To buy: $20 (was $23); amazon.com. One shopper says the Botanic Tree cleanser is “one of the most gentle chemical exfoliants” they’ve ever used, and it leaves their skin “noticeably smoother after each use.” Others say they use the cleanser for various skin-specific concerns, including hormonal or cystic acne. “It brings the cystic bumps that usually stay deep under the skin to the surface, which helps [relieve] the pain and heal the spots so much quicker,” one explained. “I love this cleanser and will buy it forever!” What if you just have one or two annoying pimples? The exfoliating cleanser can also help with that, according to another shopper, who wrote, “I had a bulging pimple on my face… I [used] the cleanser at night, went to bed, and the next morning the pimple dried out and was barely noticeable.” Any type of exfoliating, particularly on your face, should be monitored and not necessarily incorporated into your daily regimen. Botanic Tree suggests using the cleanser two to five times a week, and many of the reviewers support this sentiment, in order to avoid over-exfoliated skin. Other Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser green flags include the fact that it’s cruelty-free and sulfate-free (or SLS-free) and you only need a small, pea-sized amount of product for each use. Plus, the price tag is pretty good, too. Coming in at just under $22, the 6-fluid-ounce bottle is on the more affordable side. After exfoliating, it’s extra important to give that soft skin some extra protection from UV rays, so be sure to use (and reapply!) SPF every single day.
