How Fulvic Acid Helps Skin Problems
With research continually shedding new light on the many virtues of fulvic acid, you could be forgiven for thinking that it’s primarily a dietary supplement. And while there’s mounting evidence for this “miracle molecule’s” effects on the gut, mental health, inflammation, diabetes and even neurocognitive disorders, you may be surprised to know that its effects on skin health are just as impressive.
Without getting too poetic about it, fulvic acid is that precious part of the soil responsible for its moisture, density and ability to nourish and sustain plant life. The result of millions of microscopic soil organisms decomposing plant and animal tissue, fulvic acid represents an interesting point in the circle of life – the place where decayed material is broken down and re-synthesized into live-giving nutrition that sustains the next cycle of life.
Fulvic acid can nourish the body at the cellular level, boost nutrient absorption, reduce inflammation, and regulate the body’s own anti-aging and self-repair mechanisms. But when you consider that the skin is the body’s largest organ, it’s not surprising that fulvic acid can help here, too.
Fulvic acid is a powerful anti-inflammatory
Many skin disorders either have inflammation as a cause or experience it as a result of another underlying condition. Either way, the good news is that there is now some evidence that fulvic acid has anti-inflammatory properties that can work to calm and soothe the skin and speed wound healing.
Suffers of eczema, for instance, can experience extreme dryness, itchiness and irritation, but a study in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology found that fulvic acid was much more effective than placebo at reducing flare-ups.
Like the complex intestinal lining in the gut, the skin is also a delicate barrier organ, and it requires a pH level of around 5.5 to support its bacterial and enzymatic profile, and maintain integrity to protect the tissues underneath. Skin conditions of all kinds can see this skin barrier disturbed, leading to disrupted bacterial or moisture balance.
Acne is a multifaceted condition that can be caused by inflammation, pH imbalance, acne bacteria, or all of these. Fulvic acid can reduce inflammation and swelling, assist in quicker wound healing (and less chance of unsightly scarring) and restore healthy pH and bacterial balance, ensuring that acne bacteria don’t get gain a foothold.
All humic substances, fulvic acid in particular, are anti-inflammatory and astringent, and have been shown in studies to benefit those suffering from dermatitis, itchy rashes, and psoriasis. Even healthy skin can benefit from fulvic acid, as it increases the cell’s uptake of nutrients, assist in the removal of waste products and toxins, and supports the skin’s own inbuilt mechanisms for cell renewal, making it a boon for anti-aging.
The great thing about using fulvic acid as a beauty aid is that it works when taken internally, and when applied topically, and can be used in the short term to assist flare-ups or heal wounds, or as a daily supplement and beautifying aid in your normal routine. True beauty is indistinguishable from health and wellness. Fulvic acid not only helps your skin achieve suppleness and a youthful clarity, it also brings out the natural radiance that comes from being vibrantly healthy, both inside and out.
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