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Burdock Root:

Burdock root is a famous detoxifying agent. Its diuretic effect helps the kidneys quickly filter impurities from the blood. Burdock increases circulation to the skin, helping to detoxify skin tissue. This purification removes the burden from the kidneys and liver. Burdock also contains a carbohydrate called inulin, which strengthens the liver.
Burdock's ability to flush impurities from the body has several positive consequences. It purifies the blood without side effects.  When the body is in balance, indicators of ill health, such as chronic skin problems, disappear. The detoxification effect relieves acne and boils on the face and neck. Burdock is also used for skin conditions that result in dry and scaly skin, such as psoriasis and eczema. This is a key component to clearing your skin the right way, the Sharkne way.

The polyacetylenes in burdock inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. This prevents infections, especially skin infections, cystitis, colds and flu. Burdock contains copper, iron, manganese, sulfur, biotin, zinc, iron, amino acids, mucilage, and vitamins B1, B6, B12, and E which also help prevent acne. This is ingredient is tough on acne, period.

    Dandelion Root:

Herbalists from all over the world have noted its liver cleansing and skin detoxifying qualities. Slows down cellular functions making it effective for conditions of damp heat, such as skin disorders, acne, boils, and jaundice. Dandelion Root works to improve general health and clear skin. The root and leaf act on the kidneys as a gentle diuretic, improving the way kidneys cleanse the blood and recycle nutrients. Overall, it cleanses the your body of toxins to prevent acne.

Red Clover:
Red clover has many medical properties. It is mainly used for the treatment of skin disorders such as acne. The flowering heads of red clover increases the production of urine and bile and improves the blood circulation for quicker toxin removal. Red clover is used in the treatment of skin disorders, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Yellow Dock Root:
Yellow Dock is used extensively in the treatment of chronic skin disorders such as acne. Skin conditions attributed to toxic metabolites from poor digestion and poor liver function are cured by yellow dock. This liver-strengthening and purging effect can be helpful with the causes of problems such as psoriasis, acne, and hives. Yellow dock contains several antioxidants that cleanse the blood of impurities. Yellow Dock's properties are of much value when dealing with ulcerations of mucous surfaces or diseases of the skin resulting from impure blood.

Neem:
Neem has strong health maintaining properties. It has been used as a tonic and astringent that promotes wound healing. Neem's traditional use is based on its detoxifying benefits that help maintain healthy circulatory, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems. It is used for external applications in skin diseases. Neem extracts possess antidiabetic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. One of the most powerful blood purifiers and detoxifiers in Ayurvedic usage, Neem is often used to maintain healthy skin. There is plenty of scientific backup for Neem's immune enhancement properties. Scientific studies indicate that Neem boosts the immune system by energizing lymphocytes cells to respond to infection and other challenges to the body's immunity .Overall, Neem kills the bacteria that causes acne and reduces the inflammation which we all dread.

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Organic Roman Chamomile:
 

Chamomile is well known to induce relaxation and tranquilization. It is an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-itching agent and helps soothe and repair the skin. It is also great for skin with acne or sensitive skin.

Both single and double flowers are used in medicine. It is considered that the curative properties of the single, wild Chamomile are the more powerful, as the chief medical virtue of the plant lies in the central disk of yellow florets, and in the cultivated double form the white florets of the ray are multiplied, while the yellow centre diminishes. The powerful alkali contained to so much greater extent in the single flowers is, however, liable to destroy the coating of the stomach and bowels, and it is doubtless for this reason that the British Pharmacopceia directs that the 'official' dried Chamomile flowers shall be those of the double, cultivated variety.

    Aloe Vera:

Aloe is used  to counteract infection and promote healing. Aloe vera solutions for acne have been proven to help those who suffer with skin problems improve their condition and promote healing of scar tissue formed by excessive swelling and inflammation. Aloe vera is a gel that is extracted from the inner portion of the aloe vera plant, and has been used for centuries for many different ailments. These natural remedies were used by the ancient Egyptians and Chinese as many as 5,000 years ago. The aloe vera gel for acne products used now have been used in the past for the healing of skin damaged by burns and for intestinal problems and is commonly known for it's medicinal components.
This treatment is an all natural substance. The gel-like material found inside the plant consists of gibberellin and polysaccharides, which stimulate the skin and help with healing infected areas. The ingredients can greatly reduce swelling and inflammation surrounding the blemish. The gel also contains antibiotics, coagulating agents, pain inhibitors, and astringent materials. Aloe vera gel for acne stimulates new cell growth, increasing the skin's ability to heal scarred tissues on the face. Research shows us there are five natural occurring anti-inflammatory agents that exist along with growth factors located in the plant. They work together quickly to relieve pain sensations, reverse scarring and speed healing miraculously!

