There should be more emphasis placed on “loving the skin your in”. Many fail to comprehend that their skin is the largest elimination organ their body houses. Our skin is the 1st barrier of protection!
I also advocate that you need to support your skin nutritionally from the inside out too, however, there are times when topical solutions are a very real and needed thing. When that is the case there is a product that I highly recommend and often reach for and it’s Pau D’Arco Lotion :
BENEFITS:
- moisturizes & soothes the skin
- is non-greasy
- absorbs fast
- contains NO parabens, fragrances or dyes
- is safety-, allergy- and dermatologist- tested
One of the key ingredients is Tabebuia heptaphylla bark extract which is derived from the pau d’arco tree, which grows in humid climates. Yet somehow this tree does not grow fungus on its bark. Scientists studying the bark have found that it contains lapachol and beta-lapachone, two compounds that help this tree provide important antifungal properties. These compounds are noted for their activity against fungi and microbes. This bark also contains a significant amount of the antioxidant called quercetin.
Ingredients:
Water ( PURIFIED WATER),
alcohol (ETHANOL this allows the liquid extract to flow easily through the formula) ,
cetearyl alcohol (VEGETABLE OIL, stabilizer of fatty alcohol that provides texture),
caprylic/capric triglyceride( COCONUT OIL skin conditioner commonly referred to as Fractionated coconut oil which is a fatty acid that moisturizes the skin),
glycerin( VEGETABLE OIL humectant which is plant based),
pentylene glycol(SUGAR CANE/CORN skin conditioner moisturizes the skin & enhances delivery of ingredients to the skin) ,
c13-15 alkane(SUGAR CANE aesthetic enhancement provides luxurious feel with light texture without the use of synthetic silicones),
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil,
glyceryl stearate( VEGETABLE OIL, emulsifier keeps water based and oil based ingredients together),
potassium olivoyl hydrolized oat protein (POTASSIUM, OLIVE OIL & OAT provides additional moisturizing & emulsifying benefits,
Tabebuia heptaphylla bark extract( PAU D’ARCO TREE replenishes the skins moisture barrier, prevents damage to the skin & promotes skin elasticity),
behenyl alcohol( VEGETABLE OIL emulision stabilizer keeps water based and oil based ingredients together),
xanthan gum ( FERMENTATION, thickener enhances creamy feel),
Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter,
Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil,
hydroxyacetophenone (found in certain trees, works as a preservative, antioxidant, antiirritant, emulsion stabilizer and protects the product from contamination; protects the skin from free radicals & irritation; a good source of antioxidants),
glyceryl oleate (VEGETABLE OIL),
benzyl alcohol (cassia oil PRESERVATIVE KEEPS PRODUCT FREE FROM CONTAMINATION),
sclerotium gum (Fermentation stabilizer and thickener, enhances creamy feel),
lecithin(NON-GMO SOYBEANS emulsifier),
pullulan(fermentation, stabilizer & thickener),
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil,
Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil,
Olea europaea (olive) fruit unsaponifiables,
sodium phytate (RICE BRAN, skinconditioner and chelator moisturizes the skin and helps keep product stable),
sodium hyaluronate( Fermentation, skin conditioner and provides deep hydration).
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OTHER KNOWN PROPERTIES LISTED BELOW
Other Known properties of PauD’Arco:
- can be beneficial for helping the body to purify the blood
- its properties help reduce inflammation
- it’s antibacterial
So what conditions would this cream be helpful for?
- Age spots
- athlete’s foot
- cradle cap
- dermatitis
- eczema
- fungal /yeast infections on the skin
- herpes break outs
- acne break outs
This lotions is fortified with Tabebuia heptaphylla bark extract which is derived from the ancient pau d’arco tree, it will replenish the skin’s moisture barrier, prevent damage to the skin & promote skin elasticity. This is also great for winter dry skin which flakes and itches.
Bottom line as a practitioner, I “LOVE” the stuff !
Healthfully yours,
Dr. Jodi Barnett N.D.
Harvested Health LLC
For more wonderful products that I recommend in my practice you can go to www.harvestedhealth.mynsp.com
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