Herbal Skin Care Tips

Skin care

is something that we can agree is important to how we look and feel. Choosing the correct skin care is important.

Is herbal skin care the answer?

Let's take a look.

Skin care is not a topic of recent times;

it has been in practice since
ancient times, when herbal skin care was probably the only way to take
care of skin. However, skin care has transformed in a big way. Herbal
skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin
care routines. The herbal skin care recipes which once used to be common
place are not so popular today (and even unknown to a large population).
This transformation from herbal skin care to synthetic, can probably be
attributed to two things – our laziness (or just the fast pace of lives)
and the commercialisation of skin care.

Even herbal skin care products

have been commercialised. These commercial herbal skin care products
have to be mixed with preservatives in order to increase their shelf-life,
hence making them less effective than the fresh ones made at home. However,
it seems that things are changing fast and more people are now opting for
natural and herbal skin care routines. But still, none want to make them
at home and hence the commercial market of herbal skin care products is
on the rise.

So what are these herbs or herbal skin care mechanisms?

Aloe vera, which is an extract from Aloe plant, is one of the best examples
of herbal skin care product. Freshly extracted aloe vera is a natural
hydrant that helps in soothing skin. It also helps in healing cuts and
treating sun burns.

A number of herbs are known to possess cleansing properties.

Dandelion,
chamomile, lime flowers and rosemary herbs, are a few examples of such
cleansers. Their herbal skin care properties get invoked when they are
combined with other herbs like tea.

Antiseptics are another important part of Herbal skin care.

Lavender,
marigold, thyme and fennel are good examples of herbs that are known to
possess antiseptic properties. Lavender water and rose water also form
good toners.

Tea plays an important part in herbal skin care. Tea extracts are used
for treatment of skin that has been damaged by UV radiation.

Oils prepared from herbal extracts present another means of herbal skin
care.

Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, borage oil and primrose oil are some
popular oils used in herbal skin care. Some fruit oils (e.g. extracts
from fruits like banana, apple and melon) find use in shower gels (as a
hydrating mix)

Homeopathic treatments and aromatherapies

also come under the umbrella
of herbal skin care remedies.

Herbal skin care is good not only for the routine nourishing of skin but
also for treatment of skin disorders like eczema and psorasis. Most herbal
skin care products don’t have any side effects (the most important reason
for preferring them over synthetic products) Moreover, herbal skin care
products can be easily made at home, hence making them even more attractive.
So, herbal skin care is the way to go. However, this does not mean that
you totally discard the synthetic products. Some people go to the extent
of debating with their dermatologist, if he/she suggests a synthetic product.
You should accept the fact that some skin orders might need usage of clinically
proven non-herbal skin care products.

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