Burt’s Bees Blemish Stick is made of 10 herbal ingredients and water. The Burt’s Bees company states that all products are free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals and phthalates. The blemish stick can be used two to three times per day, applying it directly to the blemish to help keep skin clear.
Alcohol Denat
Alcohol denat is denatured alcohol, or alcohol that has been treated to taste bad. This alcohol is used in beauty products as an astringent, anti-foaming agent, viscosity lowering agent and a solvent.
Calendula Flower Oil
Burt’s Bees uses calendula flower oil to reduce redness and decrease inflammation of the skin.
Borage Oil
Borage oil boasts anti-inflammatory properties and helps the skin skin by supplying essential fatty acids.
Yarrow Oil
Yarrow oil is used for its healing ability. It can help heal inflamed wounds, scars, cuts and eczema.
Parsley Oil
Parsley oil works as an astringent by tightening skin and giving it a lift.
Willow bark extract
Willow bark extract exfoliates and clarifies skin by cleaning pores, which helps prevent future breakouts.
Lemon Oil
Lemon oil is used to remove dead skin cells. This helps to brighten the skin.
Fennel Oil
Fennel oil works to break up toxins and to cleanse the tissue.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is used to fight acne in the blemish stick because of its astringent and antiseptic properties.
Juniper Oil
Like tea tree oil, juniper oil is also known for its antiseptic and astringent properties.
