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Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow a Retinol Alternative to Love

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REVIEW UPDATE:  This article is a product review of Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Super Cream is now named Morganna’s Alchemy 24 Carrot Glow Encapsulated Astaxanthin + Bakuchiol Moisturizer.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Super Cream has many benefits:

Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow provides a retinol alternative with clean beauty ingredients that won’t cause irritation.

Read our experience and all the details about Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow‘s excellent ingredients including Astaxanthin and Bakuchiol. 

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna's Alchemy

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna’s Alchemy (Morganna’s Alchemy 24 Carrot Glow Encapsulated Astaxanthin + Bakuchiol Moisturizer)

Retinol Alternative: Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream

Retinol calls to me like a skincare siren. This gold standard skincare ingredient quells acne, age spots, and wrinkles. It leaves skin dewy, refined, refreshed, and younger.

But before the dewy, youthy, fabulous skin phase, there’s the dreaded irritated skin phase. And for the sensitive-skinned amongst us, that phase is torture.

Many can’t tolerate even buffered Retinols. What options are there for sensitive skins seeking serums?

Meet Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a non-irritating, plant-based retinol alternative. It behaves like Retinol without the skin irritation.

An excellent implementation of Bakuchiol comes in Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Super Cream (now known as Morganna’s Alchemy 24 Carrot Glow Encapsulated Astaxanthin + Bakuchiol Moisturizer). 

Check out our Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow experience.

Why Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream is Special

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna's Alchemy revitalizes and moisturizes the skin.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream revitalizes and moisturizes the skin.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Super Cream uses natural, effective ingredients that are gentle to the skin. It addresses acne, dark spots, and wrinkles.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream combines two non-irritating skincare superstars: Bakuchiol and Astaxanthin. Together, they match retinol benefits and offer collagen AND elastin support.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has skin nourishing, hydrating, collagen-promoting yet gentle ingredients.

But every product makes ingredient claims saying that it is wonderful. What’s the proof?

Bakuchiol Clinical Research

The skincare showdown: Bakuchiol vs Retinol

Bakuchiol Benefits

Bakuchiol is a plant-based phenol that decreases wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Studies show that gentle, natural bakuchiol holds its’ own against Retinol.

“Our study demonstrates that bakuchiol is comparable with retinol in its ability to improve photoaging and is better tolerated than retinol.” [1]

Bakuchiol Study 1

One randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical study with 44 volunteers compared retinol and bakuchiol. There was no statistical difference between how each decreased wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. But the retinol users reported facial skin scaling and stinging. [2]

Bakuchiol Study 2

A second study confirmed the Retinol-like functionality of bakuchiol. It also documented the stimulation of collagen within the skin. Bakuchiol was used twice a day for 12 weeks.

The result was a significant improvement in wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, and firmness without the retinol associated side effects. [3]

Bakuchiol inhibits melanin production on age spots and acne scars better than arbutin [4]. Bakuchiol also helps with acne.[5]

What makes Bakuchiol even better?
Pairing it with Astaxanthin.

Astaxanthin Benefits

Astaxanthin is an exceptional anti-oxidant.

Many topicals use a chemically synthesized Astaxanthin. But Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream uses natural Astaxanthin.  Natural Astaxanthin is derived from Haematococcus Pluvalis Extract, a freshwater species of algae. [6]

  • Anti-oxidants are important because oxidative stress causes skin aging.
  • Natural aging and photoaging (UV light) produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS ages skin by causing an inflammatory response. [7] This degrades skin collagen and elastin.
  • Astaxanthin is especially effective at preventing ROS formations in the skin. [8]
  • Astaxanthin protects skin from the free radical damage that accelerates skin aging. It counteracts UV damage and improves elasticity via improved skin function. It promotes collagen production. [9]
  • Astaxanthin suppresses hyperpigmentation and photoaging. It also reduces wrinkle formation in several clinical studies [10].
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, more potent and stable than Vitamins C or E.
Morganna's Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has plant-based Astaxanthin

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has plant-based Astaxanthin

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream also contains a host of natural but highly effective ingredients to counteract skin aging and support skin hydration.

Let’s take a closer look at the other ingredients in the Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow formulation:

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Ingredients

Olives are a natural Squalane source

Olives are a natural Squalane source

Squalane

Squalane comes from olives oil, rice, or sugar cane.

