Green skin solutions

You’ve got to put your best face forward! There’s no love in skin problems, such as acne or early wrinkles. Forget reaching for those conventional brands out there that might pose chemical dangers. There are some natural solutions to improve your skin and make you want to show off your face a lot more.

The problem: Seeing spots

You never thought you’d still be dealing with dreaded zits long after your teen years, but your acne seems to be sticking around for the ride. Although you might blame your penchant for French fries, it has not been properly established if acne is caused by dietary choices. However, things that can contribute to acne are hormones, inflammation and extra sebum.

Skin TLC: Oils such as peppermint are great to eliminate toxins in the skin, so you want a product that contains them. A great one to try is the Esse Gel Cleanser that’s suitable for all skin types. It’s a foaming wash that deeply cleanses the skin without leaving it dry. It contains peppermint and spearmint oils to aid in circulation and cleansing, and African Aloe that is an anti-inflammatory.

The problem: Folds and furrows

You have spotted some wrinkles that make you fear you’re looking older than what you are. In your late twenties and early thirties you might start noticing fine lines starting around your eyes or mouth, but hold off on getting those Botox shots!  Some people immediately think that organic wrinkle creams are not as powerful as conventional ones, but this isn’t so.

Skin TLC: Natraloe Anti-wrinkle cream is rich in vitamins and antioxidants so you can treat fine wrinkles and make your skin suppler. It contains aloe ferox, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, wheat germ oil and hyaluronic acid. These work together to moisturise the skin and enable it to renew itself. You can order it online at Faithful to Nature.

The problem: In the red

Eczema can be really stressful to deal with. Not only do they cause itching and redness, but scaly patches too that can take a toll on your self-confidence. Sometimes steroid creams are used to treat eczema but these are not good for long-term usage. There are some more natural products that can be used to heal eczema and they aren’t unhealthy with long-term use.

Skin TLC: Buy yourself a stash of Honey & Propolis Eczema Cream from The Victorian Garden. The use of honey and beeswax has been used in many organic products because of its beneficial healing properties. This cream, that combines beeswax and organic honey with propolis, is great for treating eczema and other minor skin conditions. It also contains Rosehip that is good for the regeneration of skin cells, so that your skin can be renewed. You can purchase it from Faithful to Nature.

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