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Herbal skin care routines have been replaced by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.
Many skin care tips and articles, very interesting read.
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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