At this very moment, there is a common tree growing in Asian forests which may clear acne. Its leaves are a green colour, it stands 5 meters tall, and it favours altitudes of 700 meters to 2400 meters. Frustrated Chinese students probably walk under this tree daily while cursing dermatologists for their inability to cure […]

There’s a big misconception with acne that pharmaceutical antibiotics or benzoyl peroxide are trusted, and proven, and that experimenting with natural remedies is a severely dangerous gamble. This is completely false, but it’s always great to have proof, even if some plant extracts are so amazing for oily skin that they might as well be

Here is a riddle. What is the common blackcurrant best used for? Is it one, a tasty fruit squash from the local supermarket? Is it two, flavouring purple Skittles in Europe and Australia, explaining why America’s grape-flavoured version tastes so different? Or is it three, keeping British children supplied with vitamin C during world war

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 bark, taken from 2-3 year old willows. These mystical trees

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 inventions have snowballed into an unstoppable moneymaker in the last