According to the Journal Of Drugs In Dermatology (JDD), "natural" is defined to be something that is neither artificial nor pathologic and an ingredient, one that is produced by nature or found in nature, and that is extracted directly from plant and animal products. Other sources of natural ingredients include herbs, fruits, florals, minerals and water, as well as the sea and earth. Here are a few of my favorite "naturals"...
Tea Tree Oil - also know as melaleuca oil. Obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil in a gel form was found to be 3.55 times more effective than placebo for treatment of acne.
Green Tea - made from the steaming and drying of the fresh leaves of the tea plan Cammelia sinensis through a process that preserves its polyphenolic compounds. Know as a potent photoprotectant and antioxidant.
Niacinamide - a water-soluble B vitamin also known as nicotinamide. It is derived from niacin but does not cause the same side effects (flushing). Provides anti-inflammatory activity when used topically without the risk of bacterial resistance.
(JDD June 2010 - Volume 9 - Issue 6)
A posting of miscellaneous information pertaining, for the most part, to skin care, hair removal and esthetics. A medical esthetician and certified medical electrologist with a Degree in Natural Health, I have 11 years experience that include the spa industry and medical aesthetics with plastic surgeons and dermatologists. I also do freelance skin care training and am currently designing The Aesthetic Apothecary. Stay tuned for more information on that exciting adventure!
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