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Beauty & Health : Herbs for Great Skin |
 As more and more of us suffer from skin irritations and breakouts caused by beauty products that contain increasing amounts of processed chemicals, turning to herbal alternatives may help.According to the expert herbal products, which makes natural skincare has said that products that use natural substances such as herbs are less likely to cause allergic reaction. The benefits of using herbal or other natural ingredients in beauty products such as skin care products is quite simply the fact that they do not contain potentially harmful, synthetic chemicals that the body may not be able to eliminate. The expert believes many people today don't realise how much the body absorbs the things we rub into our skin. For exactly the same reasons your readers hopefully choose not to buy foods or drinks which contain artificial flavours, colors, preservatives, emulsifiers, etc, you should not put any of these things on your skin. You can think of it this way: if you would not eat it, don't put it on your skin. Your skin will absorb many chemicals, good and bad, think of skin patches that help folks give up smoking by dosing them with nicotine, or patches used for Hormone Replacement Therapy and so on. Our skin helps to regulate our body temperature, eliminate toxins from the body and has an important role in our immune system. It is just as important to take good care of our skin as it is to take care of our diet and overall health. One way you can help look after it is by learning about which herbs suit your skin type. The key is to know what your skin needs and then use herbs and essential oils that are necessary for your skin to get the maximum benefit. The other thing to consider is the combination in which the herbs and essential oils are combined. Mixing herbs and oils in different ways can have different synergistic effects on the skin, so it can help to educate yourself or consult a dermatologist beforehand as the uses of herbs for the skin are so varied. If you suffer from dry skin, rose oil is ideal for dry, sensitive or mature skin, while tea tree oil can be used to treat acne. Rosemary is a particularly good herb for great all-round skincare as its oil helps strengthen the capillaries and has a rejuvenating effect. Echinacea can be used to soothe inflamed skin, while burdock can be helpful in treating eczema. Meanwhile, ginseng is a great herb for use in energising sluggish, lackluster skin and can help nourish and foster cell regeneration. Need a gentle exfoliant? Mixing finely crushed oatmeal with chamomile tea will give you a great homemade exfoliant to help buff away dead cells while refreshing the skin. |
Herbs for Health Garlic Not only is it good for keeping away those pesky vampires, garlic is also a great source of antioxidants, can prevent colds and flu, helps reduce blood pressure, lowers the risk of cancer, assists in managing high cholesterol levels and can be used to treat the symptoms of acne. Garlic produces the chemical allicin when crushed or chewed. Allicin breaks down into sulfur and other beneficial compounds which act as natural antibiotics for the body. If you don't like the taste or odour, opt for deodorised garlic capsules. Coriander An expansion of Asian-inspired cookery has increased our use of this aromatic herb in Thailand. Coriander leaves are a rich source of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin C. Coriander also aids in digestion, acts as a diuretic and has anit-inflammatory properties, but that's not all. Coriander is used to relieve dyspepsia, nausea, stomach cramps and loss of appetite. The juice can also be highly beneficial for treating deficiencies of vitamin A, B1, B2, C and iron. Mint 
Great for use in an aromatic, refreshing tea, adding zing to freshly-squeezed lemonade or giving flavour to lamb, mint also has amazing health benefits and is even thought to have benefits as a cancer fighting food.That's because mint contains a phytonutrient called perilly1 alcohol, which has been proven in studies on animals to prevent lung, colon and skin cancer. Mint can also soothe stomachaches and ease discomfort from irritable bowel syndrome. Plus it's super easy to grow. If you are growing mint make sure that you have it corralled in a bed or pot, or it will take over the world. |
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Herbs have a range of amazing health benefits when it comes to fighting warding off disease. Herbs are really good for promoting health and fighting disease in harmony with the body's own inherent defense mechanism and often with minimal side effect.