Rich in fatty acids, it contains all the restorative goodness of olive oil without the greasiness. Squalane mimics the skin’s natural sebum and makes the skin barrier smooth and soft.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is from palm kernel or coconut oil. It is a mix of fatty acids attached to glycerin. 

It is a natural skin replenishing emollient. It creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to reduce moisture loss. [11]

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid.

  • It is a humectant that offers stronger moisture retention properties than regular HA.
  • It is found naturally and ample supply in young skin, but depletes with age.
  • Sodium Hyaluronate has a lower molecular size than to other Hyaluronic Acids. This is good because it can absorb deeper into the skin and bring other actives along with it.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural vegetable-derived, non-toxic humectant that helps the skin to retain moisture. Glycerin fills in gaps in dryer skin which makes skin look better and keeps the outer layer of the skin intact.

Tocopherol

Tocopherol is a natural Vitamin E is from plant seeds.

  • It is a skin-softening antioxidant that makes damaged skin (scars, sun-damaged) pliable.
  • Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Collagen is the scaffolding of skin. We lose it as we age. Less collagen means more sagging.

Hydrolyzed Collagen is broken down into smaller pieces to penetrate the skin.

Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein

Royal Jelly is the gelatinous substance bees make to feed the queen bee.

Royal Jelly benefits are it is:

  • an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant filled with skin-friendly nutrients.
  • smooths fine lines and wrinkles and enables skin repair. [12] 
  • able to promote collagen production. [13]
Ingredient list for Morganna's Alchemy 24K Glow

The ingredient list for Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce. It works with collagen to support and firm the skin.

What Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Does Not Contain
  • Parabens
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Gluten-free
  • Non-GMO
  • Cruelty-free
  • COSMOS Eco-Certificate
Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has a sleek, sealed product packaging with an enclosed pump top dispenser

24K Glow Super Cream has a sleek, sealed product packaging with an enclosed pump top dispenser

My Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream Experience

24K Glow Super Cream is a sleek, sealed product with an enclosed pump top dispenser.

The cream itself is an apricot shade, but it doesn’t impart any actual tint to the skin. It is a creamy gel consistency.

The texture is not at all gritty like some Retinol prescription gels.

It absorbs and spreads easily without tugging the skin. It dries down within a minute. I give an extra minute before sunscreen application but it is not tacky or gummy.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Is A light gel-like cream with a non-tacky finish

A light gel-like cream with a non-tacky finish

There is a pleasant almost sweet spicy scent that dissipates on the dry down.

The skin has a bit of a glow afterward but not greasy looking. My skin feels smooth and appears hydrated with or without additional moisturizer application.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow is a creamy gel consistency

24K Glow is a creamy gel consistency

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow RESULTS

I have used it twice a day for 11 days. And so far no dreadful skin peeling days that I can’t wear makeup on my skin. No days that my skin is so raw that my sunscreen stings. No skipping a topical treatment day because my skin is just too red and irritated. It is early but my skin looks more even and refined.

Notably, unlike by day ten of Retinol use, my skin is hydrated and smooth.

The Experiment

Structurally, bakuchiol is nothing like retinol.

But I still wondered if an excessive application would irritate my skin like retinol can. So I deliberately over-did it a few nights in a row to see what would happen.

I zealously applied it before bed expecting to wake up with a red face. Unlike Retinol, I did not wake up red and irritated, and my skin was not tight or itchy feeling. It looked smooth and hydrated, even without applying moisturizer. When I applied Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow in the morning, it did not sting and my skin was not tight.

Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Contains Liposomal Astaxanthin

Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow Contains Liposomal Astaxanthin

what We Love about 24k Glow

Unlike Retinol, Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow can be used on areas too sensitive for retinol. I can use it around my mouth, on the under-eye area, and on crow’s feet.

And while retinol shouldn’t be used during the day, this bakuchiol-based product is safe to use both day and night.

Studies show bakuchiol results are seen in 12 weeks. So far, so good!

