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The story behind Bernice Oil began over four decades ago, with an ordinary teenage girl who, like many others, dreamed of fashion and beauty. However, like many average girls, she struggled with persistent acne breakouts that would not go away. Armed with an endless list of store-bought products, ranging from high-end exclusives to old folk remedies like McLean's toothpaste, it was a constant cycle of "Oh, it works!" followed by "Aww, dry, dehydrated, patchy skin". From puberty to adulthood, the trials and errors continued. Eventually, enough was enough. I accepted my fate and settled for plain old soap and moisturizer.

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Motherhood did bring some improvement, no lie, but relocating to the low-humidity yet beautiful Calgary in Alberta did not help much—hello, winter rashes! So, I asked myself, "What is the best I can do with what I have got?" The answer was clear: all-natural, nourishing, plant-based, organic products with little or no side effects—no chemicals, no toxins, no perfume, and hypoallergenic.

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I started learning about skin types and what I truly wanted for my skin, recognizing it as an essential organ in my body, one that needs care and nourishment just like any other. I decided to focus on feeding my skin the way I feed my body, being intentional about what I allowed on my skin. It was not all smooth sailing—there were bumps along the way, with plenty of learning and unlearning. Today, I am extremely grateful for all the knowledge I have gained and every learning curve along the way.

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Bernice Oils is the result of over a decade of research into natural and enriching moisturizing oils.

Through this research, I have learned how different oils blend together, as well as how they work with naturally occurring agents like tea tree oil to promote clear, nourished and hydrated skin for both the face and body.

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I empathize with anyone who experiences dry skin and frequent acne breakouts and is on their journey to finding ingredients that consistently treat acne while preventing the skin from becoming stripped of moisture.

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As for my journey, I do not recall a time during my teenage years when I was not dealing with acne-prone skin. However, in 2013, I relocated with my family to Calgary, Canada, where the dry and cold climate triggered constant winter rashes, making my already sensitive skin even more susceptible to acne breakouts.

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I felt compelled to find alternative ways to care for my skin, as the commercial products on the market only exacerbated my skin conditions due to their harsh chemical ingredients. This led me to create plant-based oil cleansers and moisturizers, free from preservatives and synthetic ingredients, designed to nourish the skin and offer a gentle remedy for those with sensitive skin who struggle with acne and dryness well into adulthood.

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Whether used alone or as part of your skincare routine, these oil cleansers and moisturizers benefit the skin by reducing acne and keeping it at bay, leaving the skin feeling healthy and looking dewy and youthful. I wholeheartedly believe that my natural alternative, paired with a "less is more" approach to skincare, can benefit anyone looking to feel more confident in their skin, just as it has for me. As a woman who wants to share my findings with the world, I hope to help others ease their skincare journeys.

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