To the rescue - Kate Logan SOS blemish remedy

We’ve all been there; woken up one morning to find our skin is less than flawless. Here at Daisy HQ we have been testing the best ethical remedies around that make spots stop. 

Inspired by Dr Zoe’s article on why we get acne and how to get rid of it, we made some great discoveries.

Kate Logan
Kate Logan offers three products in the Battling Blemishes range. The first is the SOS Blemish Remedy (pictured right) offering rapid healing for just £9.99. Kate combines lavender, calendula and myrrh ingredients with her own fair hands to make this handy pot that will rescue any damsel from skin disaster. 

The next is a Breakout Balm (pictured below) for £8.99 that is intended to reduce redness and helps the healing process with skin regenerating ingredients. Finally there is the Grey Clay Rescue Mask, £11.99 which is used to ‘degunk’ the skin. It absorbs excess grease and impurities that can cause spots. 

Our editor Sally said, ‘You can really see the mask working and I love that Kate handmade these products herself in the UK.’ 

Available from kateloganbeauty.com. 

A’Kin Skin Care
This extremely eco company have created a range of skin care that is 100% natural botanical, vegan, organic and all packaged in recyclable materials. 

Dr Zoe said that dead skin can block pores leading to spots so our Allison used the A’Kin Jo Jo and Corn, Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub, £13.28. She said ’I use this as part of my daily skin care regime. It’s filled with natural ingredients, which made my skin feel and smell amazing.  I was surprised at how gentle it was.’ 

Their White tea & Aloe Vital hydration Gel Creme, £18.99, is also a good bet as Dr Zoe recommends using a gel based moisturiser. Removing the last traces of cleanser with a toning also helps keep the pores clear so follow it with A’kin’s Orange Blossom and Chamomile Refreshing and Soothing Toner, £8.99 (and it smells lush!).

Available from skinnutrition.co.uk and mypure.co.uk

Living Nature Rescue Gel

A saviour - Living Nature Rescue Gel

Not only can this gel help several skin conditions, including acne, it is also made from 100% recycable packaging. This handy solution will not only help your skin be clearer but it also has healing properties that will help mend any minor graze or skin irritation. One of the main active ingredients is Manuka honey which is fast becoming legendary for it antibacterial properties. 

Available from livingnature.com for £12. 

Nelson’s Pure and Clean Range
The Nelson’s range formulated to help the dreaded trouble zones includes wipes, blemish gel, moisturiser and facial wash. The wipes and blemish gel are very handy for women on the go. The gel and be worn under make and as our very own  

Our Charlotte said ‘You can just pop some on anywhere because it’s a clear gel so you can’t tell you’ve got it on. Instantly cooling and slight burning sensation on contact, but it’s a satisfying burn! Not an instant solution, but does reduce the size of the blemish. Great for before a big night out.’ 

As for the wipes, they do not remove make up, but they cleanse and soothe redness with a simple circle movements over the skin.  

Prices start at £5.30 and from nelsonsnaturalworld.com and at Boots stores. 

Cleansing Cream by Dr Hauschka
This super mild cleanser has balancing pH qualities and is one of the core products in the much lauded Dr Hauschka facial skin care line. 

The aim of this cream is to help the skin retain and support the skin’s natural moisture level. They recommend you use it with a muslin cloth to help close the pores after use so that your skin can become practically perfect. 

A trial size is available to buy from drhauschka.co.uk for just £3.10. 

Origins Spot Remover
This small but mighty pot was voted the ‘best blemish buster’ by U magazine for their 2009 Beauty Awards and it’s also a top pick in the legendary Green Beauty Bible. The ingredients include oregano and clove buds, nature’s own spot busters. 

But be warned, this potion pot is so powerful, when using it first restrict usage to just one application a day. If the spot is stubborn gradually increase to two to three times a day. 

£10 from large department stores and at origins.co.uk. 

The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

Old favourite - The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Gel

The staple that has been a fail safe for so many years; The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil Blemish Stick is one for the handbags and the hall of skin care fame. With just a simple dab on the blemish, you can enjoy the tingling sensation and wait for the spot to clear without getting dry skin. 

Available at all Body Shop stores for just £4. 

Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps
The annoying thing about acne is that it does not just appear on the face. If you are prone to spots on the body then Dr Bronner’s 18 in 1 Hemp Tea Tree Pure-Castile Soap is here to save the bad skin day. Even though it has 17 other uses, we are focusing on the fact that this almighty soap will help get rid of the spot that are easier to hide but still unbearable to have.  

Available from essentialslondon.com for £4.99 

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