Yes To Tomatoes Daily Balancing Moisturizer, Blemish-Fighting & Enlightening Moisturizer, Natural Vegan & Cruelty Free, 1.7 Fl Oz

I took antibiotics for approximately fifteen years, underwent chemical peels, light therapy, hormonal therapies, dermabrasion, and finally it was Accutane that cleared my skin for many years. I was in heaven. Then out of nowhere, when I leapt to the other side of mid-life, I started having occasional bumps again. Anything would cause a flare-up, even applying sunscreen was sure to clog pores causing a Godzilla eruption. Although I have been very upset to revisit the past through acne, I was surprised to read, recently, that 40% of women who have never had acne are now experiencing it at mid-life and beyond --- well into their sixties. I don't know what's up with that, but I feel for all my sister friends who are in the same boat.I've tried every single skin care product available, spending thousands of dollars. The only thing that helped some was 'Clean & Clear OIL-FREE' moisturizer. But this contains Salicylic Acid and repeated use was making my aging skin look dry, somewhat lathery, and VERY sensitive to the sun.On a lark, I decided to order 'Yes To Tomatoes' for clear skin. I have given it a good therapeutic trial before offering an endorsement. I have just finished my first bottle and have my next on order. I'm amazed that this moderately priced product has performed so well. My skin is dewey, the fine lines are diminishing, and even the deeper ones are showing improvement. I've even been getting some complements on my complexion --- for the first time, ever. But, the most important factor is: I have only had one bump, early in the trial; it cleared up promptly, when using the 'Yes Spot Stick' at bedtime (which I highly recommend, too).On days when I have worn more makeup than usual, or I've been exercising, or working in the garden, I will use the 'Yes Deep Cleansing Pads'. Love them! They are salicylic acid pads, but for some reason when I use this product, it makes my face feel soft and clean, unlike the Clean & Clear.I love that these products are Paraben-free and 98% natural. I often wonder how much my skin was previously reacting to chemicals that it just couldn't tolerate.The only negative for me was the smell which is a little strong. It took me a little time to adjust to it, but it does dissipate quickly and I hardly notice it now.

A little goes A LONG way. When I first got the product I was like "This is it?" But it lasted me soooo long. However, it took a long time for my skin to adjust because it was burning first couple of weeks but now it feels so moisturizing.

Let me preface this by saying that I have such a difficult time finding any kind of skincare product, as I have sensitive skin, Celiac Disease, and allergies to dairy and coconut as well. All of my allergies are very severe, and any kind of exposure to gluten, dairy, or coconut causes not only inflammation, cysts, the feeling of burned skin, and raised bumps, but the intestinal symptoms too.THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING! When I first purchased this lotion, I was skeptical as it wasn't specifically labeled as gluten free: however, I am so glad that I took that chance! At the time of purchasing, I had unknowingly been using a hair product (I have extremely curly hair) that contained coconut, causing these giant pus-filled cysts (which scarred over horribly!) to appear on my skin! I have always had problems with acne, but now my face looks great! My best friend wanted to know what I was using, and my mama commented how glowy and healthy my face looks just this morning! I believe that I have been purchasing this lotion since April, and I go through it fairly quickly (I live in Colorado, and extra lotion never hurts).HOW I USE IT: Every morning when I get out of the shower, I pat my face dry then apply a single squirt of lotion on my face, neck, and collarbone. Fast forward to nighttime. I splash my face with water, sometimes exfoliate with a washcloth or simply pat dry, then apply a single squirt to my face, neck, and collarbone. Every week or two I apply the mud mask of the same brand and rinse it off in the shower with hot water.I love the scent (it's subtle but slightly fruity, maybe with a slight bitter undertone?) and the lotion sinks into my skin really quickly. Overall, I highly recommend this product and I hope that they never discontinue it because I don't know what I would do!P.S. This is actually my first product review (I have been on Amazon for years): that's how impressed I am with this lotion!