Tea Tree:
A study was performed with a single-blind randomized clinical trial on 124 patients to evaluate the efficacy and skin tolerance of 5% Tea Tree Oil Gel in the treatment of mild to moderate acne when compared with 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion. The results of this study showed that both Tea Tree Oil and 5% benzoyl peroxide had a significant effect in ameliorating the patients Acne by reducing the number of inflamed and non-inflamed lesions (acne). Encouragingly, fewer side effects were experienced by patients treated with Tea Tree Oil. Tea tree oil contains a constituent called terpinen-4-ol that is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity. Because tea tree oil can kill bacteria, it has been proposed that applying topical tea tree oil to acne lesions may kill Propionibacterium acnes, the skin-dwelling bacteria that is involved in causing acne.  Some people use tea tree oil because they find benzoyl peroxide too harsh on the skin. In a study comparing tea tree oil gel to benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil had fewer side effects than the benzoyl peroxide, which was associated with itching, burning, stinging, and dryness.

Bilberry:
 Traditionally the leaves have been used for astringent, tonic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic qualities. Studies have shown that the plant has plenty of antioxidant activity and have been used in various herbal combinations as a treatment for diabetes. The effectiveness of the fruit extracts was linked to a group of compounds called "anthocyanosides." Like most herbal medicines, positive effects obtained from the plant are not necessarily attributed to only one chemical component. In addition to anthocyanocides, bilberry fruits contain tannins (up to 7 percent) as well as several alkaloids including myrtine and epimyrtine. At least twelve different phenolic acids have been identified from the fruits along with three glycosides of quercetin, including quercitrin, isoquercitrin, and hyperoside. All of these components, in one way or another, could help to contribute to bilberry's beneficial effects on acne!

Organic Rooibos Tea:
When Annique first made this discovery, it was impossible for her to know the many amazing health benefits Rooibos tea can provide. Throughout many years of rigorous scientific investigation, many benefits have surfaced and more are sure to follow. Foremost, Rooibos tea has been proven to contain many flavinoids, free-radical fighting antioxidants (similar to Polyphenols which have made Green tea famous). Even more alluring, unconfirmed studies are showing that these flavinoids may be up to 50 times more effective than those found in Green tea. When added to lotions, Rooibos has been shown as an effective herbal remedy for skin ailments such as eczema and acne. Pronounced "roy-boss" and means "red bush" in Afrikaans.   Studies have shown this tea is comparable to green tea in the amounts of polyphenols it contains.  It shows anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity. Recently, Japanese scientists have found that Rooibos tea contains a mimic of the enzyme Super Oxide Dismutase (S.O.D.), an antioxidant which attacks the free radicals and limits their damaging effects. Rooibos contains alpha hydroxy acid and zinc for healthy, smooth skin.

Organic Lavender:

The essential oil of lavender has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It was used in hospitals during WWI to disinfect floors, walls and other surfaces. Lavender is soporific, and added to bath water or sprinkled on pillows aids relaxation and sleep.

An infusion of lavender is claimed to soothe and heal acne. Bunches of lavender are also said to ward off insects. If applied to the temples, lavender oil is said to soothe headaches. Lavender is frequently used as an aid to sleep and relaxation: Seeds and flowers of the plant are added to pillows, and an infusion of three flowerheads added to a cup of boiling water are recommended as a soothing and relaxing bedtime drink. Lavender oil (or extract of Lavender) is claimed to heal acne when used diluted 1:10 with water, Tea Tree, or witch hazel; it is also used in the treatment of skin burns and inflammatory conditions (it is a traditional treatment for these in Iran).

Vitamin B-12:
B Vitamins are unique. The B Vitamins include many different vitamins that are all clumped together both in their name and usually in how they are taken. B Vitamin supplements almost always come in a B Complex form due to the fact that each B Vitamin has its own benefits to the body. In fact, those considering using supplements to fight their acne should definitely go with B Complex vitamins since not only to they help with acne but also simply due to all the other positive effects they have in maintaining a healthy body. In actuality, the B Vitamins are more like "super-vitamins" due to their many uses.

