The Calming Treatment & Hydrator is Step 2 in your day or morning regimen, after cleansing with Blemish Relief Gentle & Soothing Cleanser. The lightweight lotion glides onto skin to gently kill blemish-causing bacteria, while nourishing with essential hydration. Lactic and succinic acids support a healthy surface skin microbiome for a clearer, more radiant complexion, while citrulline and squalane fight irritation, nourish, hydrate, soothe and visibly reduce redness. Key Ingredients: - Citrulline, first discovered in watermelon, is an alpha-amino acid that visibly calms skin for a clearer, more even-looking complexion. Nourishing and soothing, it is an ideal way to counteract the drying effect of anti-acne ingredients. - Lactic & Succinic Acids are short chain fatty acids help quickly shrink blemishes by working alongside salicylic acid to attack blemish-causing bacteria and encourage good bacteria necessary for a healthy microbiome. They also provide gentle yet effective exfoliation for smoother, more even-looking skin. - Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is found in foods such as tomatoes. This skin-clearing powerhouse helps to gently and visibly erase imperfections, unclog oily pores, and minimize the redness and uneven tone that can be left behind after breakouts by improving skin\'s moisture barrier. - Squalane is found naturally in the human body but also can be derived from olive oil. It hydrates skin without making it look or feel greasy. This lightweight hydration is ideal for oil and blemish prone skin as it helps maintain optimal hydration without clogging pores or causing blemishes.