Apply Morganna's 24K Glow morning and evening

Apply Morganna’s Alchemy 24k Glow morning and evening

Where to Buy Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream

Find Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream at https://www.morgannasalchemy.com/product/24k-glow

24K Glow with Liposomal Astaxanthin and Bakuchiol

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream with Liposomal Astaxanthin and Bakuchiol

QUESTIONS?
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Morganna’s Alchemy

Morganna’s Alchemy 24 Carrot Glow

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Research references for 24k Glow Ingredients

  1. Dhaliwal, S.; Rybak, I.; Ellis, S.R.; Notay, M.; Trivedi, M.; Burney, W.; Vaughn, A.R.; Nguyen, M.; Reiter, P. (February 2019). “Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing”. British Journal of Dermatology. 180 (2): 289-296. doi:10.1111/bjd.16918. ISSN 0007-0963. PMID 29947134.
  2. Ibid
  3. Chaudhuri RK, Bojanowski K. Bakuchiol: a retinol-like functional compound revealed by gene expression profiling and clinically proven to have anti-aging effects. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2014 Jun;36(3):221-30. doi: 10.1111/ics.12117. Epub 2014 Mar 6. PMID: 24471735.
  4. Ohno O, Watabe T, Nakamura K, Kawagoshi M, Uotsu N, Chiba T, Yamada M, Yamaguchi K, Yamada K, Miyamoto K, Uemura D. Inhibitory effects of bakuchiol, bavachin, and isobavachalcone isolated from Piper longum on melanin production in B16 mouse melanoma cells. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(7):1504-6. doi: 10.1271/bbb.100221. Epub 2010 Jul 7. PMID: 20622433.
  5. Chaudhuri, Ratan & Marchio, Francois. (2011). Bakuchiol in the management of acne-affected Skin. Cosmet. Toilet.. 126. 502-510.
  6. Davinelli S, Nielsen ME, Scapagnini G. Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients. 2018 Apr 22;10(4):522. doi: 10.3390/nu10040522. PMID: 29690549; PMCID: PMC5946307.
  7. Nishida, Y. and E. Yamashita. “Quenching Activities of Common Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Antioxidants against Singlet Oxygen Using Chemiluminescence Detection System.” (2007).
  8. Camera E., Mastrofrancesco A., Fabbri C., Daubrawa F., Picardo M., Sies H., Stahl W. Astaxanthin, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene differently affect UVA-induced oxidative damage and expression of oxidative stress-responsive enzymes. Exp. Dermatol. 2009;18:222-231. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2008.00790.x.
  9. Ibid
  10. Tominaga K., Hongo N., Karato M., Yamashita E. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on human subjects. Acta Biochim. Pol. 2012;59:43-47.
  11. Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. “Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata.” Arch Dermatol. 1998;134(11):1349-1352. doi:10.1001/archderm.134.11.134
  12. Park HM, Hwang E, Lee KG, Han SM, Cho Y, Kim SY. Royal jelly protects against ultraviolet B-induced photoaging in human skin fibroblasts via enhancing collagen production. J Med Food. 2011;14(9):899-906. doi:10.1089/jmf.2010.1363
  13. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463

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Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel How to exfoliate sensitive skin

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Review: Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel

Skincare serums can’t work their magic when their absorption is blocked by dull, dead skin cells. Dead skin cells also harbor bacteria and give acne a place to grow, So regular exfoliation is key. But sensitive skin types have a problem: topical serums like Vitamin C or retinols leave our skin irritated as it is, much less adding exfoliation on top. Can’t tolerate aHAs or other peels? Then we got the peel for you: Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel.

A hydrating peel that is gentle but effective

We love Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel because it is exceptionally effective but can be used daily. Mature and sensitive skin types especially benefit from fruit enzymes because dead skin comes off without rubbing and scrubbing. It can even be used on more delicate skin areas such as around the mouth.

Skin looks its’ best with regular exfoliation. Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel removes dead skin without irritation. It is perfect for acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin because it cleanses, hydrates, and exfoliates. It is gentle enough to use twice a day.

But what I really love about this gel is it removes the rough, tired look of skin. The pandemic has left many of us feeling unkempt and a bit rough around the edges so to speak. This peeling gel quickly refines skin and removes that unpolished look, replacing it with healthy, smooth skin. It is spa-quality skin refinement.

