If you struggle with dull skin or uneven texture, Herbivore Botanicals PRISM AHA + BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial mask may be the nontoxic product that helps your skin glow! Read on for my honest review.
If your skin feels dull, uneven, or clogged as you get older, you're not alone. Instead of trying to scrub away rough, dull, or dead skin with hash exfoliants, why not try something more natural to give you a radiant glow? What if that something was also both gentle and powerful? Keep reading for my complete review of one of my favorite all-natural exfoliating masks.
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Who Should Use An Exfoliating Mask
There are so many factors that can cause dull, uneven skin tone - including buildup of dead skin cells, aging, dehydration, poor sleep, environmental pollution and stress. Making things worse, the process of skin cell turnover as we age slows down, meaning we need a little extra help to get that glowy complexion. That's where an exfoliating mask can come in. Exfoliating masks can help slough off dead skin cells with either physical or chemical exfoliants, revealing the bright, even skin underneath. I prefer a gentle chemical exfoliant that uses naturally occurring acids.
Some people also have issues with skin cell turnover that can lead to clogged pores and acne. Exfoliation can also be helpful here, as chemical exfoliants can help speed up cell turnover, reducing the chances that dead skin cells will clog pores.
So if you struggle with dullness, roughness, uneven skin, clogged pores, or acne, an exfoliating product may be the change in your routine you need!
What Are AHAs and BHAs?
AHA stands for Alpha Hydroxy Acid. AHA's are naturally occurring acids found in fruits, sugar, and dairy, and include lactic acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, citric acid, and tartaric acid. They are chemical exfoliators that increase cell turnover by loosening the top layer of skin cells and encouraging the skin to grow more cells.
BHA stands for Beta Hydroxy Acid. BHAs also help to exfoliate the skin, and are often more effective at unclogging pores and preventing buildup inside pores. Some are naturally occurring and others may not be. The main BHA found in skincare is salicylic acid, and others include beta hydroxybutanoic acid, tropic acid, and trethocanic acid. If you're looking for a natural source of salicylic acid, look for willow bark extract.
AHAs and BHAs can be combined in skincare products to help exfoliate skin more effectively.
A jelly-textured, concentrated blend of plant-based AHA‚ and Willow Bark-based BHA in an exfoliating rinse-off weekly facial that naturally helps transform skin from dull to radiant and glowing in as little as one use.
Meet the Product: Herbivore Botanicals PRISM Botanical AHA + BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial
What It Is: A clear, "jelly-textured" weekly facial mask that helps exfoliate and moisturize with plant-based glycolic, lactic, tartaric, and malic AHAs + clarifying willow bark extract BHA.
What It Claims: "A concentrated blend of plant-based AHA‚ and Willow Bark-based BHA in an exfoliating rinse-off weekly facial that naturally helps transform skin from dull to radiant and glowing in as little as one use." - from the Herbivore Botanicals website
Herbivore Botanicals PRISM Glow Facial: My Honest Review
Ingredients: 9/10
All Herbivore Botanicals products are naturally derived and made without synthetic dyes, fragrances, and preservatives. Additionally, they are concentrated blends containing no fillers and using the minimum amount of ingredients necessary to achieve the maximum results. They are also vegan and cruelty free.
Experience: 9/10
Rather than "jelly-textured", I'd say this facial mask is more between a liquid and a gel. I love that it goes on clear (no scaring the kids or husband!) and doesn't have a strong smell. It may tingle ever so slightly if you leave it on too long - over 10 minutes or so for me - but not in a bad way. I always feel like a product is working if I can feel a little tingle. I also like that it doesn't dry on my face, so I don't have to scrub when it's time to wash it off.
Performance: 9/10
After washing the mask away with warm water, my face looks more glowy and even-textured! I really can tell a small difference after just one use, but using it 1-2 times a week really gives me a noticeably improved complexion with fewer bumps and rough patches.
Value: 8/10
This mask is a little less expensive than some of the higher end all-natural masks out there. Since a little goes a long way, one jar lasts for a good while.
Overall: 8.75/10
Overall Impressions
I really like this "glow facial" for making my dull skin brighter and more even toned. One of the best parts for me is that it's so easy to use - it doens't feel like a chore the way some masks do, meaning I'm more likely to actually use it once or twice a week rather than letting it sit unused in a drawer. It's gentle, but I also see results. And of course, I love that I can feel good about the clean ingredients!
Buy It: Herbivore Botanicals PRISM AHA + BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial
The Reviewer: Kaleigh | Age: 30s | Skin Type: Oily/Combo | Concern: Breakouts
