ROSEN Break-Out Spot Treatment | Overnight Spot Treatment for Acne | Zinc Oxide Skincare

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If you've browsed the skincare aisles at Target or Ulta Beauty, you've likely spotted Rosen Skincare's products. The brand, known for its innovative and inclusive approach to acne care, is the brainchild of Jamika Martin. The founder's struggles with her skin throughout middle and high school laid the groundwork for Rosen, as it showed her early on how difficult it can be to find treatments that work for diverse skin. "I started breaking out between fifth and sixth grade and developed hyperpigmentation," Martin says. "I tried many things to combat my acne—from visiting an esthetician to trying Accutane—but it seemed like nothing was working long-term." Martin began developing Rosen while attending the University of California, Los Angeles. However, it wasn’t until her last quarter of school that she started taking the business seriously. "I have to credit my mentor for seeing the work I was putting into Rosen," she says. "It was during one of our conversations that they recommended I look into Target’s Accelerator Program."

To use, apply 1-2 pumps of the serum to hands then gently rub or pat into face. It’s best to start slowly and work up to more frequent use to avoid experiencing sensitivity. The Charcoal Mask is perfect for when you’re feeling a little oily. I would mostly used it before I did my makeup to help keep the oil at bay or as a spot treatment when I had a breakout. This helped to dry out the pimple and I noticed that it helped speed up healing. It’s important to know that this product is made with alcohol so over using it can likely lead to drying of the skin. I recommend that it is used sparingly. To use, apply an even layer to the entire face. Gently rub in, as you would a cream, and let sit for 15-20 minutes before washing off. Instead of mixing together your own concoction and hoping for the best, use a tea tree oil-containing product designed specifically for acne. "This decreases the chances of irritation and worsening of acne unintentionally," Dr. Love explains. To use, apply toner to cotton ball and swipe onto skin after washing. I personally wouldn’t follow Rosen’s advice of using twice a day – that’s too much exfoliation for most people. I used it three or four times a week in the evening.

First, let’s talk break outs. While most of mine are under control, there have been some clogged pores and break outs due to stress, masking and general life as of late. At the moment my skin is fairly clear. I have some clogged pores that I am working on dealing with (I have a system that thus far seems to be working). However, I did notice that I had a really red spot indicating the imminent arrival of an unwanted friend. And it is in one of those odd spots near the curve of my nose so it is both prominent and hard to reach and deal with. For the red spot indicating an eruption was soon to occur, it brought the blemish more to the surface a little faster than expected. I think with repeated use it would help clear it away faster.

Overall, these products worked well for me. There were many things that I liked about them such as the majority of the ingredients. I love that they’re formulated with ingredients that are different from other skincare products and are powered by fruit powders and enzymes. However, at this time, the only product I can see myself purchasing is the cleanser. I’ve seen so many people have amazing results with these products such as fading of dark marks but I didn’t experience that within the last 30 days. Maybe if I used it for a little longer, say 60-90 days I would experience that. Since I do have some products remaining, I’ll continue to incorporate them into my routine. Zinc Oxide- Zinc has lots of astringent properties, which means it works to dry out acne and inflamed bumps.The problem here is that tea tree oil is an essential oil, and pure essential oils are very strong and can be super irritating. So you would definitely want to dilute your tea tree oil with another oil first—like mixing a single dab of TTO in with a few drops of your favorite face oil and blending that over your acne-prone areas. The tropics toner was my third favorite product. Unlike other toners that are made with the usual acids like glycolic acid, this toner is made with. It had an interesting consistency. Somewhere between a liquid toner and a loose serum. Overall I feel like it did a good job with balancing my skin. Now, on to the other products in the kit. With effective products, fantastic ingredients, transparency in their decisions, and a dedication to ending acne-shaming, this is a brand I can fully get behind. I’ve found a number of products I really enjoy and will be keeping in my routine permanently. Even with some products not working for me, I love the brand as a whole and am excited to try more from their line. Their founder, Jamika Martin, started her line because she had dealt with acne for most of her life and tried so many things that never completely fixed it. “Over the acne care industry” that always seems to make people feel worse about their skin, she wanted to change things up. And so Rosen was born: a brand that’s “all about bringing you confidence with clean ingredients.”