The Benefits of Milk Thistle for Sensitive Skin

What is it? Milk Thistle, also known as Mary’s Thistle or Silybum marianum, is an herb used in skin care products due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to improve skin health by regenerating cells and preventing premature aging. It can be taken internally as well as applied topically, making it useful in all sorts of topical skincare products such as moisturizers, acne treatments, masks, and spot treatments.

What is milk thistle?

Milk thistle is a perennial herb that grows in warm regions around Australia, Europe, Africa and Asia. The leaves are most commonly used in skin care products and contain silymarin. Silymarin is what gives milk thistle its cancer-fighting properties, but it's also great for healing damaged skin and improving overall skin health. If you have sensitive skin or conditions like eczema or psoriasis, milk thistle may be just what you need to improve your complexion.

 

What are the benefits of milk thistle on skin?

It’s no secret that we need good skin care products to help keep our skin looking and feeling its best. Even if you use an arsenal of anti-aging products, you may find that your sensitive skin still reacts badly to many things—from basic ingredients like drying alcohols to more severe triggers like lactic acids. Milk thistle is an amazing multitasker when it comes to your skin (no matter your age or skin type). Its antioxidant abilities protect against free-radical damage, which can cause premature skin aging. Both its detoxifying and inflammatory properties make it particularly beneficial for those with acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema. This milk thistle extract lends its skin-purifying, pore-purging properties and is perfect in our cleanser.