Since each B Vitamin contributes in a variety of ways to the fight against acne, this article will discuss each different B Vitamin that is involved in helping to maintain clear, healthy skin. Arguably the best aspect of these B Vitamins is that there are so many, they are almost always taken in conjunction, and they have so many uses in the body besides fighting acne and keeping skin nice and clean. It basically works in conjunction with other vitamins and enhances their effects and helps them to better maintain healthy, clear skin. On its own, also helps to increase energy and helps to maintain healthy nerve cells.

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Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Juice, Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel), (Vaccinium Myrtillus (Organic Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum officinarum (Organic Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharinum (Organic Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus auranium dulcis (Organic Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus medica limonum (Organic Lemon) Extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon (Organic Cranberry) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Dimethlaminoethanol (DMAE Bitartrate ), Polysorbate, Essential Oils, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Essential Oil, Salix nigra (Black Willowbark) Extract

Witch Hazel:
 

Green tea is used by the Chinese as a traditional medicine to treat many ailments including acne and to improve general well-being. But does it provide an effective herbal alternative to modern medication? The answer seems to be 'Yes'. There are only two herbal treatments that are known to be effective in treating acne and green tea is one of them. In a recent study by Jennifer Gan-Wong, M.D. a green tea cream was trailed against a 4% benzoyl peroxide solution on people suffering with moderate to severe acne. The results from this research study showed that green tea was just as good in treating acne as the benzoyl peroxide. But benzoyl peroxide dries out skin causing itching or allergic reactions. Unlike green tea that has the added advantages of natural anti-bacterial properties and antioxidants, particularly epigallocatechin gallate which is 200 times more powerful than vitamin E at fighting free radicals.Green tea also helps to reduce inflammation, hormonal activity and aids in detoxification - which is all good news for acne sufferers.

    Aloe Vera:

Aloe is used  to counteract infection and promote healing. Aloe vera solutions for acne have been proven to help those who suffer with skin problems improve their condition and promote healing of scar tissue formed by excessive swelling and inflammation. Aloe vera is a gel that is extracted from the inner portion of the aloe vera plant, and has been used for centuries for many different ailments. These natural remedies were used by the ancient Egyptians and Chinese as many as 5,000 years ago. The aloe vera gel for acne products used now have been used in the past for the healing of skin damaged by burns and for intestinal problems and is commonly known for it's medicinal components.
This treatment is an all natural substance. The gel-like material found inside the plant consists of gibberellin and polysaccharides, which stimulate the skin and help with healing infected areas. The ingredients can greatly reduce swelling and inflammation surrounding the blemish. The gel also contains antibiotics, coagulating agents, pain inhibitors, and astringent materials. Aloe vera gel for acne stimulates new cell growth, increasing the skin's ability to heal scarred tissues on the face. Research shows us there are five natural occurring anti-inflammatory agents that exist along with growth factors located in the plant. They work together quickly to relieve pain sensations, reverse scarring and speed healing miraculously!

Tea Tree:
A study was performed with a single-blind randomized clinical trial on 124 patients to evaluate the efficacy and skin tolerance of 5% Tea Tree Oil Gel in the treatment of mild to moderate acne when compared with 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion. The results of this study showed that both Tea Tree Oil and 5% benzoyl peroxide had a significant effect in ameliorating the patients Acne by reducing the number of inflamed and non-inflamed lesions (acne). Encouragingly, fewer side effects were experienced by patients treated with Tea Tree Oil. Tea tree oil contains a constituent called terpinen-4-ol that is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity. Because tea tree oil can kill bacteria, it has been proposed that applying topical tea tree oil to acne lesions may kill Propionibacterium acnes, the skin-dwelling bacteria that is involved in causing acne.  Some people use tea tree oil because they find benzoyl peroxide too harsh on the skin. In a study comparing tea tree oil gel to benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil had fewer side effects than the benzoyl peroxide, which was associated with itching, burning, stinging, and dryness.

