Blemish + Age Defense Salicylic Acid Serum
 
An oil-free facial serum that improves blemish-prone skin while targeting visible signs of ageing.
 
Recommended For:
 
Oily skin
Acne-prone skin
Combination skin
Ageing skin
 
Product Benefits
 
Regulates excess sebum production
Helps control oiliness that contributes to clogged pores and breakouts.
Improves skin clarity and texture
Visibly reduces blotchiness, blemishes, and uneven skin tone for a smoother, more refined look.
Decongests pores
Effectively exfoliates and clears clogged pores, helping prevent future breakouts.
Targets signs of ageing
Diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and surface roughness.
Ideal for adult breakouts
A dual-action solution for those dealing with both acne and ageing concerns.
 
About the Product
 
Blemish + Age Defense is a powerful, oil-free serum designed for adult skin that’s both breakout-prone and affected by visible signs of ageing. This formula blends 2% dioic acid with a strategic combination of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs), including salicylic, glycolic, and citric acids.
 
This multi-acid approach helps reduce the formation of blemishes, smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin tone and radiance. By regulating excess oil and targeting roughness, this serum visibly improves skin texture and clarity.
 
Science + Clinical Results
 
39% reduction in sebum after 4 weeks
28% improvement in fine lines after 4 weeks
As early as Day 2, noticeable improvements in:
Skin tone and clarity
Smoothness and brightness
Clogged pores and blemishes
Blotchiness
Proven as effective and tolerable as 0.025% tretinoin, delivering statistically superior results in skin tone evenness, clarity, and blemish reduction.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) was reduced by:
 
19% after 4 weeks
36% after 8 weeks
PIH spot count reduced by 29% after 8 weeks
 
Source: Baumann, L. (2013). JDD study comparing Blemish + Age Defense to clindamycin + benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin 0.025%.
 
The Science Behind Adult Blemishes
 
Adult breakouts are often triggered by hormonal shifts, stress, or environmental factors. Increased sebum production and impaired skin renewal contribute to clogged pores, blemishes, and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
 
Blemish + Age Defense addresses these root causes while also reducing fine lines and promoting a more youthful, even skin tone.
 
Adult Acne DOs + DON’Ts
 
DO: Combine blemish and anti-ageing care.
AHAs like glycolic and citric acid target both blemishes and signs of ageing.
DON’T: Use a one-size-fits-all approach.
Adult breakouts often require a multi-targeted solution that addresses hormonal and environmental factors.
 
Blemish-Fighting Partners
 
Pair Blemish + Age Defense with professional treatments like chemical peels to promote faster skin cell turnover. This serum complements in-clinic procedures by supporting long-term improvements in blemishes, texture, and radiance.