Mario Badescu Drying Lotion (Glass bottle) 29ml

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It’s really a short-term solution that helps by simply drying out the blemish. But overdrying acne can cause irritation and make acne worse, so products with calamine — like Mario Badescu Drying Lotion — should be used sparingly.

I applied a few dots of lotion to my blemishes after completing my nightly routine. Because I use retinol at night, I skipped it on the areas I was spot treating. When I woke up the next morning, there was a little hint of pink on my pillow. I am a wild sleeper, which is probably why I woke up to subtle pink residue, but the spot treatment was still intact. Another way salicylic acid helps to fight acne is through its antibacterial activity. Salicylic acid has the ability to inhibit the production of various aspects necessary for binary fission (bacterial reproduction), such as fibrinogen, fibronectin, and alpha-hemolysis. Therefore, salicylic acid can neutralize the bacteria P. Acnes that are present in acne papules.As someone who has tried many products, I don't believe in overnight skincare miracles. However, I believe in treatments that make the skin better over time, and this is one of them. Did my pimples magically disappear overnight? No. But, my spots were much smaller and a lot less irritated. That is a double-win in my book. Also, the sheer size of the brand’s corporate empire inherently works against any thoroughgoing effort to make its manufacturing 100% clean and ethical. So on that basis, this Mario Badescu review has got to put the two brands on a par with each other in this regard. While that would seem to make this company more forward-looking than our spotlighted brand, this Mario Badescu review does need to note that all this progressive-type talk from Shiseido may be a bit of a case of greenwashing. For instance, as the brand sells products in China, this automatically means that these products must be tested on animals, as per Chinese law.

Since this product is a spot treatment, we think the alcohol in the formula is okay if you need to get rid of a zit ASAP. But it’s not something you want to be using on a regular basis.Others who tried Mario Badescu Drying Lotion didn’t notice any change whatsoever. For example, one review says, “I used this product after I wash my face and use my toner before going to bed, sadly it did not make any changes for me, I tried using it for a week.” Our Verdict While this sounds great in theory, you may be wondering: does Mario Badescu Drying Lotion work for everyone? To answer that question, we’ll evaluate the formulation details, including the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ingredients and the research that supports (or doesn’t support) their use in skincare.

Salicylic acid works by exfoliating the pore lining, which loosens clogged dirt and oil. It also has the ability to dissolve keratin, the protein that acts as a “glue” to keep dead skin cells together in the stratum corneum. This is effective because dead skin cells can build up on the surface of your skin, leaving it looking dull and also possibly clogging pores. In case you weren’t aware, salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid) is one of the best acne-fighting ingredients, and we’re happy that it’s included in Mario Badescu Drying Lotion.According to Healthline, using calamine lotion as spot treatment can help because calamine has drying properties and it can help dry out pimples caused by excess oil faster. The active ingredient in calamine lotion is a combination of zinc oxide and 0.5% iron (ferric) oxide. The iron oxide gives it its identifying pink color. Before we get into the details, here’s the TL;DR if you just want to know whether or not Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is right for you.