Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions.

Acne

About this product

A natural acne treatment featuring tea tree oil and botanical extracts designed to help clear breakouts.

Full ingredients

Salicylic Acid (1.0%), Aqua (Water, Eau), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Polystearate, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Cera Alba (Beeswax, Cire D'Abeille), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Parfum (Fragrance)*, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose, Sucrose Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

Guru Score

56%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

Tea tree oil is the star ingredient here, but dermatologists found it's not the most effective choice for acne. While tea tree has some antibacterial properties, experts note there are stronger actives available that won't irritate skin the way this can. The formula also packs multiple fruit and oil extracts, which adds complexity that may not work in its favour.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2024

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

Acne

Key actives

Salicylic acid (BHA)

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions contains tea tree oil. I know there's a lot around tea tree oil and acne because of some of the antibacterial properties, but honestly they are better antibacterials out there that don't irritate the skin."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

~Nay

"This one has multiple fruit and oil extracts in it including tea tree oil for starters, and when placed on the skin in a thick layer or under occlusion these can cause irritant contact dermatitis, which is a rash on the skin. And this product only has actually a very low percentage of salicylic acid in it, which just might not be enough to get the job done."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions?

A natural acne treatment featuring tea tree oil and botanical extracts designed to help clear breakouts.

Is Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions worth it?

The gurus are split. 0 of the 2 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 56%.

What is Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions's Guru Score?

Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions holds a Guru Score of 56%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.