Did you know Thyme may just be considered the best herb for acne? I didn’t either until I began researching the benefits of Thyme after my naturopath prescribed me some Thyme capsules for a viral infection last year. Thyme for acne: is it more effective than benzoyl peroxide?Researchers from Leeds Metropolitan University showed Thyme tincture had a greater antibacterial effect on acne than standard concentrations of Benzoyl Peroxide! Benzoyl Peroxide is a common ingredient that you’ll find in a ...
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The best skin care ingredients for acne, scarring and pigmentation
In this post, we're talking about the best skin care ingredients for acne and scars. Antioxidants such as vitamin A/Retinol, vitamin B3 and vitamin C are best ingredients you need to look out for in your skin care when it comes to acne healing as studies have shown they can reduce inflammation, speed up healing and fade scars and pigmentation! The best skin care ingredients for acne, scarring and pigmentation Before we delve deeper into how these powerful topical antioxidants can help ...
3 beauty mantras for clearer skin
Today I’m sharing my 3 favourite beauty mantras for clearer skin. Last year taught me a whole load of lessons about clearing acne naturally, I had some big set backs during the year but without those setbacks, I wouldn’t have been forced to learn some valuable lessons that will not only support my skin health indefinitely, but will also be the foundation for creating a beautiful and exciting life for myself. While quitting sugar/trans-fats/gluten/dairy, drinking plenty of water and eating 5 ...
Topical probiotics for acne: a cure for stubborn breakouts?
Is it really possible to eliminate spots and cure problem skin with specially formulated topical probiotics for acne? This article looks at the different ways that topical probiotics can improve our complexion and also the best spray-on probiotics for acne prone skin. Plus, I’m also going to talk about the lesser known PREbiotics that are also great for optimum skin health, as the whole pre/probiotic saga often gets confused. Topical probiotics for acne: Can applying bacteria to your face ...