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Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist for oily acne-prone skin

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A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the toners alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your soothing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before your moisturizer or SPF . This helps prepare your oily skin for the next steps.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Avoid rubbing the product to keep your skin calm.
  • Apply the soothing toner on clean and slightly damp skin to help with better absorption . This keeps your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
  • Always do a patch test before first use to check for any sensitivity. Avoid the eye area and stop use if irritation occurs.

Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise against Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel Mist for oily acne-prone skin?

This soothing toner is a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because its formula contains alcohol and is rich in emollients that may not control oiliness or prevent breakouts well. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, hydrating ingredients and calming agents that balance moisture without making the skin greasy or clogging pores.

Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Alcohol is the main ingredient that makes this toner a poor fit, as it can dry out your skin and lead to more breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients and gentle calming agents to keep skin calm and clear without causing irritation.

What does Aloe Vera do for oily acne-prone skin?

Aloe vera helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by reducing redness, bumps, and breakouts while keeping the skin smooth. This plant-based ingredient also supports clearer skin and helps improve overall skin texture.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Frontiers in Medicine, 2021

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This soothing toner is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin and is best avoided, as this skin type needs oil-free hydrating ingredients and gentle balancing toners without alcohol or heavy additives.

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

This toner is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because it contains alcohol, which may dry and irritate your skin. Oily acne-prone skin needs a soothing toner with ingredients like ceramides and niacinamide to keep the skin calm and balanced while using retinol.

How often should I use this toner?

This toner is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin and is best avoided, as it contains alcohol which may dry and irritate your skin. A product of this type for this skin needs soothing and hydrating ingredients like aloe, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin to keep skin calm and soft.

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This toner is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin and may clog pores or cause breakouts because it contains alcohol and heavy ingredients that can trap oil. A product of this type needs lightweight, oil-free ingredients and gentle hydrators to keep pores clear and calm breakouts without causing irritation.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Topical application of Calendula officinalis extract cream significantly improved skin hydration and firmness (reflected in significant changes in R0 and R6 parameters) in 21 healthy human volunteers compared to a base cream.

    Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2011
  • Treatment with standardized extract of Calendula officinalis L. led to a shorter epithelization time and faster healing speed compared to mineral oil in patients with acute skin loss wounds of the hand and fingers healing by secondary intention.

    Tissue Barriers, 2022
  • Topical administration of Calendula provides weak evidence of effectiveness in acute and chronic wounds compared to standard treatments based on a narrative review of available trials.

    Wounds, 2008
  • Curcumin-loaded polyglutamic acid and gum arabic electrospun nanofibers accelerated wound healing, increased TGF-beta1 and VEGF expression, reduced inflammatory factors, and enhanced re-epithelialization and tissue regeneration in a mouse model with acute full-thickness skin defects.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
  • Polyglutamic acid and polylysine composite hydrogels promote wound repair and hemostasis through high water absorption, bioadhesion, calcium ion-mediated coagulation factor activation, and inherent antibacterial properties in a deep skin defect model.

    Macromolecular Bioscience, 2021

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Spearmint Extract, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Carbomer, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyester-5, Polyquaternium-51, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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