Of the many myths in skincare, one of the most common is that blemish-busting products need to strip the skin of excess oil to be effective. But routinely applying astringent products to your skin, or cleansing so hard that you’re scrubbing, can lead to dryness, more breakouts and long-term damage to the epidermis. Removing the natural oils might be tempting but in doing so you’re removing the skin’s protective barrier against bacteria, which can then cause further flare-ups. Drying the skin out, whether it’s with alcohol-based products or harsh acne treatments will only serve to irritate your complexion and increase the risk of more breakouts.

Wild Science Lab’s new Root + Fruit Happy Skin range is designed to tackle blemishes and imperfections effectively but gently using a combination of naturally derived plant extracts and actives that help balance and clarify acne-prone skin.

Each of the products in the three-step routine work hard to refine skin tone and texture but still respect the skin’s natural protective barrier, meaning overall skin health is maintained too. The Happy Skin range is designed to help people of all ages with blemish-prone skin feel more comfortable with their complexions.

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Happy Days Cleansing Foam, AHA + BHA + ZINC, 125ml – RRP £20
A pH balanced antibacterial cleansing foam designed to purify and calm without leaving skin feeling uncomfortable, tight or dry. Plant-derived AHAs and BHAs gently exfoliate and banish makeup, dirt and excess oil from pores. Zinc helps to regulate sebum production to reduce breakouts and aloe vera soothes and hydrates. Anti-inflammatories eucalyptus and pink grapefruit reduce irritation while benzoin, linden and magnolia flower promote skin harmony and a more resilient skin barrier.

Happy Balance Clarifying Essence, AHA + BHA + ZINC, 110ml – RRP £25
A liquid exfoliant designed to balance and refine the texture of acne-prone skin. Loaded with AHAs and BHAs to gently refine skin, this lightweight essence helps prevent blemishes and blackheads caused by debris and dirt clogging pores. Anti-inflammatories calm redness and irritation so that skin stays calm and controlled.

Happy Face Blemish Gel, NIACINAMIDE + BISABOLOL, 30ml – RRP £25
Tackle spots as soon as they appear with this powerful blend of anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory niacinamide and bisabolol. The deeply soothing gel formula cools irritated, inflamed skin to leave it looking and feeling smoother and less angry.

Available from www.wildsciencelab.com