Arcona’s Tea Tree Mask does not disappoint. Made to combat congested skin, this mask detoxifies, exfoliates, and visibly calms skin.
Inside the Ingredients
Ingredients: witch hazel extract, sulphur, caprylic/capric triglyceride, kaolin, bentonite, titanium dioxide, tea tree leaf oil, grape seed extract, allantoin, lavender extract, geranium oil, grapefruit peel oil, grapefruit seed extract.
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For some, sulphur is too freaky for skincare. But its hellish rotten egg smell is not without benefits: sulphur has been used since way back in Hippocrates’ day to heal skin. As a keratolytic agent, sulphur opens clogged pores by helping the skin to shed. The antimicrobial qualities of sulphur then combat the bacteria inside the affected pore. And sulphur also aids in reducing inflammation, with a low potential for side effects. I guess Arcona could have named this product the Sulphur Mask, if they desperately wanted to kill the mask’s sex appeal.
High Standards in Manufacturing
The LA-based skincare experts at Arcona believe in the benefits of cold-processing their active ingredients. Any raw foodist will gladly extol the virtues of keeping the heat low. Yet many cosmetics manufacturers heat-process their products, which is quicker and less expensive, although it yields a less nutritious result. Glad to know the actives are cold-pressed here.
Where to Purchase
The Arcona Tea Tree Mask is $30 for a 2 oz. tube.
How to Use
Use 2-3 times per week or as needed. And be sure to use the product within 6 months of opening.
Note for People with Rosacea
Those suffering from rosacea should avoid this product, as the grapefruit-derived ingredients may aggravate their condition.
*This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own. **Products get makeovers too. Be sure to check if this product has been recently re-formulated before using it yourself.
