Willow trees grow in every continent except Australia and Antarctica. There’s 500 species worldwide, including black, crack and almond willow, but of those, 1 has graduated to become the darling of DIY acne enthusiasts. It’s the white willow tree, or salix alba, and specifically the… Read More »White Willow Bark: The Truth Of Its Acne Powers
One of the biggest skincare trends in 2019 wasn’t a miracle food like avocado for once, it was the skincare fridge, the ultimate acne-clearing accessory. You’ve probably seen them yourself: a compact cube refrigerating all your beloved oils and serums in one handy box. These… Read More »The Skincare Fridge Trend: Acne Revolution Or Marketing Gimmick?
Recently, we investigated staphylococcus epidermidis, a little known bacteria which hides silently on almost all human skin. S. epidermidis lingered in scientists’ databanks for decades before its acne-clearing succinic acid and epidermin were finally noticed. Similarly, a more devious permanent resident is staphylococcus aureus… …but… Read More »Obscure Lactobacillus Gut Bacteria Revealed To Clear Acne
In the dimension of natural acne treatments, there are dozens which tick every box, like inflammation, antioxidants or vitamin E, yet lack a single study directly on acne. With just a small experiment, they could burst into the big leagues, sending shockwaves of clear skin… Read More »New Study: Aloe Vera, Tea Tree Oil Combo Banishes Acne
Somewhere out there in the remote corners of the world, it’s possible that the ultimate cure for acne is hiding. It could be a tiny purple berry growing in one rugged, isolated Himalayan valley. It could be a rare neon-coloured seaweed in an Australian coral… Read More »Hops: A Secret Cure For Acne Hiding In Your Beer