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Meet the Experts

Tepezcohuite

pop in of ingredient: Anti-microbial.

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Main benefits: Moisturizes, and could potentially promote burn- and wound-healing.

Who should use it: In general, anyone with dry or irritated skin.

How often can you use it:Not enough scientific studies have been conducted to determine appropriate usage.

Works well with: Aloe and tea tree oil.

What Is Tepezcohuite?

Most of the evidence to the efficacy of this not-yet-hyped ingredient is anecdotal.

“As for negative side effects, this has also not been studied.

ASDM Beverly Hills offers the ingredient in a wide range of products.

It’s also a solid choice for amoisturizer for men, as it’s been found to calmskin irritationpost-shave.

The oil also containsCBDto help with inflammation and soreness.

It’s alsoparabenand scent-free.

Tepezcohuite is bark tree found in Southern Mexico that resembles a fern.

It has been used for centuries to treat burns and other skin lesions.

There are not enough studies to conclusively say that tepezcohuite is effective at treating acne.

There are not enough studies to conclusively say that tepezcohuite is effective at treating the scalp or hair.

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