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This is great stuff. I add it to my liquid face soap and it does an excellent job in preventing acne and gently exfoliating the skin... ...»
Marie
Very good product. It performed exactly how I expected. .. ...»
Ryan
This lovely, simple, and affordable product has become something I don't want to be without. I am 47, with very sensitive and reactive dry skin. This cream doesn't feel particularly moisturizing and leaves something of a 'dry' finish on the skin after application, but it's had SUCH a positive impact on my face. The redness and papules from my rosacea and seb derm have reduced by a good 90%. It's been a magical barrier restorer and I panicked when it was temporarily out of stock. I would recomme.. ...»
Candace Carnahan
This is the best product I have ever used on my skin and I tried a LOT of expansive brands. It helps with redness and overall skin tone. Please do not ever stop making this stuff... ...»
Helena
I' m not sure about this: "11% solution gives 1% EGCG content in final product." What is the weight of final product? .. ...»
Vesna Hanich
It is true, this product does leave the skin silky smooth! I can highly recommend using it in your masks... ...»
Mati Fuller
I am 69 and I have used this product for two years almost every day at a high dose, adding it to my antioxidant day cream, with excellent results. For me it has a very high quality and effectiveness: reduction of wrinkles, hydrated skin, unified color without blemishes ... A product of 10, the same score that I give to John for the quality of the products he sells, his excellent description / use and the bibliographic contribution.En .. ...»
María Jesus
Tried this on my week-old rash from flea bites. Got an almost instant relief and rash healed in 2 days. Tried it on my daughter who has eczema for a very long time. The rashes calmed down after a few days and her skin is now healing well. Really great product. Just put in order for another jar.... ...»
Eliz
This is great stuff. I add it to my liquid face soap and it does an excellent job in preventing acne and gently exfoliating the skin... ...»
Marie
Really loving this product. I make the best Centella toner and most concentrated ever. 2 g of centella extract dissolved in 10g of alcohol(you have to stir a lot) plus 88 grams of water and you get a very concentrated toner. Creams, toners, ampoules... all have only 0,1% of triterpenes, this toner i make have 1,4%. I am loving it, will see the results. .. ...»
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BulkActives has been in business since 2005, we might have disappeared from google search results, but we're still hanging on, just, mainly thanks to the support of some loyal customers.

However, like many, COVID hit us hard, and we're having a lot of trouble recovering.

Right now, we have not restocked many powders, however, are looking at continuing with selling only our flagship products:

seakelp and pre-dissolved powders, and some of the essentials.

anti-blackheads

Anti-Blackheads in skin care

Blackheads are a common occurrence in individuals suffering from acne, the most common skin affliction, affecting 85% of teenagers [1].  Acne however may last or re-emerge later in life; particularly, this condition plagues many menopausal or post-menopausal women [2]. 

The most common form of acne is caused by hair follicles clogged by sebum, a waxy substance secreted by sebaceous glands.  As this process is hormonally regulated, acne commonly occurs during puberty [3-5].  Additionally, a genetic predisposition to overproduction of sebum or hormonal imbalances can also lead to acne [6]. 

Blackheads are a common feature of acne, although these can arise independently of acne and the inflammation associated with it.  The difference between a blackhead and a pimple, or whitehead, is that the pore is open and oxygen can get in, causing the sebum to become oxidized.  While this is often associated with hormonal imbalances including during puberty or menopause, the use of certain topical oils or excessive application of makeup can also cause blackheads [7]. 

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Any compound which can treat acne is also effective at decreasing blackheads.  For a complete description of anti-acne agents, see our link here: https://www.bulkactives.com/actives/anti-acne/  To treat blackheads specifically, the most effective treatment approaches are exfoliation and decreasing sebum secretion.  Exfoliants can remove blackheads already existing in the skin, remove sebum to decrease the number of blackheads which will form, and can remove dead skin cells which can block pores and cause or contribute to new blackheads or acne lesions [8, 9].  Several natural products have been identified which can induce the cells in sebaceous glands to decrease the amount of sebum produced.

The highly lipophilic compound salicylic acid efficiently penetrates skin to remove excess sebum and exfoliate.  Clinical studies show that salicylic acid decreases blackheads and can reduce the pore sebum content in follicles [6-8].  Sialicin, a derivative of siacylic acid extracted from the bark of white willow trees also acts as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent [10-12].  Sialicin may also be preferred over its parent compound due to the fact that no side effects are associated with topical use [10].  Other compounds that can reduce sebum accumulation in the skin are baobab oils, carnitine, D-panthenol,