Features

  • Vegan
  • Cruelty-free
  • No animal or dairy ingredients
  • Suitable for all skin types: sensitive, mature, acne-prone, dry, and oily
High-Performance Botanical Ingredients with zero skin irritation

What Makes It Special

Gelmersea is known as The Sensitive Skin Expert. This peel is approved by more than 1,000 beauty professionals and for good reason.

While a lot of peels can leave skin softer and younger-looking, many peels are drying to the skin. This peel actually hydrates.

Typically sensitive skin formulations aren’t as high-performance due to chemical limitations. Gelmersea gives an effective peel without harsh chemicals. It gets the job done using only natural ingredients.

Let’s take a look at this spa-worthy formulation:

This Vegan-friendly, gentle peel is suited for even sensitive skin

key active ingredients

Papaya Enzymes dissolve dead skin cells

Aloe Barbadensis

Aloe Barbadensis Gel has an enzyme that repairs dead skin cells.

Aloe Barbadensis

Aloe Vera heals the skin. It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains Vitamins A, C, Bs, and E as well as minerals and enzymes.

This skin food” heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth. It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Papaya

Papaya

Papain Enzyme

Papaya helps breakdown and dissolve dead skin cells on the surface of the skin.

These enzymes gently digest keratinized dead epithelium cells on the skin’s surface. This reduces inflammation while maintaining protective lipid layers.

Pineapple extract is a natural exfoliator

Pineapple extract is a natural exfoliator and anti-inflammatories

Pineapple Enzymes

Pineapple Fruit contains extracts that are effective natural exfoliants to slough off dead cells on the surface of the skin while imparting soothing skin benefits.

Panenthol

Panenthol is Vitamin B5.

Panenthol is moisture-binding and soothing,

Prickly Pear restores lipids to the skin

Prickly Pear

Prickly Pear is a cactus fruit superfood packed with skin-enhancing nutrients.

It’s fatty acids including linoleic acid and oleic acid replenish lost skin lipids to moisturize and restore elasticity. Linoleic acid helps the skin stay hydrated.

It contains antioxidants, polyphenols, and Vitamin E. Its antimicrobial benefits reduce acne. [1]

As a carrier oil, it helps other active ingredients penetrate the skin. It also serves as a buffer for irritating ingredients. This is useful for sensitive skin types.

Chamomila Recutita Flower Extract

Chamomile is an antioxidant with potent skin-soothing action. [2]

It contains Terpenoids, bisabolol, and chamazulene. Chamomile Extract is excellent in a formulation with powerful actives because it contains flavones. These flavones inhibit the production of inflammation, even in deeper skin layers. [3]

Meanwhile, The apigenin in Chamomile protects the skin barrier. [4]. This gentle and hypoallergenic extract soothes skin, heals burns, and is great for helping skin recover and benefit from chemical peels.

Chamomile Extract also kills acne-causing bacteria while soothing the skin. [5]

the experience

Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel has a very light fresh aloe and chamomile scent.

It is exceptionally gentle. It does not sting, and the skin is not red or irritated after use. I can use it right before applying makeup and it creates a silky smooth finish.

Unlike many peels, it hydrates the skin. This leaves skin looking and feeling wonderful.

Directions

Use daily. Massage a pump or two of gel on a dry face and neck in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes. The gel will liquefy dead skin cells and impurities. Rinse with water. I choose to work in sections: my forehead, my chin and jawline, nose, cheeks, and then throat.

The Results

From the first use, Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel works quickly to slough off dead skin and sebum plugs. I hoped more stubborn blackheads on my nose would exfoliate away. They didn’t at first, but when I washed my face with Cerave that evening, blackheads began to rapidly purge. On my second use, they purged quickly. Meanwhile, I can barely keep my hands off my face because it feels so soft and smooth.

I love how it gives skin a softer, smoother, more refined look. Definitely softer and younger.

So much dead skin came off the first day, I didn’t expect much the next day. So I waited 2 days but it still managed to peel away even more dead skin. My skin felt amazingly smooth. It is gentle enough to use daily and very hydrating. I use it twice a week so dead skin cells have time to accumulate between uses.

I was very impressed with how well serums applied and absorbed after using Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel.

It was so amazing on the face, I tried it on hands and cuticles. It works far better than hand or cuticle creams. Another impressive result was how it softens the horizontal wrinkles on the front of my throat – the ones that get worse with “tech neck”. And I absolutely love it for de-aging the decolletage area. It works on sensitive areas like around the lips without excess stinging.

