Tea tree oil – Have sensitive skin? Benzoyl peroxide leaving your face dry, red and scaly? Tree Oil is a very effective, yet gentle alternative. In 1990, a leading dermatologist from Australia did a study at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney that showed the differences between benzoyl peroxide and tea tree oil on acne. Tea Tree Oil gave patients significantly less side effects, while SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASING ACNE. Tea tree oil contains an ingredient called terpinen-4-ol that is thought to kill Propionibacterium acnes, the skin-dwelling bacteria that is considered the cause of acne.
Vegetable glycerin - Vegetable glycerine comes to us through a very complex and sophisticated method of extraction known as Hydrolysis. It is a humectant—meaning that it promotes the retention of water, which results it smoother, healthier skin.
Lemongrass Oil – No other essential oil is a better facial cleanser. It’s widely known for its antimicrobial, antifungal and antiseptic therapeutic properties. Not only this, but it is an excellent astringent, which is a huge plus for those with oily skin. To top it off, its fresh, lemony scent will have a euphoric affect on you.
Redmond Clay – Ever had an expensive mud bath at a spa? Well, this ingredient is what makes mud baths so great for your skin. Geologically, Redmond Clay is volcanic ash that was deposited in seawater approximately 150 million years ago. Generations of people have used the clay for an all-natural facial with no additives, chemicals or preservatives. It has more than 1000 uses, including ACNE.
Hydronium 50 (H3O+) – The microscopic chemical can penetrate the most congested pores, destroy bacteria, and eliminate acne—all while making your skin soft and youthful. Hydronium also counters the effects of aging by eliminating free radicals.
Organic Aloe Vera – If you’ve been badly sunburned, Aloe Vera is nothing short of a miracle. Unknown to many, it also helps with acne. This incredible plant acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and immune booster. It not only helps eliminate acne, but reduces redness and flaky skin.
Calendula – this plant acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory agent, helping it zero in on the source of acne-- Propionibacterium acnes.
Comfrey - Tired of those acne pits forming on your face? Good thing Acjuva includes comfrey. It promotes the healing of acne and even limits scarring.
White willow – salicylic acid – unclogs pores. The active ingredient in white willow is salicin, which the body converts into salicylic acid. The salicylic acid in white willow bark lowers the body's levels of prostaglandins, hormone like compounds that can cause inflammation. Salicylic acid helps slow down shedding of skin cells, preventing clogging. Salicylic acid also helps break down blackheads and whiteheads. The salicylic acid derived from white willow bark DOES NOT have the side effects and irritation as the chemically derived salicylic acid found in nearly every acne treatment.
Green tea – Green tea has a natural astringent that both soothes and heals acne. It’s a potent source of anti-oxidants, which destroy free radicals making your skin suppler and healthier.
Licorice root – Licorice root possesses natural anti-inflammatory agents that can soothe skin affected by blemishes. It also limits the production of irritants in the body that cause acne.
Chamomile - An extremely expensive extract, Chamomile is one of the safest medicinal herbs. It is a soothing, gentle relaxant that is best known as a muscle relaxant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent.
DMAE - DMAE shows remarkable effects when applied topically to skin, resulting in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.
Lavender - Lavender oil has well known antibacterial and soothing properties. It is excellent as a preventative acne treatment that effectively STOPS FUTURE BREAKOUTS while clearing the redness associated with acne prone skin.
Honey – contains enzymes that rejuvenate the skin and act as an antimicrobial
Hyaluronic acid - aids healing and provides structural integrity to the cellular matrix that inhibits bacteria and viruses from reaching cells.
