Burt’s Bees Herbal Blemish Stick ($9, 0.26oz) contains 10 effective natural herbal ingredients including willowbark, nature’s version of salicylic acid, which clarifies and gently exfoliates skin to clear pores and help prevent breakouts. “Combined with tea tree and juniper oils, known for their antiseptic and astringent qualities, and calendula to reduce inflammation and redness, this concentrated formula keeps your skin clear, naturally.” To use,  apply the blemish stick directly to the affected areas 2 to 3 times daily.  Do not apply more because additional applications may irritate your skin due to the formula’s potent botanical ingredients. The effective ingredient is tea tree oil which is best know for its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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