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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.
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Sensitive skin is characterized by heightened reactivity to environmental factors, skincare products, or even temperature changes. It may frequently feel irritated, with redness, itching, burning, or dryness being common symptoms. Sensitive skin can also be prone to conditions like eczema or rosacea and often reacts negatively to fragrances, harsh chemicals, or exfoliants. It requires gentle, soothing products to maintain balance and avoid flare-ups.
A natural skincare routine for sensitive skin should focus on soothing, gentle, and non-irritating ingredients. Here’s a simple routine using natural ingredients:
1. Cleanser - Use a mild, natural cleanser that includes honey, a blend of coconut oil and/or chamomile tea. Honey has soothing and antibacterial properties, while coconut oil gently cleanses without stripping the skin.
2. Toner - Apply a natural toner like rose water or aloe vera juice. Rose water helps calm and hydrate the skin, while aloe vera juice is soothing and reduces redness.
3. Serum - Use a calming serum made from calendula oil or chamomile extract. Calendula oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and chamomile extract helps to soothe and reduce irritation. *Calendula oil is in our Marigold Mango Butter
4. Moisturizer - Opt for a gentle, natural moisturizer like mango butter, shea butter and/or squalane. Mango butter is light, yet very nourishing, Shea butter deeply nourishes and soothes, while squalane hydrates without irritating sensitive skin.
5. Sunscreen - Choose a mineral-based sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These ingredients provide physical sun protection without causing irritation.
Nighttime Routine: Cleanse and tone as usual, then apply a soothing serum. For extra moisture, use rosehip oil or evening primrose oil both of which are gentle and beneficial for sensitive skin.
Weekly Treatments: Exfoliate gently once a week with a natural exfoliant like oatmeal or finely ground almonds mixed with honey. Use a calming mask made from aloe vera, flaxseed, avocado or cucumber to soothe and hydrate the skin.
Want a skin care routine, but not sure where to start? Let’s help you GET INTO IT!
This SIMPLE routine will help you get well acquainted with your skin and help it to adjust to a new regimen before you start to treat areas of concern. Each product is gentle and will help you get into the groove of your NEW JOURNEY and keep you glowing along the way!
RECOMMENDED FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND BEGINNERS
How to use:
Cleanse face for 60 seconds with 3-in-1 Foaming cleanser
Spray Perfection Toner
Exfoliate with Gentle Exfoliant for 60 seconds then rinse
Spray Toner to calm pores
Apply dime sized amount of Marigold Mango Butter and moisturize evenly into your skin
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Looking for something to add that extra glow?
This serum is literally liquid gold with GOLD! This carrot infused serum will help to plump the skin, reduce radical damage, and help cell regeneration for a youthful appearance. The 100% 24k Gold flakes are great for brightening and adding that extra glow!
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