The Benefits of Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is a flowering herb found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has medicinal properties and is used as a natural remedy for a number of diseases. The plant contains a flavonolignan complex called silymarin which is found in the seeds of the plant. It is the active ingredient in all milk thistle products.

milkthistleOne of the benefits of milk thistle is that it cleanses and detoxifies your liver. The main job of the liver is to cleanse the blood and if the liver is full of toxins it’s unable to perform its job properly, which can result in skin conditions from dermatitis, acne and eczema.

Milk thistle has anti-inflammatory traits so consuming milk thistle in a herbal cleanser and using a cream or gel that contains milk thistle will help relieve the appearance of acne by reducing the redness on the skin. It also helps with a number of degenerative diseases that are caused by systemic inflammation.

The benefits of milk thistle also extend to eczema suffers as it has the ability to moisture the mucus membranes, which can calm inflammation and reduce eczema flare-ups. Milk thistle can improve the moisture within the skin, which can help with the healing process of eczema.

As milk thistle can help remove toxins from the body it can benefit the overall appearance of your skin, giving it a radiant glow. The benefits of milk thistle can also help protect your skin against free radicals, which slow down the ageing process and help you look and feel younger.

As you can see milk thistle is not just beneficial for your liver. It treats and prevents diseases related to a number of other vital organs as well.

What could be better than using milk thistle as part of your daily skincare routine, especially if you suffer from problem skin.

 

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