We are SO SO impressed to be able to get spa-like results at home with this peeling gel!

Skin looks smoother, softer, younger, and more refined. There is NO irritation. NONE. I can apply makeup or my treating serums immediately after use.  Even if you can tolerate higher aHAs, there is a place in your skin routine for Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel at https://www.gelmersea.com/products/enzyme-peeling-gel

Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel

Gelmersea Enzyme Peeling Gel

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References

  1. Koubaa, M., Mhemdi, H., Barba, F.J., Angelotti, A., Bouaziz, F., Chaabouni, S.E. and Vorobiev, E. (2017), Seed oil extraction from red prickly pear using hexane and supercritical CO2: assessment of phenolic compound composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities. J. Sci. Food Agric., 97: 613-620. doi:10.1002/jsfa.7774
  2. Merfort I, Heilmann J, Hagedorn-Leweke U, Lippold BC. In vivo skin penetration studies of camomile flavones. Pharmazie. 1994;49(7):509–511.
  3. Hou M, Sun R, Hupe M, et al. Topical apigenin improves epidermal permeability barrier homoeostasis in normal murine skin by divergent mechanisms. Exp Dermatol. 2013;22(3):210–215. doi:10.1111/exd.12102
  4. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2009, pages 404
  5. Srivastava, Janmejai K et al. “Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future.” Molecular medicine reports vol. 3,6 (2010): 895-901. doi:10.3892/mmr.2010.377
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How to Best Treat Chronic Dry Skin: Toe Juice

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Review: Toe Juice
Got dry, cracked feet and elbows? The now constant hand washing has left my already dry, flaky cuticles and eczema-prone knuckles absolutely raw. I tried home remedies, even a prescription cortisone cream. Fortunately, we found an effective, natural remedy to combat dry, flaky skin: Toe Juice! Toe Juice hydrates while helping the skin heal itself. It is a natural formulation to heal skin head to toe.
Toe Juice hydrates and treats dry skin

Toe Juice hydrates and treats dry skin

FIGHTING DRY SKIN

If you suffer from dry, itchy skin patches, ragged cuticles, or flaking, dry, cracked feet – you have likely tried all kinds of DIY remedies online. But some of these remedies can do more harm than good.

Lotions and creams can be messy and ineffective. Prescription remedies can lose efficacy over time. Cortisones can weaken and thin the skin.

Toe Juice was created for dry feet but works anywhere you experience skin imbalance. Toe Juice is a fast-drying liquid with no messy residue. It quickly rehydrates skin and restores healthy skin.

Skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, as well as dandruff and dry, tight scalp hold in common the need for skin hydration. Most skin conditions also have some elements of inflammation. And when the skin barrier is disturbed, it is more susceptible to fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

Hydration is key in combatting skin flaking and dryness. Toe Juice rapidly delivers hydration to skin cells with a fast-absorbing formulation.

How to Hydrate Dry Skin

This seems so basic, yet skin hydration is so elusive. The makers of Toe Juice give an excellent explanation on their website: drinking mayonnaise.

If you were very thirsty, would you drink water or mayonnaise? Lotions and creams are actually an inferior way to hydrate the skin because their delivery method is a barrier to absorption. The consistency of lotions and creams can’t deliver moisture or healing ingredients as effectively as a fast-absorbing liquid.

Toe Juice is a liquid remedy with a unique method to deliver treating ingredients.

Toe Juice hydrates and treats skin to help it naturally to heal


Proprietary Formulation
Toe Juice with DermaVine

Toe Juice contains DermaVine, a proprietary blend of plant-based extracts like lemon peel oil, willow bark, and cinnamon bark extract. These safe, natural, and effective ingredients help the body heal itself.

Toe Juice® with DermaVine’s exfoliate dead cells while restoring healthy skin. It’s Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, and Antiviral.

What Makes it Special

It works quickly and won’t become less effective over time. Applying Toe Juice consistently for 10-14 days relieves most skin ailments.

Toe Juice is very safe. It can be used by newborns, the elderly, pregnant and nursing women, diabetics, cancer survivors, and chemo-patients. It won’t bleach skin and is suitable for any skin tones and ethnicities.

