Did you know you could fight acne using natural ingredients? Isn’t that good to know? Check out the botanicals below to learn more about how and why they work:

Rosehip Seed Oil:
Used for centuries in South America for its remarkable healing and rejuvenating qualities; recently proven in studies in Chile and New Zealand. It’s an excellent source of natural Vitamin A, which is well-known for treating acne and is used in many prescription medications. Also helps to reduce scarring. Found in Trilogy Certified Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil and Saaf Organic Complexion Boosting Serum.

Willow Bark:
The Greek physician Hippocrates wrote about the willow bark powder’s pain-relieving qualities as early as the 5th century BC. Salicylic Acid, a natural beta-hydroxy derived from the bark, is effective in fighting acne. It works by encouraging the skin to shed and the pores to unclog, allowing room for new cell growth. Found in Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum.

Sage:
Traditional Chinese Medicine mentions the use of sage in 206 B.C as a highly valued energy tonic, and it’s been used by the Native Americans to heal skin sores. A powerful astringent, Sage has the ability to help slow down the secretion of the body’s fluids, and it’s ideal for helping to detoxify and balance oily complexions. Found in Martina Gebhardt Sage Cleanser, Toner & Lotion.

And some products that contain these botanicals...?

Trilogy Certified Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil

Check out this convenient eye-dropper bottle. You can easily tuck it into your back pack or purse for “on-–the –spot” applications. Cosmogirl raved about Trilogy’s zit-zapping effectiveness. Besides tackling blemishes, this miracle- in- a- bottle was recently clinically proven to hydrate skin, reduce scarring and boost brightness, too!

Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum

Packed with organic apple, lemon and grape juice alpha- and beta-hydroxy’s , this super-serum also boasts 1% Salicylic Acid , naturally derived form willow bark, as an additional acne-fighter. No wonder it got Elle Magazine’s exclusive Green Star award for Best Blemish Product!

Martina Gebhardt Sage Cleanser, Toner & Lotion

What could be better than this 100% natural, 95% biodynamic Sage skincare regime to help keep skin clear and control breakouts! Key ingredients in these expertly blended formulas are certified organic sage extract, plantigin extract, and witch hazel extract. The herbs are highly treasured in Europe as excellent, time-proven natural aids to calm sebaceous glands, and balance oily, acne-prone complexions.

Saaf Organic Complexion Boosting Serum

Saaf scores again with this super-rich complexion-clearing formula. It seems counter-intuitive- how can oils fight oil? But the truth is this serum is full of natural vitamin-A acne fighter Rosehip Seed Oil. Also contains Lemongrass and Juniper Berry to add to the anti-microbial, astringent effects and help shrink pores.