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Natural remedies for sunburn

June 2, 2021 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

watermelon aids hydration

Finally, we have some sunshine and isn’t it lovely! Except that the sudden gorgeous sunshine, means inevitably people are likely to get sunburned skin. If you have had too much sun exposure here are some natural remedies for sunburn with soothing and healing properties.

Filed Under: skin health

Can acupuncture improve acne?

June 11, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

Young woman with acne

This 2018 review discusses the treatment of acne vulgaris, usually known as acne. Comparing acupuncture with conventional drug treatments, for this common, chronic skin condition. What causes acne? Researchers believe that four main factors influence acne formation: follicular keratinisation, in which cells lining the hair follicles, instead of being shed onto the skin’s surface, clump […]

Filed Under: skin health Tagged With: acupuncture

Topical herbal and natural treatments for psoriasis

February 19, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

psoriasis and natural medicine

Psoriasis is the chronic skin condition that causes red and crusty patches of skin with silvery scales. These often occur on the elbows or knees but can appear anywhere on the body. This recent systematic review in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology discusses natural treatments for psoriasis. Here, I summarise the findings for some of […]

Filed Under: autoimmunity articles, herbal medicine, skin health Tagged With: autoimmune disease, herbs, immunity, natural treatments

Stop cold sores coming back

January 15, 2018 by nikki hawkes 2 Comments

Herpes simplex virus often affect the lips and mouth

Cold sores are the result of a very common and persistent infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. We recognise the infection as small blisters that usually occur on the lips or around the mouth. These blisters or sores can be painful, with burning or itching, and may last up to three weeks without treatment. […]

Filed Under: general health, skin health Tagged With: herbalist, herbs

Best herbal remedies to heal skin ulcers

November 20, 2017 by nikki hawkes 3 Comments

calendula a skin healing herbal remedy

Healing skin ulcers is not something to be taken lightly. A venous leg ulcer is actually a chronic wound and so needs careful and safe treatment. A skin ulcer is an open sore that can take months to improve. They can also be very painful and may itch. If you have a skin ulcer, it can also […]

Filed Under: healthy ageing, pain and pain management, skin health Tagged With: herbs

Pomegranate fights acne causing bacteria

September 25, 2017 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

pomegranate fruit fight acne causing bacteria

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition. More than 85% of teenagers are affected. As well as an increasing number of adult women. I have previously written about the dietary changes that can help to reduce the problem. In this post, I discuss some recent research about pomegranate and acne-causing bacteria. See my post The […]

Filed Under: skin health Tagged With: herbs

The acne diet plan – 30 days to clearer skin

July 31, 2017 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

young woman with clear acne free skin

Acne vulgaris is common in the UK. This chronic skin condition affects almost all adolescents and around half of adults. And, more people than ever are having breakouks. As a herbalist, I regularly see patients with acne and help them to achieve clearer skin. In this post, I discuss my acne free diet plan. This […]

Filed Under: skin health Tagged With: diet

Rosacea and the gut-skin connection

April 17, 2017 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

woman with rosacea - how can a herbalist help?

Rosacea is a common inflammatory facial skin condition. In fact it may affect up to 10% fair-skinned people of Northern European descent. People with rosacea often also report having digestive symptoms. So, could this be another condition showing a link between gut health and the skin? Symptoms of rosacea Symptoms usually occur in older people. […]

Filed Under: skin health Tagged With: leaky gut, microbiome

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