Organic skincare for oily, acne and breakout-prone skin 🍃

Breakouts at Any Age

Breakouts aren’t just a teenage issue. People experience them in their 30s, 40s, 50s and even later in life. They can arrive out of nowhere and leave us feeling self-conscious, frustrated and at odds with our skin.

We hear so many stories from customers who’ve tried everything – harsh chemical skin-peels and treatments, stripping cleansers, or makeup to cover it up. Sadly, these quick fixes often only make things worse. When we use synthetic ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to 'clear up' acne and breakout-prone skin we can unknowingly damage the skin’s protective barrier.  This is what one website providing Benzoyl Peroxide said about using their product.

"It’s important to note, however, that benzoyl peroxide may cause skin irritation in some people. The chances for side effects may increase with higher concentrations or when too much product is applied. Possible signs of irritation to look out for include skin redness itching or increased sensitivity."

If you are using these chemicals regularly there is also the compound effect to consider - it states above regarding higher concentrations and these can build up in our skin leading to skin irritation, and harmful effects in the body.

When our skin feels under attack, it begins to defend itself by producing more oil. The result? An imbalanced, inflamed and more breakout-prone complexion.

But here’s something that surprises most people (until they try it for themselves):

Oil balances oil.

Well, the the right oils can. Using what are known as 'dry oils' can be so effective that people often find it hard to believe just how quickly they work. A customer recently shared that she received compliments on her skin just days after starting our products and asked, 'Could it really work so quickly?

By using only gentle, organic, cold-pressed plant oils and botanicals you can help bring your skin back into harmony, and fast. Unlike synthetic actives, these oils work with your skin, not against it. They nourish, support the skin microbiome and calm inflammation rather than triggering it.

We believe nature knows best. That’s why we’ve created a skincare routine specifically for oily and breakout-prone skin, using powerful plant-based ingredients that are deeply balancing and effective, but also gentle. 

Watch the video below to learn more about our gentle, oil-balancing approach. It might just be the skin reset you've been searching for.

We filmed this before developing Keep the Peace Balancing and Clearing Facial Oil, which was specifically formulated to support oily and breakout-prone skin.

While You Must Be Sisters Collagen and Ceramide Boosting Facial Oil (mentioned in the video) can also be beneficial for breakout-prone skin, we recommend using just one to two drops, well dispersed with several sprays of Botanical Balance Calming Facial Tonic or water for a lighter, more balanced application.

In the rest of this blog, we’ll also be sharing more about the key ingredients we use and why they’re so effective. We’re passionate about helping you understand your skin and feel good in it, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

Below, we take a closer look at each product in our Peace Offering – 3-Step Breakout and Blemish Clearing Facial Routine. This simple yet effective routine has helped many people dealing with breakouts, from teenage skin to perimenopausal flare-ups. It’s been especially beneficial for calming inflammation, balancing oil production and supporting clearer, healthier-looking skin.

3 step breakout and blemish clearing routine

Step 1: Cleansing – Choose the right soap bar for Your skin

Why We Recommend Our Organic Soap Bar Instead of Liquid Cleansers

So why do we always suggest using our organic soap bars over liquid soaps or cleansers? Much like the harsh ingredients we mentioned earlier, such as peels, astringent toners and other synthetic chemicals, liquid cleansers can actually contribute to the problem. The chemicals in there strip the skin’s natural oils, leaving it vulnerable, irritated and out of balance.

By simply switching to our gentle and nourishing soap bars you remove those harsh ingredients, and give your skin the chance to reset. This small change can make a big difference. It can calm irritation, support your skin’s natural barrier, and help it feel clear, soft and balanced again.

So, which one is right for you?  

Minty Fresh soap bar 
Infused with pure peppermint essential oil, this soap naturally cleanses the skin while offering antibacterial and antiseptic benefits. Menthol (a compound within peppermint) provides a refreshing and cooling sensation that helps to soothe irritation and calm breakout-prone skin. Its antibacterial properties support clearer skin by reducing surface bacteria that can lead to spots.