Lemon Peel Oil treats 31 types of Candida yeast overgrowth on the skin. [1]

Lemon Peel Oil eliminates certain skin-damaging bacterias better than the antibiotic erythromycin.  [2]

The DermaVine formulation rehydrates and promotes new, healthy skin cells. The result is a natural, effective, plant-based acne remedy.

The Ingredients

Let’s take a look at a few of the ingredients in Toe Juice’s DermaVineâ„¢ formula:

Key Ingredients

Lemon Peel Oil fights bacteria better than many common antibiotics

Lemon Peel Oil fights bacteria and fungi

Lemon Peel Oil

Lemon Peel is highly effective on Candida Yeast overgrowth on the skin. Candida yeast strains are opportunistic fungi that cause irritation and itching. It can even cause severe infections in immunocompromised individuals. Lemon Peel Oil has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacterial and fungal strains. This is attributed to the high content of monoterpenoids (terpenes). The terpenes in lemon are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antinociceptive, antihyperalgesic, and antiviral. [3]

One study concluded the antifungal potential of lemon peel oil is probably the ”result of the synergistic interaction between hydrocinnamic acid and bergamol.”[4]

Lemon Peel Oil is also a natural exfoliator and skin purifier. [5] It alleviates skin inflammation [6] and reduces certain infection-causing bacterias. [7]

Direct, undiluted application of lemon peel oil can be excessively drying to the skin, but it works well within a balanced formulation.

cinnamonum extract

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamonum Extract is a type of cinnamon bark.

It is used in skincare as an antiseptic, antibiotic, and astringent.

Cinnamon bark enhances the permeation and delivery of topical treating ingredients via the skin.  [8]

Cinnamonum Extract helps eliminate bacteria and detoxifies and has antiseptic properties.[9] It is particularly effective in eliminating Staphylococcus epidermidis.  [10]

Studies suggest cinnamaldehyde, a component in cinnamon, may enhance healing in P. aeruginosa-infected skin wounds. [11]

Willow Bark Extract

Willow Bark extract comes from these inner layers of the bark of the willow tree.

Willow Bark extract has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. [12]

It contains Salicylic Acid which is helpful in dandruff and psoriasis treatment. It also helps build collagen to heal scars and improve skin texture.

Toe Juice is a natural formulation to heal skin head to toe

Toe Juice is a natural formulation to heal skin head to toe

Uses

Used on a cotton ball or cotton swab and it can be precisely applied head to toe. Apply it with a dropper or with a spray bottle.

Safe for head to toe use, apply Toe Juice® anywhere from a dry, flaky scalp to cracked heels.

  • Rashes
  • Cracked skin and cuticles
  • Dry skin patches
  • Mosquito bites
  • Warts
  • Itchy elbows
  • Dandruff or scalp buildup imbalances
  • Eczema
  • Skin irritated from hand sanitizer use

My Experience

Chronic handwashing and hand sanitizer use triggers my eczema and cracked cuticles. But Toe Juice soothes my cuticles and restores my skin without chemicals. And it’s amazing on flaky elbows!

But the biggest test for me is for years I have had a chronic dry patch of eczema on my forehead. I’ve used over-the-counter, prescription and DIY remedies, yet it never truly clears.

So I applied Toe Juice daily to the eczema spot. It absorbs so well that for the first few days I was over-applying because I expected it to be wet and require a visible dry-down. By day three I just dabbed it with a drop of Toe Juice on a q-tip each day. It doesn’t sting or burn. It absorbs immediately.

Within eight days it was cleared, the dryness and even the dark reddish-brown discoloration is gone. It looks and feels so much better.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Toe Juice at https://www.toejuice.com/products/original-toe-juice/original-toe-juice

