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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.
Oily skin is characterized by excess sebum production, leading to a shiny or greasy appearance, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and is prone to acne breakouts. It often has enlarged, visible pores and is more prone to blackheads, whiteheads, and acne due to clogged pores. Despite the oiliness, it may still experience dehydration, causing imbalances. Oily skin tends to be thicker and less prone to fine lines and wrinkles, but requires careful management to prevent breakouts while maintaining moisture.
A skincare routine for oily skin should focus on balancing oil production, controlling shine, and keeping pores clear without stripping the skin. Here’s an ideal routine:
1. Gentle Cleanser - Use a clay/charcoal, gel or foaming cleanser to remove excess oil and impurities. Look for ingredients like kaolin clay, witch hazel, Licorice root or tea tree oil to help keep pores clear and prevent breakouts.
2. Toner - Apply a toner with ingredients like witch hazel, rose hip, licorice root, and vitamin C to help tighten pores, reduce excess oil, and balance skin. Your toner should be hydrating and not an astringent or made with alcohol.
3. Lightweight Serum - Opt for a lightweight, oil-free serum with ingredients like rose hip oil, hyaluronic acid, ascorbic acid, glycerine and/or aloe to hydrate without clogging pores. Serums with Licorice root can also help combat breakouts.
4. Oil-Free Moisturizer - Even oily skin needs hydration. Choose a lightweight, non-comedogenic, oil-free moisturizer with ingredients like glycerin or aloe vera to maintain balance without adding extra shine.
5. Sunscreen - Finish with a mattifying, oil-free sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) to protect your skin from UV damage without causing more oiliness.
Nighttime Routine: Use the same cleanser, toner, and serum, followed by a lightweight moisturizer. You can also add a treatment product with ingredients like retinol or benzoyl peroxide to target breakouts.
Weekly Treatments: Exfoliate 1-2 times a week with a gentle exfoliator containing micro ingredients that aren’t too abrasive (NO sugar or salt scrubs on the face!) to remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores. Use a clay or charcoal mask once a week to absorb excess oil and deep-clean pores.
Need help controlling excess sebum (oil) production? Acne eating up your beautiful skin?
Get a bright and even skin complexion with ingredients clinically proven to reduce extra oil production, acne breakouts, and dark marks. You may also use this bundle for back acne and scarring.
FOR OILY/ACNE PRONE SKIN OR COMBO SKIN THAT SUFFERS FROM PIGMENTATION
How to use:
Wet and lather cellulose sponge in circular motion until bubbles appear in Turmeric Rose Face bar (jar), Cleanse skin for 60 seconds
Spray Perfection toner after cleanse
Exfoliate for 60 seconds with Gentle Exfoliant
Apply Perfection Toner (again)
Mix Soothe & Brightening Mask with distilled water or liquid of choice (get Honey Hydration mask as well if you have combo skin for dry areas) , apply, and let it sit & dry
Add dime sized amount of Marigold Mango Butter and Spotlight Serum to palm of hands, mix and apply to skin
Talk about a show off! This gentle foaming cleanser is going to wash away dirt from your face, keep your body AND intimate areas clean and pH balanced. Made with an all natural castile soap base, infused with roses, aloe vera and witch hazel for a squeaky clean feeling head to toe!
Our Turmeric Rose bar is especially made for those who are battling dry, hyperpigmentated skin. Kaolin Rose Clay picks up dirt out of your pores and Turmeric helps to brighten and is also an anti-bacterial. The bar itself is made with oatmeal and Goat’s milk to sooth any inflammation and gently exfoliate without tearing the skin.
Oily skin attracts debris and bacteria but dirty pores don’t stand a chance with this face bar.
This oatmeal castile soap based face bar will not only remove impurities, and excess oil, but it will also help to calm any inflammation and gently exfoliate to make your skin appear smoother and brighter!
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.
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.
Illuminate your complexion with our Spotlight Serum, a targeted treatment designed to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone. Formulated with potent brightening ingredients, this lightweight serum penetrates deeply to enhance radiance and promote a more uniform complexion. Ideal for all skin types, it delivers visible results, leaving your skin glowing and refreshed
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.
