THE BEST HERBS AND PLANTS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN
Peroxide against acne, botox, exfoliators and creams full of unidentifiable substances... We smear all kinds of chemicals on our bodies and faces every day. Would you prefer to improve or heal your skin in a 100% natural way? You certainly can! Whether you have acne, dry skin or redness: with herbs and plant extracts you can heal your skin and make it shine. After all, humans have been doing this for thousands of years, long before ointments were made in the lab. The great thing is that you can already do a lot with simple ingredients. Read here what the best herbal treatments are for various skin ailments.
Traditional uses of herbs for skin and health
Herbs have long been used to improve skin - all over the world. Consider, for instance, the millennia-old practices of Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. We also see many herbs and spices in the Ayurvedic tradition. Often prescribed as oral medicines, but also as skin treatments.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a well-known supplement, but you can also release it on your skin. When you take it, you improve your immune system and reduce stress. But you can also apply it to your skin. This is because it works anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating and fights bacteria. Do you suffer from acne, scars, dry or red skin? Ashwagandha is your friend! Make a mixture of this herb and a moisturiser or oil and treat your face to the healing powers of this tuber.
CBD oil
CBD oil is used by people to support overall health. For example, by reducing stress, inflammation and pain. But did you know it can also do wonders for your skin? Because your outer protective layer also appears to have cannabinoid receptors, which cannabis-based oil can bind to. CBD oil works for infections, wounds, itching and other skin complaints. In our shop, you'll find several cosmetics containing CBD, such as hand gel and lip gloss.
Neem oil
With neem oil, you can keep your cannabis crop pest-free. But you can also smear it on yourself! Neem is nourishing, moisturising and restorative, making it a fine basic ingredient in your skincare. It can also help you when you have problems with your skin, such as infections, eczema and itching.
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil can do it all: heal wounds, disinfect, fight bacteria, fungi and dandruff, reduce rashes and much more.
Lavender
This fragrant plant works against fungi, inflammation and bacteria. As a result, you can fight superficial infections and pimples. It also leaves your pores open, so less junk gets in. In addition, lavender heals the skin by stimulating collagen production and new tissue formation.
Oregano
Oil made from oregano clears away harmful radicals and metals by containing antioxidants. With oregano oil, you can soothe irritated skin, heal wounds and combat ageing. It also works for pimples. Often at least as good as aggressive remedies that you can only get with a doctor's prescription!
Lemon
Lemon is a great fruit. Very low in calories and sugar, a delicious flavouring and also packed with healthy substances. If you make a skin oil with this citrus fruit, you can count on even more bonuses. For instance, it shrinks your pores, kills bacteria and fungi. In some cultures, lemon juice is used for whiter skin: in fact, it has a bleaching effect.
Fighting pimples with natural products
You can still suffer from acne well after puberty. Many people try to combat this with harsh chemical remedies such as bleaching benzoyl peroxide or intensive antibiotics. As a woman, even the contraceptive pill is regularly prescribed for this, which is of course a rather cumbersome way to combat pimples. If you are open to tackling acne in a completely natural way, we have several tips for you, based on science:
- Tea tree oil: kills the bacteria that cause acne. Use up to 5% teatree oil in your daily ointment routine.
- Lavender: use as an oil along with diluted tea tree, and you should see results after a month.
- Calendula
- Chamomile
- Rosemary
- Oregano
How do you use herbs and essential oils in your skincare?
Want to use dried or fresh herbs for your skin? Then draw a strong tea from the herbs by boiling them in water for a while. Let the water cool and use it in a face mask according to the recipe below. You can also use the hot herbal brew in a steam bath, where you hang your face above it.
Easier is to use essential oils.
Make your own mask from herbs
With cooled herbal water, you can very easily make a 100% natural mask for your skin. Mix the water with oatmeal flakes and make a substance that you can apply to your skin. Do you have essential oils from herbs that you want to use on your skin? Then you can mix these with water and oatmeal to get the same result. No oatmeal in the house? Then you can also use an ordinary cream just fine.
