40 years of beating blemishes

Generations of women made it through their youth kitted out with a handbag-sized stick that would banish blemishes and ensure a fresh-faced complexion. Forty years on, the magical Witch Stick has won numerous awards and continues to work wonders.

The Witch Stick an essential spot-fighting beauty product for today’s generation. Containing natural witch hazel, the 10g stick helps breakdown excess oils and fights bacteria that cause spots as well as leaving skin feeling sensationally clean and healthy looking.

Bhavika Mistry, Witch Senior Brand Manager says: “My mum used it, I used it and thousands of teenagers today use it. The Witch Stick is one of the few beauty products around that has stood the test of time and is still one of the nation’s must-haves. It’s the product that we built a brand and complementary range from and I’m sure it will continue to pop up in our make-up bags for many years to come.”

The Witch Stick has been recognised for its outstanding powers for four years running at the prestigious Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards, scooping the accolade for Best Spot Stick.

Witch has some top tips to promote clearer complexions and some insights from three generations of users.

Witch top tips for beating some common skincare problems:

- Combination skin: Treat with products that help control surface oil whilst being gentle on skin. Witch has a foaming face wash to flush grime away and suggests an oil-free moisturiser like Witch Hydrating Gel to control excess surface oil and hydrate normal to dry areas.

- Too many late nights: A quick recovery is to open and clean your pores by taking a hot shower or using a warm flannel. Products can also help; Witch Exfoliating Face Wash clears away trapped dirt and dead skin cells revealing fresh, clean and beautiful skin. You can then apply Witch Radiance Serum to hydrate skin as well as absorb excess oil to add that extra sparkle to your complexion.

- Banish that blemish: After cleansing your face apply Witch Stick directly to the problem area to absorb excess oil. Follow with Witch Concealer which combats spots as well as hiding them for a flawless look.

The Witch skincare range is available from all leading supermarkets, Boots and Superdrug stores nationwide.