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What are the Ingredients?
ClearSkin-E Cream contains the following herbal ingredients (50g) in a cream base:
Vitamin E oil has been researched for its ability to support healthy skin cells. (Vijayaraghavan R, Suribabu CS, Sekar B, et al. “Protective role of vitamin E on the oxidative stress in Hansen's disease (Leprosy) patients”. Eur J Clin Nutr 2005 Oct;59(10):1121-8.)
Peppermint essential oil has been studied for its potential to support human health in general. (McKay, D. L. and Blumberg, J. B. “A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea” (Mentha piperita L.). Phytother Res 2006;20(8):619-633).
Bulbinella (Bulbinella frutescens) is an herb indigenous to Southern Africa and used traditionally in support of skin health.
Bitter aloe ferox (Aloe ferox) has been researched for its ability to support healthy skin. (Syed, T. A., Ahmad, S. A., Holt, A. H., Ahmad, S. A., Ahmad, S. H., and Afzal, M. “Management of psoriasis with Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream: a placebo-controlled, double-blind study”. Trop.Med Int Health 1996;1(4):505-509.)
Licorice (Glycorrhiza glabra) has been studied for its ability to help maintain skin health. (Kobayashi H, Mizuno N, Teramae H, et al. “The effects of Hochu-ekki-to in patients with atopic dermatitis resistant to conventional treatment.” Int J Tissue React 2004;26(3-4):113-117.)
Neem (Melia azadirachta) has been researched for its ability to support healthy skin. (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).
Elder (Sambucus nigra) has been studied for its ability to support cell strength and integrity. (Youdim KA, Martin A, Joseph JA. “Incorporation of the elderberry anthocyanins by endothelial cells increases protection against oxidative stress.” Free Radic Biol Med 2000;29(1):51-60.)
Chickweed (Stellaria media) has been researched for its ability to support skin health. (Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Mimica-Dukic, N., Boza, P., Vujanovic, Lj, Duran, V., and Stojanovic, S. “Sesquiterpene lactone mix patch testing supplemented with dandelion extract in patients with allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and non-allergic chronic inflammatory skin diseases.” Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(3):101-110).
Chamomille (Matricaria chamomilla)
has been extensively researched for its soothing effect on the skin.
(Tubaro, A., Zilli, C., Redaelli, C., and Della, Loggia R. “Evaluation
of antiinflammatory activity of a chamomile extract topical
application.” Planta Med 1984;50(4):359).
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) has
been researched for its immune supporting properties. (Kunishiro K, Tai
A, Yamamoto I. “Effects of rooibos tea extract on antigen-specific
antibody production and cytokine generation in vitro and in vivo.”
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2001;65(10):2137-2145.)
Cleavers (Galium aparine) has been
researched for its ability to support skin and systemic cleansing.
(MacDonald, R. “Cleansing with Common Weeds”. 2003;Alive: Canadian
Journal of Health & Nutrition(245):50-52).
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