Just like everything organic and natural these days people are really interested in natural herbs and natural herbal products for health & wellbeing and also for skin care. Herbs, when you think about it, are plants and just in the same way that we use the plants essential oil to treat different ailments of the body, we can also use the leaves to treat skin.

Similar again to aromatherapy different plants and herbs treat different conditions. Remember rubbing dock leaves on your nettle sting as a child??!! This proves herbs and plants do work at treating skin conditions.

Natural Herbs can be used in different ways. You can use the plant directly on the skin, you can dry out the herb and drink it in a tea, use it in creams etc.

Examples of different natural plant herbs are…

Birch leaves, disinfect wounds and are considered to alleviate most skin complaints, including cellulite. The leaves are used externally as an astringent and antiseptic (the bark is even more effective) for inflammations of the skin and for strengthening the skin tissue

Echinacea is considered to regulate and soothe the skin and to enhance overall immunity. Use in creams, compresses and toners for wounds, skin regeneration, skin infections and inflammatory skin conditions.

Sage Leaves are used for oily, spotty skin and for wrinkled, non-elastic complexions. Cleanses, stimulates blood circulation, closes pores and restores elasticity.

Rosemary is used as a fragrant additive in soaps and other cosmetics. An infusion can also be used as an invigorating toner and astringent. Rosemary added to a bath strengthens and refreshes, especially when used following an illness. Considered to stimulate blood circulation and to restore elasticity to the skin, Rosemary is also effective for lifeless and oily skin, for blackheads and spots (antibacterial).

Nettle, used as a compress, in lotions and creams for oily skin, it is supposed to be cleansing, clarifying and emollient and soothes sensitive skins with surface blood capillaries. Can have a positive effect on dry and sensitive skins.

Orris Root Powder, used for skin, body, and oral care as well as in pot pourri making. Considered to have a positive effect on the moisture content and elasticity of the skin and helps the skin to detoxify. Add the powdered Orris Root to peeling creams and as peeling grains to soaps.

Lemon Balm, effective in creams and toners for mildly oily skin, cleanses and closes open pores, has an astringent and soothing effect when used as a face toner or facial steam for tired, sensitive skin.

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