As an Acupuncturist and Functional Nutritional Therapist, my clinical approach is holistic, always striving to achieve homeostasis, allowing the body to heal naturally and function optimally. Tropic is the obvious choice when recommending skin care and cosmetics. The founder Susie, understands that healthy skin starts from within and that sleep, exercise, diet and wellbeing determine the quality of our skin. This holistic approach completely aligns with my core values as a practitioner.
The skin, considered the largest organ in the body also benefits from healthy nourishing products. Its ability to absorb externally applied products is well understood with the use of topically applied HRT products and nicotine patches. These products once applied to the skin will be absorbed directly into the blood stream [1] but how often do we actually consider this when purchasing skin care and cosmetics?
A 2022 paper, [2] looked at the dermal risk of various skin care products with regard to toxic elements and how these enter the blood stream once applied to the skin. It concluded that repetitive, long-term exposure of chemical compounds can lead to accumulation of high concentrations in the body imposing not only health risks but skin problems and sensitisation.
The significant health risks associated with a diet high in ultra processed foods is well understood with many people enjoying the benefits of swapping to a whole food diet particularly with a focus on eating a wide variety of high fibre, colourful plant foods supplying a rich variety of phytonutrients. Eating the rainbow was first created by Deanna Minich [1] and this way of eating nourishes not only the body but is also beneficial for the mind and spirit.
Using Tropic products is a continuation of this. The ingredients that go into their natural products are sourced sustainably from the sunny tropics and filled with colourful, antioxidant rich, nutrient dense ingredients to feed and nourish our skin. No harmful chemicals, synthetic colours or artificial preservatives are ever used and the products are freshly made in small batches daily at Tropic HQ. The core skincare range is COSMOS certified organic, and the all products are cruelty free and vegan.
Tropics infinite purpose doesn’t just end at their incredible skincare. Their mission to create a healthier, greener and more empowered world has led them to support education and vulnerable children in the world’s poorest areas, provide survivors of domestic abuse with care packages, and support young LGBTQ+ people at risk of homelessness. They have planted forests, are growing coral on the great barrier reef, HQ sends no waste to landfill and all of the packaging is either recyclable, refillable or returnable.
For more information please either contact me via the contact page or use this link to access my web shop where you can buy Tropic:
[1] Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 2014. Available at: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk
[2] Akhtar, A., Kazi, T.G., Afridi, H.I. & Khan, M. Human exposure to toxic elements through facial cosmetic products: Dermal risk assessment. 2022. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yrtph.2022.105145
[3] Deanna Minich. Colour can change our lives. 2025. Available at:
https://www.deannaminich.com/
As an Acupuncturist and Functional Nutritional Therapist, my clinical approach is holistic, always striving to achieve homeostasis, allowing the body to heal naturally and function optimally. Tropic is the obvious choice when recommending skin care and cosmetics. The founder Susie, understands that healthy skin starts from within and that sleep, exercise, diet and wellbeing determine the quality of our skin. This holistic approach completely aligns with my core values as a practitioner.
The skin, considered the largest organ in the body also benefits from healthy nourishing products. Its ability to absorb externally applied products is well understood with the use of topically applied HRT products and nicotine patches. These products once applied to the skin will be absorbed directly into the blood stream [1] but how often do we actually consider this when purchasing skin care and cosmetics?
A 2022 paper, [2] looked at the dermal risk of various skin care products with regard to toxic elements and how these enter the blood stream once applied to the skin. It concluded that repetitive, long-term exposure of chemical compounds can lead to accumulation of high concentrations in the body imposing not only health risks but skin problems and sensitisation.
The significant health risks associated with a diet high in ultra processed foods is well understood with many people enjoying the benefits of swapping to a whole food diet particularly with a focus on eating a wide variety of high fibre, colourful plant foods supplying a rich variety of phytonutrients. Eating the rainbow was first created by Deanna Minich [1] and this way of eating nourishes not only the body but is also beneficial for the mind and spirit.
Using Tropic products is a continuation of this. The ingredients that go into their natural products are sourced sustainably from the sunny tropics and filled with colourful, antioxidant rich, nutrient dense ingredients to feed and nourish our skin. No harmful chemicals, synthetic colours or artificial preservatives are ever used and the products are freshly made in small batches daily at Tropic HQ. The core skincare range is COSMOS certified organic, and the all products are cruelty free and vegan.
Tropics infinite purpose doesn’t just end at their incredible skincare. Their mission to create a healthier, greener and more empowered world has led them to support education and vulnerable children in the world’s poorest areas, provide survivors of domestic abuse with care packages, and support young LGBTQ+ people at risk of homelessness. They have planted forests, are growing coral on the great barrier reef, HQ sends no waste to landfill and all of the packaging is either recyclable, refillable or returnable.
For more information please either contact me via the contact page or use this link to access my web shop where you can buy Tropic:
[1] Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 2014. Available at: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk
[2] Akhtar, A., Kazi, T.G., Afridi, H.I. & Khan, M. Human exposure to toxic elements through facial cosmetic products: Dermal risk assessment. 2022. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yrtph.2022.105145
[3] Deanna Minich. Colour can change our lives. 2025. Available at:
https://www.deannaminich.com/
