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Active Ingredients

Totarol

Often labeled as: Totara Tree Extract

The ancient tree's acne-fighting defense.

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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

An extract from the heartwood of the Totara tree, which is famously resistant to rotting. It is a formidable natural antibacterial agent, specifically effective against penicillin-resistant strains of acne.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Clears stubborn cystic acne, provides massive antioxidant protection, and heals.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

An incredible, non-drying alternative to Benzoyl Peroxide.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It strips the skin of all bacteria.

The Science

It specifically targets pathogenic bacteria (like P. acnes) while remaining gentle on the barrier.