Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream for acne-prone skin
Soap Bark
Chamomile
Aloe Barbadensis
Echinacea
Coconut OilLow
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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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Lovi Assistant explains
- This formulation offers moderate cleansing for your combination skin, with glycerin providing humectant action to hydrate drier areas, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oilier zones.
- While Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract and Coco-Glucoside aid in decongesting pores, the presence of alcohol and menthol may pose a risk of irritation for your skin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
- This cleanser is the first step in your morning routine and the second step after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Always follow up with a toner and moisturizer .
- Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face in circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it work effectively against breakouts. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water .
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
Questions and answers
Why is Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream a weak match for acne-prone skin?
Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream is a weak match because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control and contains alcohol and menthol, which may cause irritation. A cleanser for acne-prone skin needs to effectively address breakouts and clear pores without any risk of irritation, using soothing and barrier-protecting ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
The alcohol and menthol in this cream may cause irritation on acne-prone skin. Cleansers that fit this skin well need powerful ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to target breakouts safely without any risk of irritation.
What does Soap Bark do for acne-prone skin?
Soap Bark helps clean acne-prone skin by lifting away excess oil and dirt that can clog pores. It is generally gentle, though it may occasionally cause mild dryness in some people.
What does Chamomile do for acne-prone skin?
Chamomile is unlikely to clog pores and may help calm angry breakouts and redness on acne-prone skin. This ingredient is generally very gentle, causing no irritation while helping keep skin comfortable and balanced.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for acne-prone skin, followed by a hydrating toner and moisturizer. However, because it lacks oil control ingredients and contains alcohol and menthol that may irritate your skin, acne-prone skin needs a gentle cleanser with targeted oil-balancing ingredients instead.
Can I use this cream with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser before salicylic acid treatments, but because it contains alcohol and menthol, it may cause irritation on acne-prone skin. A product of this type for acne-prone skin needs strong oil control ingredients and soothing agents to keep pores clear without causing discomfort.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cleanser in your morning and evening routines, as part of a regular daily cleansing step. However, because it is a weak match for your acne-prone skin, a cleanser of this type needs stronger oil control and soothing ingredients to properly manage breakouts without irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser may not be the best match because it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients to properly care for acne-prone skin. A cleanser for this skin type needs ingredients that help balance oil and clear pores without relying on potentially irritating extras.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is unlikely to suit the thin skin around your eyes and may cause irritation on sensitive areas of your body because it contains ingredients like alcohol and menthol. A product for the delicate eye area or body needs soothing, gentle ingredients and a mild formula that respects thinner skin without harsh additives.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (limonene and citral) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
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, 2017Topical 30% l-menthol decreased cold pain thresholds and enhanced pain responses to suprathreshold noxious cold stimuli without affecting other stimuli in 39 healthy subjects compared to ethanol control.
Pain, 2006Coco-glucoside powered emulgels containing probiotics and prebiotics demonstrated stability without phase separation and preserved probiotic viability for up to 11 days, supporting the skin's natural barrier.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2025Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011A 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, 2018Topical 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, 2018Topical 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, 2010Application of Echinacea purpurea cream and gel increased skin hydration up to 10.6 AU and 11.4 AU and decreased wrinkles by 9.47% and 14.92% without causing skin irritation in 10 healthy volunteers over 1 month.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010A new skincare formulation from Echinacea purpurea completely blocked the 40-60% reduction in skin nerve endings caused by UVA and UVB exposure in ex vivo human skin samples.
Cell Proliferation, 2012Topical application of Echinacea pallida root extract and its constituent echinacoside showed good anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties compared to E. purpurea and control in rats.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2002Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Why other cleansers fit acne-prone skin better
- Menthol in this cleanser
Topical menthol induced significant pain, cold sensations, punctate and cold hyperalgesia, and increased cutaneous perfusion in 10 subjects compared to ethanol control, acting as a human model for cold pain by sensitizing peripheral cold C nociceptors and activating cold-specific A delta fibres.
Brain, 2004 A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Silica, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Witch Hazel Water, Menthol, Sucrose Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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