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Botanical Complex 52 – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 10, 2025
Botanical Complex 52 is a supportive, water-dispersible, buffering botanical system designed to make active-heavy skincare routines (retinol, niacinamide, acids) smoother, more comfortable, and highly tolerable, acting as the skin's "insurance policy" against irritation. Its main focus is improving comfort and tolerability, and it achieves this by enhancing hydration retention, reducing visible redness by up to 30%, and improving the overall texture, slip, and spreadability of formulas. BC52 is ideal for sensitive, dehydrated, or reactive users who rely on strong actives, and it can be used daily at concentrations up to 10% MSUC for a consistently comfortable routine.