References OCTOBER 2021

The Acne Remedy: From Diet to Skincare Routine

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Raw Foods for Healthy Skin

Medical News Today: "Should I try a Raw Food Diet?" (tips on how to start) Accessed 10 August 2021: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7381#food-preparation
RootWholeBody.com "Glow-Food: jumpstart Skin Repair with Raw Foods." Accessed 11 August 2021: https://rootwholebody.com/library/skin-food/
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Glowing Skin Smoothie

Help Keep Your Skin in Balance with Burdock Root

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Probiotics, Gut Health & Glowing Skin

American Gastroenterological Association. "Probiotics: What They Are and What They Can Do for You." Revised May 2013. Accessed 12 August 2021: http://www.gastro.org/patient-center/diet-medications/probiotics
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Skincare Routine: Benefits of Using a Botanical Face Mask

"Five Reasons You Need to Apply a Face Mask." Posted by DiscoverGoodNutrition.com: https://discovergoodnutrition.com/2014/09/apply-face-mask/
Moosavi, Maryam. "Bentonite Clay as a Natural Remedy: A Brief Review." Iranian journal of public health. (2017) 46,9: 1176-1183. Accessed 14 August 2021: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5632318/
Mask Recipe from Mother Earth Living: https://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/natural-beauty/diy-betonite-clay-anti-acne-face-mask-recipe-ze0z1810zcoo/