Working with Botanicals for Natural Skincare

Calendula:  A great herb for skin care, and has perhaps the longest history of use of any herb in skin care. Calendula is most widely used for skin and digestive issues, but also for menstrual symptoms.Calendula is probably best used for chapped and otherwise irritated skin. Dried calendula petals  are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and immune stimulating. These properties are useful for treating various types of dermatitis such as eczema. Much of the healing properties of calendula are because of its high levels of carotenoids (vitamin A like compounds). Because these compounds are oil soluble, an infused oil is a good way to go.

 
Peppermint Leaf: Peppermint leaves have been used widely since ages to treat oily and greasy skin. Menthol in peppermint reduces the secretion of oil from the sebaceous glands which help to get an oil free skin naturally.  Peppermint is known to balance the pH levels of the skin which balances the production of excessive oils in the skin thereby reducing acne and breakouts. It’s astringent, antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties diminishes the appearance of acne, blackheads, rashes and redness of the skin. Peppermint contains a nutrient called Perillyl alcohol which prevents the formation of skin cancer cells.

Rose Buds:Containing a complex array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, rose buds have excellent emollient properties for moisturizing dry skin; it also offers antiseptic and astringent properties to treat acneic skin, as well as anti-inflammatory properties that help treat redness and inflammation. Rose buds can also help refine skin texture, controlling skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. 

Lavender: Helps Treat Acne, Aids In The Treatment Of Eczema, Can Detoxify The Skin Heals Burns. Can Help Heal Insect Bites. For Treating Tired Muscles. 

Chamomile: This miracle herb has been shown to ease upset stomachs, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and colic in infants. Research has suggested that chamomile could help with other conditions such as diarrhoea, anxiety, insomnia and haemorrhoids. So it’s no surprise that chamomile continues to be used widely, in herbal medicine as well as skincare and cosmetics. In skin care preparations it is used for teething babies, toothache, acne and boils, allergies and rashes, inflammations, dermatitis, eczema, cuts, wounds and as a lightener for blonde hair.

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