A gentle exfoliating serum that smooths, brightens and clears without the sting. Low-dose lactic acid and natural salicylates from willow bark and meadowsweet lift away dull, rough surface cells and help keep pores clear, while a soothing base of aloe, marshmallow and wild pansy keeps skin hydrated through the process. Vegan and free of added essential oils.
Who it's for: Most skin types, including sensitive and congestion-prone skin. Great for dullness, rough texture, the look of fine lines and the marks breakouts leave behind. If your skin barrier is irritated or compromised, let it calm down first.
Key ingredients: Lactic acid (4%) exfoliates while helping skin hold on to water. Willow bark and meadowsweet bring natural salicylates (about a 1.5% salicylic acid equivalent) to help clear congestion. Moth bean extract, a plant alternative to retinol, supports skin renewal and a more even-looking tone. Green tea and pomegranate add antioxidants, and sea fennel and orange flower calm the look of redness.
Why we carry it: Live Botanical is made by an herbalist in small batches in Portland, Oregon, mostly from plants grown across the Pacific West. We first carried the line in 2018 and are so happy to have it back on our shelves.
How to use
Start with two evenings a week. Press 1 to 2 pumps onto clean skin, then follow with your face oil or moisturizer. A slight film for the first 30 seconds is normal. If your skin loves it, work up to every other night. For a spot or zone, leave a thicker layer on for 5 to 10 minutes, then lightly wipe away with a damp cloth. Finish with the Harmony Calming Oil or Rooted Balancing Balm.
Ingredients
aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) juice*^, camellia sinensis (green tea) hydrosol*^, spiraea ulmaria (meadowsweet) extract*^, salix nigra (willow) bark extract*, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract*, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower extract*, distilled water & palm free vegetable glycerin* & viola tricolor (wild pansy) flower/leaf*^ & althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root*^, vigna aconitifolia (moth bean) extract, lactobacillus ferment, lactic acid (vegan), water & acetyl tetrapeptide-40 & caprylyl glycol, crithmum maritimum (sea fennel) extract*, sodium hyaluronate (vegan), sodium PCA (plant derived), xanthan gum, lecithin, sclerotium gum and pullulan
*organic | ^regionally sourced
Good to know
30 ml / 1 oz. A neutral scent with a hint of green tea, no added essential oils. Vegan. It contains AHAs, which can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so wear sunscreen while you use it and for a week after you stop.