Bilberry:
 Traditionally the leaves have been used for astringent, tonic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic qualities. Studies have shown that the plant has plenty of antioxidant activity and have been used in various herbal combinations as a treatment for diabetes. The effectiveness of the fruit extracts was linked to a group of compounds called "anthocyanosides." Like most herbal medicines, positive effects obtained from the plant are not necessarily attributed to only one chemical component. In addition to anthocyanocides, bilberry fruits contain tannins (up to 7 percent) as well as several alkaloids including myrtine and epimyrtine. At least twelve different phenolic acids have been identified from the fruits along with three glycosides of quercetin, including quercitrin, isoquercitrin, and hyperoside. All of these components, in one way or another, could help to contribute to bilberry's beneficial effects on acne!

Black Willowbark:
Willow bark contains compounds called phenolic glycoside esters. Intestinal micro-organisms transform these compounds to saligenin, which is oxidized in the liver and blood, producing salicylic acid. It has pain-relieving effects like aspirin, but with fewer side effects. Pain is reduced by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in sensory nerves. The use of willow bark dates back to the time of Hippocrates (400 BC) when patients were advised to chew on the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. Willow bark has been used throughout the centuries in China and Europe, and continues to be used by herbalists today for the treatment of acne, and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Black willow, have been shown to have the same beneficial effects. Willow bark's most important medicinal qualities are its ability to ease pain and reduce inflammation. In fact, it was from salicylic acid, one of the ingredients in willow bark, that aspirin was originally synthesized. Studies have identified several other components of willow bark which have antioxidant, fever-reducing, acne reducing, antiseptic, and immune-boosting effects!

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Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Juice, Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Butter, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Emulsifying Wax NF, Palm Stearic Acid, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Fucus vesiculosis (Seaweed) Extract, Camellia sinensis (Organic Green Tea) Extract, Vaccinium myrtillus (Organic Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum officinarum (Organic Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer saccharinum (Organic Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus auranium dulcis (Organic Orange) Extract, Citrus medica limonum (Organic Lemon) Extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon (Organic Cranberry) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Glycolic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Mangifera indica (Mango) Butter, Butyrospermun parkii (Shea) Butter, Xanthan Gum (Polysaccharide Gum), Salix nigra (Black Willowbark) Extract, Mannan, Azadirachta indica (Neem) Oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Oleoresin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid

Green Tea:
 

Green tea is used by the Chinese as a traditional medicine to treat many ailments including acne and to improve general well-being. But does it provide an effective herbal alternative to modern medication? The answer seems to be 'Yes'. There are only two herbal treatments that are known to be effective in treating acne and green tea is one of them. In a recent study by Jennifer Gan-Wong, M.D. a green tea cream was trailed against a 4% benzoyl peroxide solution on people suffering with moderate to severe acne. The results from this research study showed that green tea was just as good in treating acne as the benzoyl peroxide. But benzoyl peroxide dries out skin causing itching or allergic reactions. Unlike green tea that has the added advantages of natural anti-bacterial properties and antioxidants, particularly epigallocatechin gallate which is 200 times more powerful than vitamin E at fighting free radicals.Green tea also helps to reduce inflammation, hormonal activity and aids in detoxification - which is all good news for acne sufferers.

    Aloe Vera:

Aloe is used  to counteract infection and promote healing. Aloe vera solutions for acne have been proven to help those who suffer with skin problems improve their condition and promote healing of scar tissue formed by excessive swelling and inflammation. Aloe vera is a gel that is extracted from the inner portion of the aloe vera plant, and has been used for centuries for many different ailments. These natural remedies were used by the ancient Egyptians and Chinese as many as 5,000 years ago. The aloe vera gel for acne products used now have been used in the past for the healing of skin damaged by burns and for intestinal problems and is commonly known for it's medicinal components.
This treatment is an all natural substance. The gel-like material found inside the plant consists of gibberellin and polysaccharides, which stimulate the skin and help with healing infected areas. The ingredients can greatly reduce swelling and inflammation surrounding the blemish. The gel also contains antibiotics, coagulating agents, pain inhibitors, and astringent materials. Aloe vera gel for acne stimulates new cell growth, increasing the skin's ability to heal scarred tissues on the face. Research shows us there are five natural occurring anti-inflammatory agents that exist along with growth factors located in the plant. They work together quickly to relieve pain sensations, reverse scarring and speed healing miraculously!

