I have recently been battling a bout of acne, perhaps due to the hot weather, heaty food or just hormones acting up. Whatever it is, acne and pimples can be a real pain especially when adults are supposed to outgrow the horrid pimply teenage years! I haven’t had oily skin for a while as well which led me to research further into what causes acne and how I can treat it effectively. Read on to find out more.

Causes Of Acne And Pimples

Oily skin is always blamed for acne breakouts. However, even dry skin can cause breakouts as the skin compensates for the dryness by producing more oil which causes blocked pores and sebum. Some sources have further suggested that acne could be linked to the lack of linoleic acid which is essential for controlling blocked pores, oily skin and acne breakouts. Linoleic acid is not produced by the body and is obtained only from food sources or skin care which contains it.

Review Of Garden Of Eden Rosa T Acne Serum

Properties Of Rosa T Acne Serum

Linoleic acid is the secret ingredient in Garden of Eden Rosa T’s acne gel which can help control sebum and oil production when used regularly. Containing 100% plant-based products, Rosa T is further enriched with Tea Tree Oil to help to fight bacteria infection and treat pimples effectively while minimising scarring.

The tea tree oil smell is rather strong when you use the oil. I personally like the rich smell of the oil, however, you might be a little turned off if you are sensitive to smell. The oil is non-greasy and absorbs relatively quickly. Do be careful of the shelf life element as storing the oil for too long or in unsuitable conditions may cause it to go rancid which will do more damage for your skin.

Effectivess of Rosa T Acne Products

The only Garden of Eden product I tried was the Rosa T tea tree oil which is said to help with scarring and treatment of acne. Personally, I found that dabbing a small amount of oil on your acne before going to bed does actually help to cure it. The pimple usually reduces in size and redness within 2 nights of application and depending on the size, would usually go off in about a week. It is a mild and gentle treatment for acne which minimises scarring and helps you towards clearer acne-free skin.

Other ranges of the Rosa T range are available in the form of cleansers and toners. Rosa T can be found in local Guardian or Watson pharmacies.