Toe Juice

Toe Juice

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REFERENCES

  1. Białoń, M et al. “The influence of chemical composition of commercial lemon essential oils on the growth of Candida strains.” Mycopathologia vol. 177,1-2 (2014): 29-39. doi:10.1007/s11046-013-9723-3
  2. Hou, He-Shuai et al. “Extraction of essential oil from Citrus reticulate Blanco peel and its antibacterial activity against Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes).” Heliyon vol. 5,12 e02947. 2 Dec. 2019, doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02947
  3. Białoń, The influence, Mycopathologia
  4. Ibid
  5. Man, Adrian et al. “Antimicrobial Activity of Six Essential Oils Against a Group of Human Pathogens: A Comparative Study.” Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 8,1 15. 28 Jan. 2019, doi:10.3390/pathogens8010015
  6. Anil Kumar Maurya, et al, “The essential oil from Citrus limetta Risso peels alleviates skin inflammation: In-vitro and in-vivo study”, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 212, 2018, Pages 86-94
  7. Hou, Extraction, Heliyon
  8. Jiang, Development,  Pharmaceutical biology
  9. Veerasophon, Jinmica, et al. “Formulation of anti-acne concealer containing cinnamon oil with antimicrobial activity against Propionibacterium acnes.” Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research vol. 11,2 (2020): 53-58.
  10. Julianti, Elin et al. “Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Cinnamon Bark, Honey, and Their Combination Effects against Acne-Causing Bacteria.” Scientia pharmaceutica vol. 85,2 19. 11 Apr. 2017
  11. Ferro, Thiago A F et al. “Topical Application of Cinnamaldehyde Promotes Faster Healing of Skin Wounds Infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)vol. 24,8 1627. 25 Apr. 2019, doi:10.3390/molecules24081627
  12. Shara M, Stohs SJ. Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extracts. Phytother Res. 2015 Aug;29(8):1112-6. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5377. Epub 2015 May 22. PMID: 25997859.

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How to Best treat Adult Acne with Acne Slayer

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Review: Acne Slayer a plant-based acne treatment

I thought by the time I had wrinkles that acne would be over. Nope. And adult acne is tricky. Cystic acne, Rudolph red nose, pimples, and full-blown zits. Acne Slayer fights all the above. We got a chance to try this plant-based blemish fighter. It works because it has natural, proven ingredients that are delivered by a unique method of conveyance.  Read about the research-backed natural ingredients and our experience with Acne Slayer.

Acne Slayer

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WHY Acne Slayer WORKS

Acne Slayer works because it uses proven plant extracts to enhance the skin’s natural ability to heal.

DermaVine is Acne Slayer’s secret weapon. It is a proprietary blend of ingredients like willow bark, lemon peel oil, and cinnamon extract.

DermaVine

Cinnamon bark enhances the permeation and delivery of topical treating ingredients.  [1]

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The DermaVine formula is suspended within an alcohol solution. Alcohol destroys fungal, viral, and bacterial cells that cause acne. This also enables the best possible absorption – better than creams, salves, or serums.

As a liquid, it won’t leave a residue. It is undetectable on a bare face or under moisturizer, sunscreen, or makeup.

Lemon Peel Oil eliminates Cutibacterium acnes, an acne-causing bacteria, better than the antibiotic erythromycin. [2]

Typically, alcohol dries adult skin. But the DermaVine formulation rehydrates and promotes new, healthy skin cells. The result is a natural, effective, plant-based acne remedy.

What is in Acne Slayer?

Let’s take a look at the acne-fighting properties of a few of the ingredients in the DermaVine formula:

Key Ingredients

Willow Bark extract comes from these inner layers of the bark of the willow tree.

Willow Bark Extract

Willow Bark Extract is an excellent acne remedy. It unclogs pores, reduces redness, and regulates sebum production. Yet it is gentle to the skin.

Willow Bark extract has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. [3]

Willow Bark contains salicin, from which salicylic acid is derived. Salicylic Acid is a natural bHA.

  • It purges clogged pores without excess drying the skin surface.
  • Salicylic Acid does not cause the dryness that occurs with Benzoyl Peroxide or Retinol.
  • It also helps build collagen to heal acne scars and improve skin care texture.

Lemon Peel Oil

Lemon Peel Oil clears the skin. As a natural exfoliator and skin purifier, lemon peel oil gives skin a lovely glow. [4]

Lemon Peel Oil alleviates skin inflammation [5] to reduce the angry red appearance of a blemish. It also reduces certain infection-causing bacterias. [6]

One study reported Lemon Peel Oil demonstrates remarkable antibacterial activity against Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes, Formerly P. acnes) and common microorganisms such as S. aureus, B. subtilis, and E. coli. Even compared with the common antibiotics (such as erythromycin, clindamycin, and tetracycline) for acne therapy, its antibacterial activity against C. acnes is more excellent [7].

