![]() ![]() Salicylic Acid: A true “hero” ingredient, salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) famous for being an anti-acne warrior that helps to slough away dead skin cells and excess oil from the skin’s surface. Like most Farmacy products, in addition to its central hero ingredients, the Deep Sweep Toner is loaded with skin-loving natural extracts galore. I didn’t notice any redness or irritation, so it wasn’t a problem for me. The first time I used it, it felt refreshing on my skin, but by the third time I felt a slight tingle, which the brand says is normal. The toner absorbed fairly quickly, with a slightly tacky after-feeling, which subsided as I applied the rest of my skincare. I prefer liquid-based chemical exfoliants over scrubs, as the friction of scrub particles can leave my skin feeling raw, so trying Farmacy was right up my alley. It’s on the sensitive side as well, so I need to be careful which exfoliation methods I use. My skin is mostly combination with a lean towards oily, especially in the summer. Needless to say, I was on the former routine when I tried Farmacy's Deep Sweep Toner. Like I said, I’m no stranger to exfoliation, and I waver between AHAs/BHAs and a routine that relies on a combination of retinol and vitamin C to get the job done. About My Skin: Combination to oily and a bit sensitive Uses: A daily toner that provides gentle exfoliation, controls oil, reduces shine, and minimizes the look of pores for a fresh, glowing complexion.Īctive ingredients: Salicylic acid, lactic acid, papaya enzymeĪbout the brand: Farmacy is on a mission to cultivate a conscious approach to beauty with a line of farm-to-face skincare containing responsibly sourced ingredients and produced with respect to reducing waste, fighting food insecurity, and promoting ethical manufacturing. Don’t get me wrong-this stuff is heavy duty, containing both salicylic (BHA) and lactic (AHA) acids as well as papaya enzymes-but with an ingredients list that reads mostly like a salad recipe of natural extracts designed to nurture and balance skin, it’s a gentle giant that does its job quite well.Īs a huge fan of plant-based skincare and no stranger to all things exfoliating, I couldn’t wait to put Farmacy's Deep Sweep Toner to the test.īest for: Combination to oily skin types. That’s where the Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner comes in as a game-changer, because not only is it alcohol-free, it’s also loaded with natural extracts that effectively exfoliate skin without overdoing it. Even if you have oily skin, doubling up on products that are formulated to control oil-and often contain alcohol-can lead to stripped, dehydrated, and generally unhealthy skin. ![]() Or at least that’s what they’re supposed to do-many formulas feature alcohol as a top ingredient, which can be irritating for those with sensitive and combination skin. The beauty of a good toner is that it provides a daily dose of exfoliating action in a formula that’s relatively easy on your skin. Keep reading for our full product review. Posts without a valid tag will be removed by Automoderator.We put Farmacy’s Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Megathreads HG threads No/Low Buy threads Routine megathreads Referral threads Research threadsĪsking a question? Check out our Daily Help Thread! SkincareAddiction FAQ How to post About us Verified flair Related subs More Help Routine order Expanding your routine How to patch test Shaving Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Mental healthĭiscussion day (text-post only) & No/Low Buy ThreadsĬasual Friday (Humor, Cringe, Selfies, B&As are allowed General Chat) ![]() Skincare Core ▹▹ The ScA Routine ◃◃ Cleansers Moisturizers Sunscreen ▹▹ Search the sub ◃◃Įverything.on Skin Concerns (acne, PIH, and more!). Don't spam your blog, your product, your anything Quick Links Valid Title Tags COVID-19 Megathread RulesĤ. ![]()
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