Description: This food-food grade, herbal uses added Beta Carotene to help fight acne from the inside-out and prevent further skin problems.

 

Clove Hill’s Skin Clarity is specifically formulated for acne-prone skin*. Believe it or not, many supplements for acne actually trigger more acne. 

 

Skin Clarity is guaranteed to not cause breakouts and will help dissolve acne at the root cause, Retention Hyperkeratosis.  

 

Read more about the root cause of acne here: What Is Acne? 

 

Form: Capsule

 

Size: 45 or 90 veg caps per bottle

 

Concerns: 

• Acne-prone skin
• Inflamed breakouts
• Non-inflamed breakouts
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Benefits

• Vitamins & minerals to defend against acne breakouts for clear, smooth and healthy skin
• Contains 10,000 IUs of beta carotene to promote healthy cell turnover
• No added iodine or biotin, which triggers more acne!
• Rich in antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory compounds to help soothe acne pain, redness and irritation
• Includes zinc, selenium plus additional skin-enhancing nutrients
• Helps prevent clogged pores and reduce blemishes

Skin Type + Condition 

• All skin types especially ideal for problematic skin

 

Key Ingredients:

 

• Beta Carotene: approx 10000 iu’s.  A natural Vitamin A source.  Beta Carotene has been known to slow down the root cause of acne, Retention Hyperkeratosis. 
  • Constituents: carotenes (Vitamin A), which is a type of terpenoid (isoprenoid)
• Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): Rich in nutrients and is very nourishing and restoring.
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Part(s) used: leaf, herb
  • Constituents: digestive enzymes, phytoestrogens (coumestrol, genistein, formonetin, daidzin, biochanin A), flavonoids, saponins, flavones tricin, courmarins, alkaloids, amino acids, organic acids, mucilage, minerals and trace minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium), chlorophyll, vitamins A, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin P, folic acid, vitamin B3 niacin
• Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): is considered nutritive, restorative, and it promotes detoxification.  Also great for skin inflammations.
  • Family: Equisetaceae
  • Part(s) used: aerial part. herb
  • Constituents: silicic acid 5-8%, aconitic acid, saponin (equisetonin,), flavonoids (isoquercitrin, luteolin, kaempferol), alkaloids (nicotine, relustrine), bitter, equisitine, phytosterols, starch, potassium, calcium, trace minerals (incl. aluminum). 
• Oatstraw (Avena sativa): considered a relaxant, and nutritive.  Also helps to nourish the body, lift the mind and restores nerves providing an overall subtle calmness.
  • Family: Poaceae 
  • Part(s) used: the oat straw, grain (preferably in the milky stage)
  • Constituents: (whole plant) Minerals and trace minerals (incl. silicon, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium,vitamin B1 thiamine, vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin P, carotene, folliculin-like hormone, spirostanol glycosides (avenacodsides, c-glycosyl flavones, polysaccharides, alkaloids (incl. trigonelline, avenine), proteins, prolamines (avenins), flavonoid, saponins, fixed oil, starch
• Chickweed (Stellaria media): provides a nourishing, supportive nature that is cooling and moistening.  Also known as a lymphatic nutritive.
  • Latin name of herb (Genus, species,Family): Stellaria media
  • Family: Poaceae (Gramineae)
  • Part(s) used: aerial parts
  • Constituents: Saponins, fixed oil (incl. Linoleic, silicic and other acids), flavonoids, rutin, triterpenoids, coumarins, hydroxycoumarins, carboxylic acids, phytosterols, essential oil, proteins, resin, starch, mucilage, minerals (incl. Calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, silicon, zinc, molybdenum, phosphorus, manganese), ferrous phosphate, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B complex. 
• Rose Hips (Rosa canina): a nutrient rich fruit that has the same properties as Vitamin C.  The effects of vitamin C are enhanced by flavonols and antioxidants
  • Family: Poaceae (Gramineae)
  • Part(s) used: fruit of the wild rose or dog rose
  • Constituents: Vitamin C, organic acids (malic and citric acids), flavonoids (chiefly flavonols: quercetin, rutin, kaempferol), pectin, sugars (invert sugar), tannins (proanthocyanidins), carotenoids (carotenes, lutein)
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Warming tonic that is anti-inflammatory and promotes vitality.  Helps to decongest the liver and promotes tissue repair. Provides pain relief, boosts immunity, and supports the liver.
  • Family:  Zingiberaceae
  • Part(s) used: root
  • Constituents: Essential oil 5% (incl. camphene, curcumene, phellandrene, camphor, turmerol, turmerone, curcumone, carvone, valeric and caproic acid), dipotassium-magnesium-dioxalate-dihydrate, starch, lipid
• Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus): a bitter, vital stimulant that helps promote detoxification.   Clears toxic heat and reduces inflammation while supporting tissue repair
  • Family:  Polygonaceae
  • Part(s) used: Root
  • Constituents: anthraquinones (incl. emodin and chrysophanol), quercertrin, tannins, essential oil, calcium oxalate, resin, rumicin, brassidinic/lapathinic/chrysophanic/oxalic acids, minerals (incl. calcium, phosphorus, iron), vitamins A, vitamin C, Vitamin B1 thiamine, vitamin B2 riboflavin, vitamin B3 niacin
• Sassafras (Sassafras officinale): a relaxing nervine that supports the nervous system
  • Family: Lauraceae
  • Part(s) used: Root Bark 
  • Constituents: volatile oil (with safrole, also pinenes, phellandrene, eugenol), aporphine alkaloids, lignans, tannins, phytosterols, resin, polysaccharides (gum, mucilage, starch)
• Sarsaparilla (smilax aristolochiifolia): provides anti-inflammatory and anit-fungal properties while supporting the liver.  Great for chronic skin disorders. 
  • Family: Smilacaceae
  • Part(s) used: Root 
  • Constituents: Steroidal saponins (with aglycones: sarsapogenin, smilagenin, phytosterols, phenolic acid derivatives, minerals (potassium), starch, and resin

Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules per day with food

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Contraindications: Generally safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding, but it is recommended to speak to your doctor first.  Should not be taken in cases of estrogen receptor- positive tumors. Pregnancy and lactation may be used on a health professional’s advice.

 

Full Ingredients: Beta Carotene, Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), Oatstraw (Avena sativa), Chickweed (Stellaria media), Rose Hip (Rosa canina), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus), Sassafras (Sassafras officinale), Sarsaparilla (smilax aristolochiifolia)

 

Nutrients: 

• Beta Carotene (appr. 10,000 iu’s)
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Zinc
• Selenium
• Chromium
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
• Vitamin B6
• Calcium
• Dietary Fiber
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

Complimentary Products: Adrenal Formula, SkinOmega-3, and Clear Skin Probiotic-10

 

FAQ’s: 

 

1. Is Skin Clarity safe to take long term? Yes, and preferred for maintenance clients to stay on as long term as directed by your skin coach.
2. Can Skin Clarity be taken with other Clove Hill Supplements? Yes, Skin Clarity pairs with all of our Clove Hill Products. 
3. Is Skin Clarity safe to take during pregnancy?  Skin Clarity is generally safe but we recommend speaking with your doctor first. 
4. How long does it take for skin clarity to work? Generally, you can start to see some improvements within 1-3 months.  This is intended to be acne-safe multi vitamin.  
5. How is Skin Clarity different from the Multi for Acne-Prone Skin? The Skin Clarity and the Multi for Acne Prone Skin have the same formulation.  However, there are less herbs per capsule meaning you take more to achieve the same dosage of the Skin Clarity.  It is beneficial for when there is a reason to drop down to a lower dose.   
6. Is Vitamin A fat-soluble?  Yes, Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.  Fat soluble vitamins do get stored in the body’s cells. 
7. How much Zinc is in this formula?  This formula contains approximately 35 mg of zinc. Typically, you would not want to take more than 50mg per day of zinc.  
8. Why aren’t the mg’s on the label? 

 

 Resources:

• Herbal Vade Mecum
• The Energetics of Western Herbs
• Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism Action Notes