Lemon Peel Oil is an antioxidant containing high levels of Vitamin C. Vitamin C reduces excess oil production, shrinks pores, and exfoliates dead surface skin. These reduce the formation of acne.

Direct, undiluted application of lemon peel oil can dry the skin. But it works well within a balanced formulation.

Cinnamonum Extract

Cinnamonum Extract is a type of cinnamon bark.

It is used in skincare as an antiseptic, antibiotic, and astringent.

Cinnamonum Extract helps eliminate bacteria and prevent future breakouts due to its’ detoxifying and antiseptic properties.[8] It is particularly effective in eliminating acne causing Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis. [9, 10]

Cinnamon Extract can enhance the absorption and delivery of treating ingredients via the skin.[11]

Studies suggest cinnamaldehyde, a component in cinnamon, may enhance healing in P. aeruginosa-infected skin wounds. [12]

The Acne Slayer Experience

The texture is a bit thicker than water consistency. I am impressed that it is not greasy or sticky.

It smells of alcohol but doesn’t sting.  The smell of alcohol evaporates quickly. It is fresh smelling, but I don’t detect a specific note. Maybe a bit citrus with slight spice but not exactly cinnamon. I smell nothing once it is dry.

It dries down completely clean. I can wear makeup or sunscreen on top without any grainy, chalky, or greasy residue.

Apply 4-8 drops of Acne Slayer to the face like a toner

Apply 4-8 drops of Acne Slayer to the face like a toner

Apply 4-8 drops with a cotton pad


How does it work?

Just on cue, a cystic acne pimple emerged on my chin. Red, swollen and painful.

So I applied Acne Slayer as directed. I wipe it on my face with a cotton wipe, like a toner. It dries immediately without a residue, and I apply my sunscreen or moisturizer directly on top. I apply daily.

Normally cystic acne painfully sits on my face, slowly forming into pimple form for over a week or so.  Acne Slayer reduced the size, removed the painful swelling, and the redness. It also accelerated the process. Acne Slayer stopped the painful inflammation and redness of cystic acne, quickly reducing an angry blemish to a non-inflamed white head that resolved on its’ in a few days.

Where to Buy Acne Slayer

Find Acne Slayer at https://www.slayerskincare.com/acne-slayer

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Acne Slayer natural ingredients

QUESTIONS?

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References

  1. Jiang, Qiudong et al. “Development of essential oils as skin permeation enhancers: penetration enhancement effect and mechanism of action.” Pharmaceutical biologyvol. 55,1 (2017): 1592-1600. doi:10.1080/13880209.2017.1312464
  2. Hou, He-Shuai et al. “Extraction of essential oil from Citrus reticulate Blanco peel and its antibacterial activity against Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes).”  Heliyon vol. 5,12 e02947. 2 Dec. 2019, doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02947
  3. Shara M, Stohs SJ. Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extracts. Phytother Res. 2015 Aug;29(8):1112-6. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5377. Epub 2015 May 22. PMID: 25997859.
  4. Gil, M I et al. “Antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice and its relationship with phenolic composition and processing.” Journal of agricultural and food chemistry vol. 48,10 (2000): 4581-9. doi:10.1021/jf000404a
  5. Anil Kumar Maurya, et al, “The essential oil from Citrus limetta Risso peels alleviates skin inflammation: In-vitro and in-vivo study”, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 212, 2018, Pages 86-94
  6. Ibid
  7. Hou, Extraction, Heliyon
  8. Veerasophon, Jinmica et al. “Formulation of anti-acne concealer containing cinnamon oil with antimicrobial activity against Propionibacterium acnes.” Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research vol. 11,2 (2020): 53-58. doi:10.4103/japtr.JAPTR_1_20
  9. Ibid
  10. Julianti, Elin et al. “Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Cinnamon Bark, Honey, and Their Combination Effects against Acne-Causing Bacteria.”  Scientia pharmaceutica vol. 85,2 19. 11 Apr. 2017
  11. Jiang, Development, Pharmaceutical
  12. Ferro, Thiago A F et al. “Topical Application of Cinnamaldehyde Promotes Faster Healing of Skin Wounds Infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)vol. 24,8 1627. 25 Apr. 2019, doi:10.3390/molecules24081627
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