Herbs And Botanicals For Skin

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Skin Research Spotlight: Tea Tree Oil For Acne

Acne (acne vulgaris) is one of the most commonly experienced skin conditions during our teen years and young adulthood. Lately, as people have begun demanding more natural treatments for acne, researchers have...

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo

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Natural Remedy Research: Kanuka Honey for Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily flares on the face. Those of us who struggle with rosacea will typically experience facial redness caused by superficially dilated blood...

Author: Hadar Lev-Tov MD MAS, Ramses Delgadillo

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola): The New Beauty Herb on the Block

Having trouble with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, moisture, or even cellulite? Centella asiatica extract is an ingredient you may want to consider looking for in your skincare product today! Centella asiatica...

Author: Tammy Wu

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Herbal Facial Steams

Facial Steams are used to bring warm moisture to the skin and open the pores. Adding herbs to facial steams increases the benefits, depending on the qualities of the herbs used. Herbs that are antibacterial,...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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Skin Research Spotlight: Licorice Root Extract for Eczema

Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that commonly affects children. Eczema is thought to be a result of problems with the skin’s natural barrier, which...

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo

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Skin Research Spotlight: Serratula Extract For Age Spots

Age spots, or lentigo solaris, is a common skin condition that results from excess exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Although these spots are usually harmless, many of us would prefer not to have them,...

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo

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Herbal Teas to Cool the Skin and Body

Everything that we put into our body has more effects than just providing nutrients. In most traditional healing modalities, foods and herbs are considered to provide a warming or cooling effect. By...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Cooling Massage Oil Recipe for Warmer Months

Did you know that your choice of skin care products can increase or decrease the amount of heat and irritation in your body? When it is hot outside, use cooling oils to help balance the summer heat and make...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

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Tea Based Herbs for Asian Skin Care You Don’t Want to Miss

There has recently been a rise in products featuring the oil or extract of the Camellia family of plants as the main star. The majority of the products use the leaf extract from the green tea plant Camellia...

Plant Exfoliators

With the signing of the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, these tiny plastic beads were promptly banned from toothpaste, body washes, cleansers, and other hygiene products in the United States. The upshot? An...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Herbal Tinctures for Clear Skin

Herbal medicine approaches the skin from the inside out. Unless there is an external irritant, skin issues are usually considered to be due to an internal imbalance that must be corrected. This can be caused...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Herbal Tea for Hydrated Skin Recipe

Has the summer sun left your skin in need of moisture? Demulcent herbs help the skin and tissues to better hold moisture. This easy to make, overnight infusion is simple to make. To see results, you will need...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Antioxidant Packed Teas for Sun Fun

Traditional cultures around the world have had a respect and natural concern for sun protection. In warmer climates, cultures have covered up their body with clothes that protect from the sun. Additionally,...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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Oats: Skincare’s Best Kept Secret

You may have heard that oats are beneficial to heart health. Or perhaps you know oats as your children’s favorite breakfast food. Oats are beneficial to our health both inside and out. Science explains some...

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Flower Essences for Positive Body Image

Positive body image can have a huge impact on our self esteem. It’s in our nature to feel that the ideal “attractive” look is what’s being promoted in advertisements and publications....

Author: Amy Branum AHP

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