Herbal Skin Care

Herbal skin care is often pooh-poohed by most people, but the truth is, herbal skin care has been used since ancient times. This was used by the ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago. Today, most beauty products contain harmful chemicals that can cause damage to the skin more than you can ever imagine. Herbal and organic products prove to be more safe and gentle on the skin. Herbal skin care products that have the essential oils, shea butter, aloe vera extracts etc which help to nourish the skin and give it a natural glow are most preferred by women. You must also be aware to go in for reputed brands. Most herbal skin care products may not really be herbal in nature. These only have a gentle scent or a splash of such oils to make it seem ‘herbal’. Genuine herbal skin care products are also of the higher end. So, how does one incorporate herbal skin care into the daily routine for youthful and glowing skin? Read on to know more about herbal skin care tips you can try at home.

Herbal Skin Care Tips:

Herbal skin care scrub-
Here is a way to make a natural scrub at home.
What you will need-
Rolled oats (1 part)
Dried rose petals (1 part)
Cornmeal (1 part)
Sea salt (1 part)
Facial clay (2 parts)
Dried lavender (1 part)
Rosemary essential oil
Warm water or aloe Vera juice/extract

Grind the lavender, rose petals and the oats in a food processor. You need to mix all the dry ingredients together with this and store it in an airtight jar. Use this preferably at night, after you have finished all your chores. Take a small spoonful of the scrub and mix it in the palm of one hand. Add a drop of the rosemary essential oil to this. Mix into a paste, either in warm water or Aloe Vera juice; whatever proves to be more convenient. Gently wet your face with warm water and scrub your skin in a circular motion (with your fingertips) with this paste. Keep it for a few minutes for better results and rinse with warm water.

To have natural bleach effect for your skin, mix milk and lemon juice together. Massage this on your face or body. It works as a natural and safe way as compared to the application of harmful chemicals on your skin.

Need some natural moisturizer for your skin? You can opt for unrefined coconut oil, but this may not suit dry skin. Aloe Vera is a better option and it can be grown at home as well. Aloe Vera is one of the most used and highly beneficial herbs for skin care. Gently cut a portion of the leaf or you can use the entire segment and set it aside for future use. Cut it open and scrape the gel. Use this on your skin. Smooth it out and leave it for few minutes. This also works well for hair as a great natural homemade conditioner.

Yogurt can also make a good moisturizer especially for dry skin. Apply yogurt on the face evenly and gently smooth it all over and leave it on for 20 minutes. Once done, wash this off with lukewarm water.

Ensure you exercise for 30 minutes everyday and drink plenty of water. Avoid aerated drinks and although easier said than done, try to de-stress yourself. Finding the right herbal skin care products or the right treatment may take time; but this is definitely a safe way towards healthy and glowing skin, forever!