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]]>However, one compound that has been researched and proved to be extremely beneficial in beauty products and for medicinal uses is quercetin.
Quercetin is a flavonoid, or plant pigment, and contains anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties that eliminate bacteria, leaving clean, smooth and refreshed skin!
Found in neem oil, quercetin is the key to neem’s beauty product potential. When used on the face, quercetin clears all acne-causing bacteria, and because of its antioxidant properties, fights free-radical damage. This means that quercetin slows the aging process by lessening the effects of oxidative stress, managing wrinkles, rejuvenating your skin and at the same time protecting you from cancer! This oxidative stress can come from a variety of things, like age, high stress levels, poor diet, lack of sleep and exposure to chemical toxins. The free radicals that quercetin fights negatively impact cell function and can damage membranes, promote mutations and kill healthy cells.
One of quercetin’s most significant properties is its effectiveness as an anti-inflammatory property. Many researchers are now pointing to inflammation as the cause of many diseases. Arthritis, heart disease, and high blood pressure are all due to inflammation of particular parts of the body, and quercetin can reduce that inflammation, lowering our overall risk!
According to research done at the University of Verona in Italy, quercetin is an anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic. This means that neem oil can eliminate acne, reduce inflammation, and be used as an antihistamine to reduce allergic reactions to name a few applications.
Quercetin can be used to treat:
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]]>According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience at least minor acne. Even though acne can be painful, that is just the beginning of the problems it causes. Among them are major physical and psychological problems, such as permanent scarring, poor self-image, depression, and anxiety. The costs are astronomical: over $3 billion per year is spent on acne-related treatments. Additionally, many common treatments are full of synthetic chemicals, drying out skin without clearing up acne. Accutane, a common acne medication, was banned in 2009 because of its links to dangerous side effects, such as severe bowel disease and birth defects.
So, how can we clear up acne, without relying on the synthetic and ineffective treatments currently on the market? Neem. Neem is an excellent, natural solution for acne with no side effects.
How does it work? Neem contains quercetin, an aspirin-like compound that removes the acne-causing bacteria from the skin and clears breakouts. Quercetin is anti-inflammatory, reducing redness and calming irritated areas on the skin. Additionally, neem is full of fatty acids and antioxidants. These help to moisturize, prevent scarring, and treat acne scars that already exist.
Neem is also non-comedogenic, meaning that it does not cause blackheads. Quite the opposite, neem reduces pore sizes and treats blackheads.
Even before trying other treatments, know that neem is the answer! Being entirely natural, you can feel confident about applying neem onto your skin every single day!
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