfect for balancing moisture and reducing breakouts in oily areas.
2. Toner - Apply a natural toner like rose water or witch hazel(alcohol-free). Rose water soothes and hydrates dry areas, while witch hazel helps reduce oiliness and minimize pores.
3. Mask/Serum - For hydration, use a light layer of aloe vera gel or aloe vera based mask or a serum made from jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil. These oils mimics the skin’s natural oils, regulating sebum production and moisturizing dry areas without clogging pores.
4. Moisturizer - Use a natural, lightweight moisturizer like mango butter, argan oil, grapeseed oil or squalane. All are non-comedogenic and provide hydration without adding excess oil to the T-zone. Shea butter can be applied to extra dry areas for deeper nourishment.
5. Sunscreen - Choose a natural, mineral-based sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum protection.
Nighttime Routine: Cleanse and tone as usual, followed by a serum. For extra moisture, apply a few drops of serums that include rosehip oil or grapeseed oil to hydrate and repair overnight without clogging pores.
Weekly Treatments : Exfoliate once a week with a gentle natural exfoliant like oatmeal or ground almonds mixed with honey. Use a clay mask (such as bentonite or kaolin) on oily areas to absorb excess oil, and a hydrating mask made from aloe vera, flaxseed, avocado or cucumber on dry areas for added moisture.
No more itchy or irritated dry skin! Our Milk & Honey Cleanser is great for all skin types but caters to our glow getters with dry skin. Milk cleansers penetrate the pores and wash away debris and even gently exfoliates your skin’s surface for a smoother feel and appearance. Honey helps to lock in the moisture and lubricate your pores.
Time to get those pores SNATCHED! This elixir of Green Tea extract, aloe, and Vitamin C, is going to have your skin noticeably brighter. Use it to remove excess product before applying another or use for a mini morning or night routine to keep your skin’s pH balanced and allowing other products to penetrate deeper.
Whether it’s the summer heat or winter cold, they don’t stand a chance with this hydrating mask. This mixture of Honey & Aloe help to penetrate the skin and lock in moisture for a long lasting glow!
Honey Hydration Gel mask has an aloe vera base which helps to sooth and brighten skin irritation and blemishes. Honey is used to fight breakouts, lock in moisture and lightens hyperpigmentation. Pomegranate extract is great for collagen production and detoxing the skin.
Looking for something to exfoliate with that’s non-abrasive but will still buff off dead skin cells?
This gentle scrub with help soothe breakouts and inflammation, soften your skin and brighten.
Although it’s for ALL skin types, those with dry and sensitive skin will enjoy how it makes your skin feel and won’t create tears or inflammation like sugar or salt scrubs that you may be sensitive to.
This mask is about to lift dirt and debris out of your pores in MINUTES!
Kaolin clay gently picks up dirt and debris from your pores. Yarrow helps to sooth skin and fights against infection and acne. Calendula is rich in antioxidants and helps to keep a healthy skin appearance.
After applying this mask, massage into the skin for 1 minute and let it sit and dry for 15 minutes. Once you rinse it off, your pores will be noticeably smaller and skin will appear smoother.
Experience the nourishing power of our Marigold Mango Butter, a luxurious blend designed to rejuvenate and hydrate your skin. Infused with the soothing properties of marigold extract, this rich butter helps calm irritation and reduce redness, making it ideal for sensitive and inflamed skin. The creamy mango butter provides intense moisture while regulating sebum production for oily and acne-prone skin. Enriched with shea butter for deep hydration, grapeseed and sweet almond oils for added nourishment, and vitamin E for antioxidant protection, this multi-tasking butter leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and beautifully balanced.
Revitalize your skin with our Vita-Me Serum, a powerful blend of ascorbic acid and orange peel powder, designed to brighten, hydrate, and rejuvenate. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this serum targets uneven skin tone and fine lines, promoting a radiant and youthful complexion. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it’s perfect for all skin types, leaving your skin refreshed and glowing.
