Natural Skincare

13 topics, A–Z

• Aloe Vera 1 article What research shows about aloe vera gel on the skin and by mouth, from burns and psoriasis to ulcerative colitis and blood sugar, and why the evidence is promising but not settled.
• Bakuchiol 1 article A plant-derived meroterpene from Psoralea corylifolia seeds with clinically proven anti-aging effects comparable to retinol, with significantly better tolerability in sensitive skin
• Castor Oil 2 articles What ricinoleic acid, the main fatty acid in castor oil, does in the body: a stimulant laxative acting through EP3 receptors, a capsaicin-like anti-inflammatory in animal studies, and a skin-conditioning cosmetic ingredient.
• Ceramides 1 article Why the waxy lipid molecules between your skin cells matter — what the trial evidence really shows for topical ceramide creams in eczema, dry skin, and barrier repair, and the surprising case for oral wheat- and konjac-derived ceramides for hydration
• Coconut Oil 1 article How coconut oil's medium-chain triglycerides are metabolized differently, why lauric acid is antimicrobial, and what the science says about saturated fat and heart health.
• GHK-Cu 1 article GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-bound tripeptide that stimulates collagen synthesis, accelerates wound healing, and remodels aging skin through multiple tissue-repair pathways
• Jojoba Oil 1 article Why jojoba oil is chemically a wax ester rather than a triglyceride, how that structure makes it uniquely compatible with human skin, and what the clinical trials actually show for acne, wound healing, and inflammation
• Petroleum Jelly and Mineral Oil 1 article How well petroleum jelly protects dry skin, what studies say about mineral-oil residues and nasal use, and how plant-based moisturizers compare.
• Shea Butter 1 article The unrefined West African nut fat used for centuries on dry skin and aching joints — what the trial evidence shows for eczema, barrier repair, and oral triterpene-rich shea concentrates in osteoarthritis, plus an honest look at why it is not a sunscreen
• Skin Microbiome 1 article The trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses living on your skin are not enemies — they are your first line of defense, regulating immunity, keeping pathogens out, and influencing conditions from acne to eczema
• Tallow 1 article Grass-fed beef tallow matches human skin biology better than most commercial skincare products.
• Tamanu Oil 1 article How a green-gold oil pressed from Calophyllum inophyllum nuts heals wounds, calms inflamed skin, and inhibits acne bacteria — and what its key compound calophyllolide actually does in human and animal studies
• Witch Hazel 1 article Why Hamamelis virginiana — the tannin-rich bark of a North American shrub — is one of the few traditional herbal astringents with real clinical trial evidence for after-sun redness, postpartum perineal pain, hemorrhoids, and pediatric diaper rash, and why some of its more famous claims (eczema, varicose veins) hold up less well than the marketing suggests