I recently had the opportunity to sample products from NeoStrata. They are a company that does not test on animals, choosing instead to use either humans or in vitro studies.

One of the products I sampled was the Exuviance Blemish Treatment Gel.

Packaging

Simple white box with teal. It looked fresh and scientific. The product itself comes in a white tube, making it easy to carry in your purse.

Results
I have tried every blemish treatment out there, from Oxy to Clean and Clear and Tea Tree Oil. None of these products worked as well as Exuviance Blemish Treatment Gel. I would put a small amount when I felt a pimple coming. (You know that feeling where you start to feel the pain and feel a lump under your skin). The following day there was no pain and the size of the pimple had dramatically decreased. I would also put this gel on pimples that I already had.

What I noticed with this gel is that when it was applied prior to the skin erupting, it helped to prevent that pimple from ever seeing the light of day!

The great thing about this product is it works fast. Even blemishes that I already had were diminished or eliminated after 1 week of use.

Active ingredients

Salicylic Acid-helps to unplug blocked pores

Retinal (Vitamin A)-helps to increase cell turnover, which helps to correct blemished and aging skin

Aceylmandelic Acid-is one of the newest alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) derived from almonds

Tartaric Acid is another Alpha Hydroxy Acid It is a byproduct of wine fermentation and occurs naturally in grapes

Citric Acid is an anti oxidant and an Alpha Hydroxy Acid.

The 3 acids are part of NeoStarta’s NeoHydroxy Complex. These acids help to eliminate redness and inflammation. They also helps to increase cell turnover revealing a smoother complexion. And that it does. I was truly impressed with this products ability to dry out my pimples.

What really surprised me, is that the Blemish Treatment Gel worked without drying my skin. Many times, products that contain AHA’s and salicylic acid have a very drying effect on the skin. I think the reason this product doesn’t dry the skin is the inclusion of peanut oil which is high in Vitamin E. Unfortunately for people with peanut allergies, this product should be avoided.

This product is now a staple in my arsenal against the occasional pimple breakout.