Benefits of Milk Thistle for Skin

Milk thistle, scientifically named silymarin marianum, is a plant related to the daisy, originating in Asia and Southern parts of Europe. For centuriesmilk thistle has been commonly used as an herbal supplement to naturally treat liver disorders. There are alsoclaimsthat milk thistle has heart benefits, helps manage cholesterol, and helps with diabetes. Milk thistle is available in the form of capsule, powder, and extracts. In more recent years, milk thistle is being recognized for its benefits to the skin. The main active ingredient in milk thistle is the silymarin, which is extracted from the plant’s seeds. This ingredient is considered to be a flavonoid and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Benefits to the Skin:

• Fights hormonal acne: It is important to note that your liver health affects the balance of your hormones. Maintaining a healthy liver has positive effects on your hormonal acne. The detoxifying property in milk thistle helps keep the liver healthy, and as a result, the skin benefits. Applied topically, it has the same detoxifying effects. 
• Anti-aging: Milk thistle keeps your skin looking young and radiant. It encourages healthy cell growth and increases collagen production. Not only does milk thistle fight against aging on the outside, but it has also been used for over 2,000 years as a traditional remedy to treatage-related decline in brain function (think Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease).
• Hydrating: Milk thistle has demulcent properties, which helps keep the skin hydrated and soft. 
• Improving inflammatory skin issues: Milk thistle blocks inflammatory enzymes and t-cells, a type of white blood cell.

Milk Thistle in the hair 

Hair loss is a struggle that many people face. Milk thistle is included in many remedies that treat this problem. Combined with other ingredients, milk thistle helps prevent hair loss, strengthens hair, and protects the hair follicles. Its detoxing properties ensure that the hair is clean and clear and therefore able to grow in healthier. 

Surprising Benefits of Milk Thistle 

• Builds Strong Bones: Milk Thistle has been known to stimulate bone mineralization. It is being referred to as‘a future potential anti-osteoperotic & fracture healing agent”.
• Increase Breast Milk Production: Parents are turning to milk thistle, asstudieshave shown it can be a great resource to increase milk supply to feed their babies. 
• Anti-Cancer: Milk thistle compounds have shown to have direct anti-cancer properties. Taken as a supplement during cancer treatment, it helps to enhance the treatment. 

We believe in holistic health and milk thistle has holistic benefits to the entire body, including the skin. You can find milk thistle specifically in our Blue Tansy Face Oil Moisturizer. This is a lightweight face oil that works well with all skin types, especially for those that are prone to acne. We combined milk thistle with many other ingredients that are packed full of nutrients that hydrate the skin and soothe inflammation without the greasy residue!

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