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Active Ingredients

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Often labeled as: Mastic Gum

The biological pore-shrinking resin.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly unique botanical resin harvested from the Mastic tree on the Greek island of Chios. It specifically targets the enzymes (like 5-alpha reductase) that enlarge pores and cause extreme oiliness, actively tightening the pore wall back to its original size.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Visibly shrinks enlarged pores, severely mattifies extreme oiliness, and prevents comedones.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The absolute ultimate active for people struggling with massive, gaping pores.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It glues the pores shut physically.

The Science

It works biologically to stop the inflammation and oil production that stretches the pore in the first place.