Shea:
Shea Butter has been used for centuries in Africa to keep skin healthy and beautiful. Shea Butter's almost magical effects are due to the fact that it has both a high moisturizing fraction and an extraordinarily high healing fraction. Shea butter is known especially for its cosmetic properties as a moisturizer and emollient. It is also a known anti-inflammatory agent. Shea butter can be effective at treating the following conditions: acne, acne scars, eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, wrinkles and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. Shea butter provides natural UV sun protection although the level of protection is extremely variable, ranging from none at all to approximately SPF3 so should not be relied on. Shea butter absorbs rapidly into the skin without feeling greasy.

Bilberry:
 Traditionally the leaves have been used for astringent, tonic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic qualities. Studies have shown that the plant has plenty of antioxidant activity and have been used in various herbal combinations as a treatment for diabetes. The effectiveness of the fruit extracts was linked to a group of compounds called "anthocyanosides." Like most herbal medicines, positive effects obtained from the plant are not necessarily attributed to only one chemical component. In addition to anthocyanocides, bilberry fruits contain tannins (up to 7 percent) as well as several alkaloids including myrtine and epimyrtine. At least twelve different phenolic acids have been identified from the fruits along with three glycosides of quercetin, including quercitrin, isoquercitrin, and hyperoside. All of these components, in one way or another, could help to contribute to bilberry's beneficial effects on acne!

Neem:
Neem has strong health maintaining properties. It has been used as a tonic and astringent that promotes wound healing. Neem's traditional use is based on its detoxifying benefits that help maintain healthy circulatory, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems. It is used for external applications in skin diseases. Neem extracts possess antidiabetic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. One of the most powerful blood purifiers and detoxifiers in Ayurvedic usage, Neem is often used to maintain healthy skin. There is plenty of scientific backup for Neem's immune enhancement properties. Scientific studies indicate that Neem boosts the immune system by energizing lymphocytes cells to respond to infection and other challenges to the body's immunity .Overall, Neem kills the bacteria that causes acne and reduces the inflammation which we all dread.

Rosemary:
Rosemary is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and in Uruguay. Rosemary has been found to be a stimulant and mild analgesic, and has been used to treat headaches, poor circulation, and many ailments for which stimulants are prescribed. It can be used as a disinfectant, as a acne treatment. Rosemary is known for its rich antioxidant & antiseptic properties!

Black Willowbark:
 

Willow bark contains compounds called phenolic glycoside esters. Intestinal micro-organisms transform these compounds to saligenin, which is oxidized in the liver and blood, producing salicylic acid. It has pain-relieving effects like aspirin, but with fewer side effects. Pain is reduced by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in sensory nerves. The use of willow bark dates back to the time of Hippocrates (400 BC) when patients were advised to chew on the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. Willow bark has been used throughout the centuries in China and Europe, and continues to be used by herbalists today for the treatment of acne, and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Black willow, have been shown to have the same beneficial effects. Willow bark's most important medicinal qualities are its ability to ease pain and reduce inflammation. In fact, it was from salicylic acid, one of the ingredients in willow bark, that aspirin was originally synthesized. Studies have identified several other components of willow bark which have antioxidant, fever-reducing, acne reducing, antiseptic, and immune-boosting effects!

Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is one of those vitamins that does not cause any disease by it’s deficiency in the body, but even a small amount of this vitamin is hugely beneficial for the immune system as it’s strong anti-oxidant properties protect any part of the body which might be susceptible to oxidative damage. Vitamin E protects cell membrane from damage. It helps to maintain healthy skin by eliminating harmful free radicals generated during cellular metabolism, with its antioxidant properties. Studies have shown that vitamin E may help skin recover from acne scarring and reduce the appearance of scars left by acne.

Vitamin E works along with other antioxidant nutrients. These include selenium, vitamin C, B-carotene and others to prevent free radicals, peroxides and other potential harmful substances. Because of their high oxygen tension, red blood cells are particularly susceptible to oxidative damage. Vitamin E protects these cells from oxidative damage.

Vitamin E regulates the retinol level in humans. Retinol, commonly known as vitamin A, is essential for healthy skin, mucous membranes and proper vision. Decreases in retinol levels cause the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids in the cell, which causes toxic effects in the cell. Vitamin E curbs this oxidation process and restores normal levels of retinal. The issue of acne in both men and women is substantially decreased with vitamin E treatment!