Nettle Settle soap bar
Formulated with wild-harvested nettle leaf, this soap helps to refine and rebalance oily or acne-prone skin. The natural astringent properties of nettle help to tighten pores and reduce blemishes, while its gentle exfoliating action helps to clear congestion and refresh the skin’s surface without stripping it.

Calming Chamomile soap bar
This ultra-soothing bar features blue chamomile, rich in anti-inflammatory compounds like alpha-bisabolol and chamazulene, as well as powerful antioxidants. It’s ideal for skin that is red, sensitive or blemish-prone, helping to calm irritation, ease inflammation and support a clearer, more even complexion.

Step 2: Botanical Balance Calming Facial Tonic

Botanical Balance is a gentle, calming and naturally scented tonic which balances, brightens and detoxifies your skin.  After cleansing, your skin requires a product which hydrates and balances skin pH to ensure a healthy skin microbiome.  

Our tonic is different to a 'toner' which usually contain lots of synthetic, astringent chemicals such as witch hazel and alcohol which can further irritate the skin.

Botanical Balance can be used as a primer to increase absorption of facial oils, or used on its own and as often as you like throughout the day to refresh, calm and replenish tired, dry, irritated and acne-prone skin. It has remarkable therapeutic properties which help hydrate your skin, tighten pores, and promote healing.

It is made using our own delicate blend of organic botanical flower waters including lavender de Provence and Damask rose to soothe your skin and your senses.

Perfect for all genders, skin types and needs. It is naturally essential oil-free which makes it safe to use on sensitive skin.

Kind to your skin during and after pregnancy when the skin can be prone to hormonal acne and breakouts. 

 Step 3: Keep the Peace - Balancing and Clearing Facial Oil

When we tell people with oily or combination skin, especially those dealing with acne and breakouts, that using oil can actually help, we often sense some hesitation. It doesn't seem to make much sense to add oil to already oily or clogged skin.

Keep The Peace Balancing and Clearing Facial Oil was specifically formulated to support your skin’s natural oil production and help bring it back into balance.

You can see a review below from one of our customers who uses the oil to help her son's teenage acne.  It highlights how you can't necessarily stop breakouts and acne from happening, but you can minimise and care for them in a gentle, and natural way.

Hero Oils

Below we have highlighted two of the key oils in Keep the Peace Balancing and Clearing Facial Oil.  Both are known as "dry oils".

What does a dry oil mean?  Quite simply, it means they absorb quickly and feel light on the skin. These two highly effective dry oils play a key role in its benefits:

Camellia seed oil,  also known as white tea oil delivers vitamin A, B, C and E to the skin along with monounsaturated oleic acid. The oil is high in tannins that help control excess oils in the skin. The tannins give the oil a dry feel and help it to absorb quickly without it feeling greasy. It is also non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores) which makes it a superb oil for oily and breakout-prone skin. Absolutely brilliant for teenage and perimenopausal skin.

Black cumin seed oil has been used for millennia, and when ingested is famously known for “curing everything except death.” It helps to regulate oil production, hydrate, unclog pores, calm inflammation and ease irritation.

Black Cumin Seed oil is antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal. It is anti-inflammatory and helps calm and balance oily and acne/breakout-prone skin. It helps speed the healing of scars and cuts. It is high in omega 6 linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid that helps to take its healing powers deep into the skin.

Black Cumin seed oil contains an abundance of nutrients in the the form of vitamins and minerals including zinc, calcium, folacin, iron, copper and carotenes.

To apply, use a few drops on damp skin, or mix with our Botanical Balance Calming Facial Tonic. This refreshing tonic blends organic lavender, Damask rose, and spearmint flower waters to cool, soothe, and enhance the oil’s calming benefits.

The result is clearer, calmer skin that feels more balanced and at ease.

As always, if you have any questions or need support with your skin or a loved one’s skin, please let us know.