REVIEW: Irie Rock Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Facial Cleanser

As a lover and promoter of all things natural, especially when it comes to skin and hair,  I was very pleased to come across the Irie Rock line of products.  Irie Rock is made in Jamaica with all natural ingredients. They carry cleansers, anti aging products and body scrubs, lotions and splashes. I picked up two products from their line to test at Expo Jamaica 2014.

Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Deep Pore Cleanser

With Salicylic Acid

The facial cleansing products contain Tea Tree & Witch Hazel. Tea tree oil can kill bacteria and fungi. It comes from the evergreen leaves of the Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree¹.  Studies have proven it to work effectively at reducing acne. Though most scientific data points to benzoyl peroxide as a more successful acne treatment, Tea Tree Oil has been shown to produce fewer side effects. In a 1990 study published in the Medical Journal of Australia, 79% of people who used benzoyl peroxide experienced adverse reactions (e.g. itching, burning, stinging, and dryness), compared to only 44% of those using Tea Tree Oil. Acne sufferers, this product is calling your name!

Witch Hazel extract is derived from a plant of the same name. The bark, leaves, and twigs of witch hazel are all high in tannins, giving this plant astringent properties. Astringents are substances that can dry, tighten, and harden tissues. In other words, you may use an astringent on your skin to tighten pores and remove excess oil. 

Sounds like a winning combination no? Irie Rock boasts that this product contains no parabens, no colourants,  no alcohol and no artificial fragrance. The result is a clear, fragrance free liquid of medium thick consistency. 

Deep pore cleanser

The bottle states: Gently and effectively wash away makeup and impurities with this deep pore facial cleanser that softens skin while leaving it looking healthy and revitalized and feeling clean and refreshed. Great for all skin types, regular use helps keep skin blemish free, refreshed and calm.

Tea Tree & Witch Hazel are general disinfectants that fight bacteria and help skin heal by encouraging the formation of new scar tissue. Their antioxidant and astringent properties make them effective against fighting acne. 

I have been using this product for the past two weeks (in conjunction with the Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Scrub (which I will review shortly) and I can undoubtedly say that I have seen a difference in the overall appearance of my skin.  I was never prone to acne, but I do have the occasional pimple.  I will watch for those and update as necessary.  My pores are noticeably smaller, and I am watching to see if my eczema (which flares up depending on the weather) will clear up with this. (So far there is a noticeable difference as my dry areas are less flaky.) Overall, my skin looks noticeably brighter. 

My one gripe is that OH LORD it burned the first time I used it.  But I have sensitive skin and there was no irritation as a result so I overlooked it. The second use was more tolerable, and now it doesn't bother me at all. I would suggest if you have very sensitive skin to try starting out using it once a day and gradually increase your usage.

So if you have problematic skin, acne, eczema or dermatitis. You should definitely give this product a try. You may just be pleasantly surprised at the results. 

Buy Irie Rock Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Skin Care Products Online HERE. 

Also Available in store at Unit #11 - Lee Gore Business Cetre, 31 Upper Waterloo Road, Kingston 8. 876-620-9309

Ingredients:  water, glycerin, sodium laureth sulfate, coco betaine, sodium choride, salicylic acid ,witch hazel , citric acid, tea tree essential oil, glydant 

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