WOULD YOU EVER…TRY EAR SEEDS?
Between stress and hormonal changes as we age, it can feel like we’re going through puberty again— acne included! Enter: Nao Wellness Swarovski Crystal Ear Seed Kit ($35, NaoWellness.com). When placed on acupuncture points along the ear, the plant seeds are said to exert hormone-balancing pressure to clear up skin. Can it be that easy? Our verdict:
“After a particularly overwhelming workweek, I decided to give these a go to help ease the resulting breakouts. Within three days, the inflammation started waning and I felt surprisingly calmer!”
—Patty Bontekoe, FIRST executive editor
“I noticed a slight decrease in breakouts, and I like that the kit comes with pretty crystals to cover the seeds, but I’m not sure it was worth the time it took to get them on right.”
—Danielle Saliman, FIRST beauty director