This is the first step in our three part series for hyper-pigmentation, melasma, age spots, and dull skin.
We've taken our Melee Facewash Base and picked the perfect herb blend for you for pigmentation issues or even just for aging skin that we would like to see plump up again.
The herbs included are
Amla: Gallic Acid is prominent in Amla. This is now a common ingredient in skincare formulas to lighten the skin in a natural way by interrupting the production of melanin. I am not a fan of skin lightening, but using herbs that even out melanin production just generally work to create a more even skin tone. Especially after a sunny summer.
White Willow Bark Concentrate: concentrate powder aging skin and acne. Scientific studies show improvement of lines and wrinkles within 1 week and very noticeable improvement in 6 weeks. White Willow Bark improves the skin's ability to holds it own moisture, therefore increasing the plumpness of cells.
Horsetail*: Great source of silica and phosphorous which treats blemishes like acne and boils effectively. Important nutritive for aging skin. Horsetail is used internally for improvement in hair, skin, and nails for it's array of minerals and vitamins that help with collagen production.
Butcher's Broom*: Treatment for rosacea, constricts vessels and reduces swelling- also treats under eye puffiness and dark circles.
Cucumber Concentrate: An intense source of vitamin K, which is known to topically help skin heal faster, reduce dark circles and uneven skin tone, and assist with rosacea.
Barley Grass*: Delivers manganese, phosphorus, and copper, vitamin C, selenium (particularly helpful for skin elasticity). In general, deeply nutritive for supporting healthy skin
Cranesbill (Geranium) Root*:High in tannins- a treatment for wrinkles and infection, astringent- reduce pores
Burdock Root*: Recent studies have shown that Burdock has one of the strongest actions of causing the skin to consume it's own extra melanin that it previously produced. Active anti-oxidants: Arcigen, Chlorogenic acid, Lactone, Taraxosterols, Polyacetylenes, Flavonoids.
Burdock is rich in compounds that help soothe irritated skin. It’s a fantastic ally for those dealing with acne, eczema, or psoriasis, reducing redness and inflammation.
Packed with antioxidants like quercetin, burdock helps protect your skin from free radical damage, promoting a youthful glow and combating signs of aging.
Traditionally known for its liver-supporting properties, burdock aids in detoxification, helping to clear out toxins that can affect your skin's appearance.
With its natural antimicrobial properties, burdock can help keep your skin clear by reducing the risk of infections and breakouts.
Burdock root can hydrate and soothe dry or sensitive skin, locking in moisture for a plump, healthy complexion.
Burdock supports skin regeneration, making it an excellent choice for reducing the appearance of scars and post-inflammatory erythema.
Ginger* - an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine that controls the production of melanin and it's action is proven scientifically
Chaga Mushroom*- Chaga is becoming all the rage and chaga skin care is soaring. Used in Russia by dermatologists and aestheticians in topical preparations to fight skin infections, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, premature aging, sun damage, spider veins, broken capillaries, scars, cellulite, and stretch marks.
Orange Peel*:Components of citrus oils are not only anti-bacterial, but are very unique in free-radical scavengers and have proven to kill cancer cells in scientific studies and citrus peel has some of the most ardent anti-bacterial and anti-aging components that science is still trying to understand.
Total Ingredients: *Oatmeal, *Sucanat (with alpha-hydroxy acid), Sea Salt, Himalayan Pink Salt, *Cape Aloe, *Yucca Root, Enlighten Herb Blend (White Willow Bark, *Horsetail, *Butcher's Broom, Cucumber Concentrate, *Cransebill, *Burdock Root, *Ginger Root, *Chaga Mushroom, *Orange Peel
*denotes Certified Organic
Our other Enlighten products are Enlighten Toner and Enlighten Oil Moisturizer.
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The use of all three of these together will produce results in just a couple of weeks at most.
