The following is a list of proven natural skin treatments so often overlooked because of the promises in advertising of chemical laden skin care products marketed today. The natural skin treatments listed are for reference only and you should always speak with your doctor before starting supplementation or when treating a skin condition.

Natural Skin Treatment for Acne:

Azelaic Acid-a natural compound shown to have effects comparable to prescribed creams for the treatment of acne and rosacea.

Tea Tree Oil-does not make the skin flaky and is known to cure mild acne

Zinc gluconate supplements- shown in one double blind clinical trial to work like the antibiotic minocycline hydrochloride against inflamed acne

MSM-inhibits bacteria and promotes healing

Alpha-lipoic acid topical-helps normalize oil production and shrink pours

Fish oil, evening primrose oil-anti-inflammatory properties

Natural Skin Treatment for Dry Skin:

Cleansers-look for cleansers that do not have propylene glycol

GLA- an essential fatty acid found primarily in plant based oils. GLA supplements and moisturizers containing GLA can rebuild and protect the skin’s barrier which prevents dry skin.

Natural skin oils-jojoba, sweet almond oil, primrose oil, organic argan oil, avocado, squalene, emu oil, olive oil, hemp oil, and sesame oil contain fatty acids that work with your skins sebum and not block it.

Natural Skin Treatment for Oily Skin:

Neem, ylang ylang, neroli and lavender may normalize skin’s oil production

Natural Skin Treatment for Sensitive Skin:

Pure mineral makeup and cosmetics- free of perfumes, chemicals and preservatives

Kinetin-a plant derived substance shown in studies to diminish wrinkles

Dead Sea salts-known for it’s healing properties and rejuvenating effects on skin, relieves irritation and returns softness.

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