For those of us with sensitive acne-prone skin, it can be a challenge finding a gentle face wash that doesn’t irritate or over dry our skin. As you probably already know, most commercial cleansers contain a slurry of emulsifiers and sulfates that strip the skin’s natural oils and destroy its natural protective barrier. To put […]
Acne and Skincare
Healing Acne The Herbalist’s Way – Draining The Lymph
Healing Acne The Herbalist’s Way – The Lymphatic System. In part two of this series, we learned about the importance of keeping our elimination pathways clear in order to prevent stagnation in the body. Acne can definitely be aggravated by sluggish elimination, and that’s where alterative herbs come into play. However, there is another category […]
Hemp Seed Oil- The New Holy Grail Acne Treatment?
Is Hemp Seed Oil The New Holy Grail? An Oil Re-evaluation. For the past few years, jojoba oil has been my “Holy Grail” acne treatment, especially for stubborn blackheads and whiteheads. While it does dissolve these icky little plugs, jojoba oil can cause some people’s skin to “purge” toxins when they begin using it, making […]
Is That Oil Good to Use for Acne?
Comedogenic or Non-Comedogenic? Is That Oil Good to Use for Acne? There are many oils to choose from when it comes to getting clear skin but it is very important to know which ones are best. Choosing these oils carefully really matters especially if you suffer from comedonal acne, a form of acne caused by […]
How to Treat Hormonal Acne Naturally
How to Treat Hormonal Acne Naturally – The Hormonal Dilemma. For those of us suffering from hormonal acne, treatment can be pretty frustrating. This is because the resulting acne can be caused by a number of different factors making it difficult to pinpoint which underlying cause is responsible. When you have hormonal acne, It doesn’t […]
Natural Aspirin Blemish Treatment
Aspirin masks have been popular for years as an effective acne treatment. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s helped many control their breakouts – even deep cystic blemishes. However, aspirin, as we know it today, is synthetic, contains unnatural chemicals, and is unrecognizable to the body. The conventional aspirin you can find at the pharmacy […]