Burt's Bees has introduced "the first and only truly natural acne line" to help clear, smooth and promote healthy-looking skin, according to Oct. 15 release.

The natural products trendsetter's Natural Acne Solutions line is built around salicylic acid derived from black willow bark.

"The role of bark is to protect the tree by regulating temperature, moisture, nutrients and attacks by environmental stressors. The skin has a similar function," the company notes. "That's why Burt's Bees went straight to the bark to find a natural source of salicylic acid."

The resulting products - represented as a four-step regimen - have been certified by the Natural Products Association, Burt's Bees notes.

Purifying Gel Cleanser removes excess oil and combats inflammation with evening primrose and beet root extracts. Pore Refining Scrub contains jojoba beads and fruit acid complex for "dual-action exfoliation that is gentle but effective," the firm says. Both products cost $9.99.

Priced at $17.99, Daily Moisturizing Lotion provides all-day oil control with anti-inflammatory goldenseal, antiseptic lemongrass and astringent hops.

Finally, Burt's Bees' Targeted Spot Treatment - formulated with tea tree and parsley extracts - reduces redness within 24 hours, begins clearing acne within 48 hours and prevents future breakouts, the firm says. The product retails for $9.99.

The Natural Acne Solutions cleanser is 99.4 percent natural, while the scrub, lotion and spot treatment are all 100 percent natural, according to the company.

Burt's Bees products are available at mass retailers nationwide.

- Ryan Nelson ( ¹ r.nelson@elsevier.com )

Burt's Bees Launches Natural-Certified Anti-Acne Regimen

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