 Ingredients Herbal ShampooAqua (Purified Water), Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate*, Coco Betaine*, Cocoglucoside*, Manuka Honey, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis); , Guar gum*, Organic Calendula Officinalis Extract (Calendula), Centella Asiatica Extract (Gotu Kola), Sodium methylglylycinate, Citric acid (VitC), GGlycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice), Panthenol (Pro-VitB5), *Plant Derived  Ingredients Herbal ConditionerAqua (Purified Water), Herbal extracts of: Organic Calendula Flower (Calendula Officinalis), Gotu Kola Leaf (Centella Asiatica), Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza Glabra), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis); Manuka Honey, Jojoba Oil, Behenyl Trimonium Methosulphate*, Palm Glycerin, Guar Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid (VitC), Vit E, Panthenol (Pro-Vit B5), less than 1% amino acid derived methylglycinate preservative. * from Canola oil. Ingredients Moisturising Cream Aqua, Leptosperrmum Scoparium Mel (Manuka Honey), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Calendula Officinalis Extract (Calendula), Centella Asiatica Extract (Gotu Kola), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba Seed Oil), Stearic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice), Glyceryl Stearate, tocopheryl Acetate (Vit E), Vegetable Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, C177266, Potassium Sorbate. HOPE’S RELIEF CREAM
Evidence-based efficacy and references for therapeutic claims The effectiveness of Hope’s Relief Cream for Eczema and Psoriasis is due to the synergistic blend of eight powerful natural ingredients: Organic, high strength herbal extracts. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has a long tradition of external use for eczema, psoriasis, ulcers, boils, cuts and abrasions. Its actions are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and vulnerary, assisting in skin repair and preventing scarring. We use only high quality organic herbal extracts. Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) contains a compound (glycyrrhizin) with similar effect to cortisone, but without the negative side effects. Studies have shown it to be superior to cortisone in treating chronic cases of eczema and psoriasis, helping 93% of cases, compared to 83% of those using cortisone. The licorice root used in Hope’s Relief cream is extra high grade, 1:1 concentration, derived using cold-percolation extraction methods Quality assurance guarantees high potency active constituents of glycyrrhizin. Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) has a long history of use in treating various skin disorders and is said to heal without a scar. It is specific for chronic conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, dry skin, broken capillaries and blemishes. Studies have shown that extracts of this plant increase collagen production and strengthen connective tissue. This herb also assists in reducing redness and inflammation as in the papules of acne rosacea. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) is one of the great healing plants. It is antibiotic, cooling and soothing. It penetrates deeply to moisturize and soften the skin, bringing great relief to itchy, dry or damaged skin. Clinical trials have proven its effectiveness in clearing the scaly plaques associated with psoriasis. Manuka Honey is a renowned New Zealand product with proven antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal activity. It is used externally to soothe and heal ulcers, boils, sores, cuts and abrasions while preventing infection. Independent tests comparing Manuka and Australian Tea Tree found Manuka to be up to 33 times more effective on common gram positive skin bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus. The Manuka honey selected for use in Hope’s Relief is 100% pure, containing the UMF (Unique Manuka Facotr) that independent studies recognize as being the most potent.
Homeopathics: Sulphur, Rhus Tox and Graphites are the main homeopathics used to treat eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and other chronic skin conditions. Their inclusion greatly enhances the effectiveness of the formula. Homeopathic remedies have been in use for hundreds of years and the Queen of England is the Patron of the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. The principle of homeopathy (like cures like) introduces a dynamic force to Hope’s Relief cream that provides almost instant relief of suffering from itchiness and through transdermal absorption, assists in restoring the body to a state of balance.
Clinical Trials: Clinical trials have been conducted over a 12 month period at Bayside Natural Therapies Centre in Melbourne, Australia, using self-selected subjects who responded to advertisements for sufferers of eczema or psoriasis. To a limited extent, double blind studies using other creams were done, using Hope’s Relief cream on one limb and alternative (either other natural or cortisone-based) creams on the other limb. The conclusive results of these studies found “Hope’s Relief Cream for Eczema and Psoriasis to be an effective natural alternative to cortisone cream that can be safely used on babies, young children and adults for extended periods of time with no harmful side effects.” Testimonials: Since then, numerous positive unsolicited testimonials have been received by post, telephone and email, which continue to reinforce the great benefit Relief cream offers to sufferers of common skin conditions.
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