Also, shea butter is said to have sunscreen properties.  I haven't been able to find the exact SPF, but I believe it is low, like 4-8.

Some others are emu oil, coconut oil, and olive oil.  What's best is what works for you.  If the olive oil works, it has the benefit that it is ridiculously inexpensive.

I brightened my complexion quite a bit using hydroxy acids.  You may want to research it a little, as it may be better for some skin types than others.  In particular, I understand it can cause uneven coloration on darker complexions.  It was great with my olive skin.  I like Reviva brand 5% glycolic acid (found at health food stores in U.S. anyway). 

Also, the skin surface oils need to be on the acid side.  Cleansers are typically alkaline, dissolving oils and literally destroying the top layers of skin.  If you must cleanse, you might try something acidic like Burt's Bees garden tomato facial cleansing bar.  This might sound crazy, but I don't use cleanser on my face.  I slick it up with castor oil, leave it on 20 minutes, and remove with a warm washcloth.  It works great.  You know how no matter how much you wash your face, if you put a cotton ball with astringent to it it never comes away totally clean?  After the castor oil, the cotton ball is absolutely clean (I did this as a test -- please, please don't put astringent on your face!)

Thanks.

I used to use alcohol wipes before i was a bit more clued up and your right about atringents and cleansers, you can wipe for ages there will always be more.

I'll give what you say a go with castor oil or a similar oil.

Thanks again,

Miles.

I brightened my complexion quite a bit using hydroxy acids.  You may want to research it a little, as it may be better for some skin types than others.  In particular, I understand it can cause uneven coloration on darker complexions.  It was great with my olive skin.  I like Reviva brand 5% glycolic acid (found at health food stores in U.S. anyway). 

Also, the skin surface oils need to be on the acid side.  Cleansers are typically alkaline, dissolving oils and literally destroying the top layers of skin.  If you must cleanse, you might try something acidic like Burt's Bees garden tomato facial cleansing bar.  This might sound crazy, but I don't use cleanser on my face.  I slick it up with castor oil, leave it on 20 minutes, and remove with a warm washcloth.  It works great.  You know how no matter how much you wash your face, if you put a cotton ball with astringent to it it never comes away totally clean?  After the castor oil, the cotton ball is absolutely clean (I did this as a test -- please, please don't put astringent on your face!)

This stuff seems to be good for the skin, it is used by russian cosmmonauts to protect against ratiation burns, also used in treatment of burns and radiation burns in hospitals.

I've also read that Jojoba is used to treat burns, is a very effective moisturiser and can be very effective anti-acne treatment.

Anyone know of any other natural products which are good at healing the skin, people have told me that i look about 20-21, but i don't take that positively, i don't like my complexion unless i have a tan and this is hard to acomplish in current british weather, i also have sensitive skin, people have also commented i look ill, i put this down to the Ritalin mostly as when i was a child i had a great complexion until i became addicted and depressed to the drugs.

So now i'm looking for a way to gain back a better looking outward appearance and detoxify myself of the negative effects the stimulants have had on me mentally, physically and spiritually.

Anyone suggest something better than the two moisturising oils i've named for potensial use?

Thanks,

Miles.

Hi,i  have been been researching Jojoba oil as a natural sunscreen but it seems its good for acne too which reminded me of this thread. It appears to unblock sebum from skin pores and eliminates blackheads/whiteheads and is an anti inflamatory and wont aggravate the acne. seems to be a superb moisturizer too as it penetrates many skin layers.

Did you make any progress in your research?

I am looking for an anti-acne and anti-sunburn oil right now as a coincidence of reading your post.

I'd considered coconut oil and grapeseed for their anti-oxidant properties, but i'm very early into investigation, all i know is that i hate chemicals, it's hard to avoid ingestion as their in everything, but if nothing else i'm going to keep them off of my skin.

Does this stuff really protect from the sun, moisturise and  unblock skin pores, that would be the perfect oil, please can you or anyone who knows about this stuff share what they know?

Thankyou,

Miles.

My diet right now consists mainly of fried rice (brown jasmine rice, eggs, carrots, onions, garlic, olive oil (no butter,) soy sauce, salt, and pepper,) oatmeal with organic peanut butter, 2-3 grapefruits a day, 3-4 whole carrots a day, and some sort of vegetable for dinner along with a piece of meat (usually chicken, fish, but sometimes steak.) I also have been taking 3-4 shots of apple cider vinegar a day (I haven't tried putting it on my face, I'll try that out.)

I was eating a lot more citrus like 5 days ago, but I ran out of lemons... But during that period is when my face felt the best and was producing less oil.

I read today from "The Potassium Conspiracy" thread that potassium is very important for a pH balancing diet. So I still need to get some of that potassium salt...

Man I love this forum... There is so much information about everything... Anyways, I think I need to step up my vegetable and fruit consumption while sticking with the apple cider vinegar shots, cayenne pepper, molasses, while applying the lemon juice to my face and possibly even the apple cider vinegar. I'm having trouble finding blackstrap molasses. I have first molasses (Grandma's Robust.) I hope the sugar content isn't too bad...

It'll be nice when I get a close to set diet, with some room for new additions...

(I also have a friend who swears by apple cider vinegar.  Just put some on a cotton ball and hold it on the affected area until the skin at the tip begins to turn white.

EDIT:

These products are great for the skin:

Try to find a castile soap that has tree tea oil.Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap is great, but if you find another brand, then that would also do.

Aubrey's Green Tea Moisturizer also is great. It makes your skin smooth and crisp. The price is a bit steep, but it lasts a while, since you only need a very small amount and it smells good too.

Like the others said, diet plays a role. Newstarget is a great health website that you can look at. It talks about acne and other things about health. I hope this helps!

Try rubbing lemon juice on your face before going to bed and
dont wash it of. Cayenne pepper is the king of alkalising spices and a good blood cleanser along with the ACV.

Kahnsentrayshun;
Remember NEVER expose your skin to the sun when you
have used lemon or any citrus fruit on your skin, or you are
going to have burns and stains.

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