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What are the Ingredients?
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is used naturopathically to support the health of the skin, with wonderful clarifying properties. (Lin, C. C., Lu, J. M., Yang, J. J., Chuang, S. C., and Ujiie, T. “Anti-inflammatory and radical scavenge effects of Arctium lappa.” Am J Chin Med 1996;24(2):127-137.)
Bulbinella (Bulbine frutescence) is indigenous to South Africa and is widely used as a home remedy and by traditional healers for the skin. Bulbine is effective in supporting skin health and is highly recommended for the natural first aid kit. It's clear and soothing gel forms an invisible 'seal' over the skin, providing ongoing skin conditioning and support throughout the day.
Lavender Essential Oil is one of the most useful popular herbs with a range of uses. The name Lavender comes from the French word 'lavare', which means 'to wash', giving a good indication of its cleansing properties. It is used naturopathically as an excellent skin tonic and natural soother (Ghelardini C, Galeotti N, Salvatore G, et al. “Local anaesthetic activity of the essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia.” Planta Med 1999;65(8):700-703.).
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its cleansing and soothing properties. It has been studied in modern medicine for its ability to promote skin health. (Pandey, S., Jha, A., and Kaur, V. “Aqueous extract of neem leaves in treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.” Indian Journal of Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1994;60(2):63-67.)
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a traditional remedy of the Aboriginal tribes of Australia. Studies have shown that it has exceptional benefits for the skin. (Enshaieh, S., Jooya, A., Siadat, A. H., and Iraji, F. “The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study.” Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73(1):22-25. )(Koh, K. J., Marshman, G., and Hart, P. H. “Tea tree oil reduces histamine-induced skin inflammation.” Br J Dermatol 2002;147(6):1212-1217.) Tea Tree Oil was included in the wound dressing kits of the Australian troops in World War 2. It is one of few essential oils which can be used undiluted without irritating or drying the skin.
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is an indigenous shrub, which grows exclusively on the slopes of the Cedarberg Mountains in the Western Cape province of South Africa and has been used by traditional healers
of the area for centuries. Now known worldwide for its anti-oxidant
properties, the soothing effect of Rooibos on the skin is remarkable!
(Bramati L, Minoggio M, Gardana C, et al. “Quantitative
characterization of flavonoid compounds in Rooibos tea (Aspalathus
linearis) by LC-UV/DAD.” J Agric Food Chem 2002;50(20):5513-5519.)
ClearSkin Skin Wash and Clearskin-A Gel utilize herbs that have wonderfully supportive and toning effects on
the skin. When used together, these two products provide a complete
solution for the maintenance of clear untroubled skin.
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