References

[1] Krowchuk DP. Managing Adolescent Acne. Pediatrics in review. 2005;26(7):251.
[2] Kligman A. Postmenopausal acne. Cutis. 1991;47(6):425-6.
[3] Mashkevich G. Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles & Practice, Leslie Baumann, MD. Facial plastic surgery. 2010;26(01):059-.
[4] Zouboulis CC. Acne and sebaceous gland function. Clinics in dermatology. 2004;22(5):360-6.
[5] Thiboutot D. Acne: hormonal concepts and therapy. Clinics in dermatology. 2004;22(5):419-28.
[6] Bhate K, Williams HC. Epidemiology of acne vulgaris. British Journal of Dermatology. 2013;168(3):474-85.
[7] Fulton Jr JE. Acne: Its causes and treatments. International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2002;4(2):95-105.
[8] Tsai TC, Hantash BM. Cosmeceutical agents: A comprehensive review of the literature. Clinical Medicine: Dermatology. 2008;1(1).
[9] Neill US. Skin care in the aging female: myths and truths. The Journal of clinical investigation. 2012;122(2):473.
[10] Levy LL, Emer JJ. Emotional benefit of cosmetic camouflage in the treatment of facial skin conditions: personal experience and review. Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology. 2012;5:173.
[11] Gopaul R, Knaggs H, Lephart J. Salicin regulates the expression of functional ‘youth gene clusters’ to reflect a more youthful gene expression profile. International journal of cosmetic science. 2011;33(5):416-20.
[12] Khayyal MT, El-Ghazaly MA, Abdallah DM, Okpanyi SN, Kelber O, Weiser D. Mechanisms involved in the anti-inflammatory effect of a standardized willow bark extract. Arzneimittel-Forschung. 2004;55(11):677-87.
              
 
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Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid)

Salicylic acid is a hydroxyl acid compound originally derived from willow tree bark. It has many useful effects on skin, the most prominent being its use as an anti-acne treatment. It penetrates deep into pores, removing trapped oil that can cause blemishes. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic compound, meaning it exfoliates the skin and sloughs off dead skin cells, leaving smooth skin. This makes it useful for treating scaly skin, as well as calluses and warts. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Salicylic acid has been shown to influence photodamage by reducing hyperpigmentation and providing protection against UV exposure.

NEW: We are excited to announce that we now also sell a WATER-SOLUBLE salicylic acid powder (assay 50%)!
Build effective Salicylic Acid formulations free from alcohol, discoloration, and recrystallization. WATER SOLUBLE salicylic acid increases water solubility of Salicylic Acid from 0.2% to 5%, and results in a pH of about 4. No need for organic solvents.

For higher strength formulations we also have Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid) as a pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

  • 6.7% solution gives 1% Salicylic acid content in final product.
  • 13.3% solution gives 2% Salicylic acid content in final product.
  • 20% solution gives 3% Salicylic acid content in final product.
  • 26.7% solution gives 4% Salicylic acid content in final product.
  • 33.3% solution gives 5% Salicylic acid content in final product.
     
Key benefits of Salicylic acid in skin care:
  • Anti-acne [2] [4] [6] [9] [10]
  • Anti blackheads [2] [4]
  • Anti-inflammatory [1] [3] [4] [5]
  • Exfoliator [2] [6] [10]
  • Oil/sebum control [2] [4]
  • Pore refinement [2] [4]
  • Increase skin cell turnover [2] [5] [6] [10]
  • Treat hyperpigmentation [2] [7]
  • Reduce fine lines and wrinkles [2] [7]
  • Anti-bacterial [8] [10]
  • Sun damage protection [8]
  • Sun damage repair [7] [8]
$2.65
Based on 1 reviews.
White Willow bark (Salicin 85%)
White willow bark extract has been used by many cultures to reduce pain and inflammation. It contains salicin, a natural form of salicylic acid known to have anti-inflammatory effects. Salicin can reduce signs of aging by reducing the appearance of pores, wrinkles, and pigmentation. It also softens and moisturizes the skin. Salicin contributes to white willow bark extract’s exfoliating and acne-reducing power. White willow bark extract also contains polyphenols that contribute anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These can help protect against sun damage and premature aging when used with sunscreen. White willow bark extract is a natural alternative to salicylic acid that has additional properties to enhance skin health.

NOTE: To assist you with solubility issues, we now also sell White Willow bark extract as a standardized pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

Key benefits of White Willow bark (salicin) in skin care:

  • Anti-inflammatory [3] [4] [6] [8]
  • Anti-oxidant [4] [7]
  • Anti-acne [5]
  • Anti-bacterial [7]
  • Anti-blackheads [5] [7]
  • Oil/sebum control [5]
  • Pore refinement [2] [3]
  • Sun damage repair [7]
  • Treat hyperpigmentation [2]
  • Exfoliating [5]
  • Moisturizing and hydration [1] [2]
  • Wrinkle tightener [2]
  • Reduce fine lines and wrinkles [2]
  • Stimulate HA production [1]
  • Matrix metalloproteinases [MMP] inhibitor [1]
$12.45
Based on 1 reviews.
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