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Acne Treatment
Nearly
everyone deals with acne at some point in their
lives. Generally considered a teen issue, acne can
persist, or even begin to be a problem well into adulthood.
What causes acne? Sebaceous glands
in our skin produce an oil called Sebum. Sebum normally drains
through hair follicles. If a follicle gets blocked, the sebum
accumulates, and bacteria begins to grow. The
resulting inflammation is the body's attempt
to kill the bacteria. Treatment then,
should deal with both eliminating the blockage and killing the
bacteria, as well as preventing the blockage in the first
place.
The problem is that we don't fully understand
why follicles get blocked, so few treatments are preventative.
Congestion of the lymphatic system has been linked to some forms of
acne, as has hormonal imbalances. Hormonal treatments impact
more than just the acne, and should only be undertaken in
serious cases, and under the care of a physician. Relieving
congestion in the lymph system however is good for your health
in general.
Because acne is caused by the bacteria that
the blockage allows to grow, many treatments focus on killing the
bacteria. A topical (on the skin) anti-bacterial treatment is
fine, but oral anti-biotics can, and often do, kill the body's
friendly bacteria as well. Your body contains organisms that
are beneficial if they stay where they belong. Without the
body's friendly bacteria, these organisms can spread to areas of the
body where they can do harm.
Herbal treatments can be used alone or in
combination with over-the-counter and prescription
medications. We offer an Herbal Skin Wash, a Lavender Facial
Steam Treatment, a Lymph Cleansing Tea, and for those of you who are
on oral anti-biotics, a Biota Restoration Tea.
1 cup bulk tea makes approx. 45 cups of tea. All bulk teas come with
a free, reusable muslin tea bag.
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Herbal Skin Wash |
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Our Herbal Skin Wash should be used 2-3 times a day. Apply with a cotton ball after gently washing the skin, and pat dry. Follow with any other topical treatment you may be using. Includes herbs and instructions on how to make fresh Herbal Skin Wash. |
This product contains Calendula our Herb of the Month, and is on sale!
The sale price will be reflected in the shopping cart.
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Made From:
Calendula, Lavender, Oatstraw, Red Clover, Thyme, Yellow Dock |
Use For:
Acne and other skin problems |
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Lavender Facial Steam Treatment |
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Lavender is great for the skin. It will both disinfect acne blemishes and stimulate repair of tissues. Our Lavender Facial Steam Treatment will help keep acne under control and leave you feeling great! |
Made From:
Lavender, Licorice, Comfrey |
Use For:
Acne and other skin problems |
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Lymph Cleansing Tea |
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An optimally functioning Lymph System is key to good health. It's a vital part of your immune system, and helps in the removal of toxins from the body. Our Lymph Cleansing Tea will do more than promote healthy skin! |
This product contains Calendula our Herb of the Month, and is on sale!
The sale price will be reflected in the shopping cart.
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Made From:
Burdock, Calendula, Cleavers, Papaya, Pau D' Arco, Yellow Dock |
Use For:
Acne, Eczema, Seborrhea, Psoriasis, recurring infections amd other skin disorders. Fight infection and improve resistance to many diseases. |
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Biota Restoration Tea |
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Anti-biotics, especially tetracycline, can lead to a Candida infection. Other causes include habitual steroid use, long term use of birth control pills or estrogen replacement therapy, parasitic infections and poor diet. Your body depends on friendly bacteria to function properly, including keeping the fungus in check. This tea will help kill the fungus that causes Candida, boost your immunity, and supply nutrients and energy to maintain the friendly biota. |
Made From:
Pau D' Arco, Yarrow |
Use For:
Restoring normal biota balance during/after taking oral anti-biotics |
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