BALANCE | No. 16 Dark Spot Serum

WHY YOUR SKIN NEEDS IT

This replenishing serum that is packed with vitamins that nourishes the skin.  Concentrated with Niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3, Balance No. 16 Dark Spot Serum is an essential nutrient that the body needs for cell health.

Formulated with water-soluble Niacinamide, this serum has the unique ability to regulate the amount of oil production.  As a result, reducing the effects of acne.

• Balances oil production
• Reduces water loss in skin
• Reduces acne and excess oil
• Skin brightening benefits that promotes evening skin tone

1 oz | 30 ml glass bottle

Use within 6 months

ABOUT YOUR SKIN

Skin Type: Suitable for all skin types.  Specifically made for oily skin type, acne-prone skin concerns

What is a skin type?

Describes how your skin is functioning.  There are four common skin types: Oily, Combination, Normal, or Dry.  Due to a host of influences, you skin type can change, so keeping up with your skin type with regular re-testing is important.

Discovering your skin type:

The bare-face method involves washing your face mild, gentle cleanser then pat dry.  Refrain from applying any other products.  After 30 minutes, observe your skin.  

If shiny throughout - oily skin

If tight and flaky - dry skin

If a mix of oily and dryness, especially in your t-zone - combination skin

If hydrated and comfortable - normal skin

The blotting sheet method involves pressing a clean blotting sheet to the skin.  Be sure to cleanse first with a mild, gentle cleanser, pat dry and allow to rest for 30 minutes.  Hold the sheet up to the light to observe the oil markings.

If an abundance of oil - oily skin

If little to no oil -dry skin

If small amounts of oil from your t-zone - combination skin

If minimal oil - normal skin

Skin Concerns: Acne, Dark Spots, Uneven Tone + Texture, Sun Spots

PERFORMANCE

When the skin gets inflamed from acne, our skin releases melanin.  This causes dark spots known as inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).  The effect from from PIH can last longer than acne itself and is most prevalent in melanin-rich skin. 

It is essential to treat acne skin with a different approach for those with darker skin tones because a simple breakout can result in scarring, dark marks, and keloids.

HEAL treats acne with the use of gentle ingredients.  Gentle ingredients are a must when treating acne as harsher products can cause severe dryness and/or irritation which worsens dark spots.  HEAL is designed to activate preventative measures, improve, and minimize scarring most commonly known as dark spots.

INGREDIENTS

Deionized Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia*, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum**

*Organic
**Natural Preservative

ROUTINE

After you've cleansed and dampened skin with a toner, use a pea-sized amount and lightly cover your entire face and neck. Can be applied with your fingertips or palms. Allow for the serum to dry completely, follow with a moisturizer.

Caution: For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eye. If irritation occurs, rinse with cool water and discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

What is HEAL Face Serum?

Face serums are designed to offer a bigger impact to your skin care routine.  Serums provide a great amount of active ingredients compared to a cleanser.

What is the benefit of using a facial serum?

Serums are made to nourish, protect, and hydrate skin.  They contain active ingredients that will penetrate the skin's surface to treat skin-specific issues like acne, discoloration, dullness, or fine lines.  Our HEAL face serum is designed to tackle acne-prone skin concerns with the use of our key ingredient niacinamide -- a form of vitamin B3 -- an anti-inflammatory.

How should I use a serum?

The best and effective way to use our HEAL serum is to apply following cleansing and toning.  Can be applied morning and night, but we highly suggest applying in the morning to help protect skin against environmental assaults and free radical production produced by light.