السبت، 26 يوليو 2008

Herbal Skin Care Provides Natural Protection

The idea of using plant based substances to help maintain healthy looking skin is not new as herbal skin care is believed to have been in use by the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Indian thousands of years ago. However, the idea of picking up a plant and rubbing all over their face and other areas of the body may not be appealing to everyone. Besides, if they don't know what they are using, there is a risk of accidentally grabbing a handful of poison ivy, this can be very damaging to your body and skin.

With today advanced laboratory, various popular herbs like aloe vera, basil, turmeric, ginseng, sage, rosemary, chamomile, calendula, saffron, etc. are now being increasingly used in the manufacture of skin care products. These herbs are known to have great healing and rejuvenating properties for the skin. But, it is not the plant that provides the benefits for herbal skin care but rather the oils in specific plants that can rejuvenate the skin.

Herbal skin care products are effective in replenishing the body’s diminishing supply of retinol and collagen. They're also effective in keeping the skin smooth and wrinkle free while maintaining its elasticity. Furthermore, plant based products provide natural protection and are generally a lot safer to use than products that contain artificial preservatives.

Of course understanding the root cause of your skin problem is crucial for effective skin care. There are many factors that can cause skin problem. For example, lacking essential vitamins in your daily diets can have negative consequences on your skin. Sometimes it can be due to the ingredients used in a particular skin care product that is causing the problem.

The main idea of herbal skin care is to provide natural protection and avoid ingredients that can harm the skin. However, finding the right herbal skin care product for the right skin type can take some times and trials and errors. Discuss with the habalists until you find products that suits your skin type.

The three main steps for maintaining a beautiful skin always consist of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. Talk to a certified herbalist to come up with the herbal skin care products for each step that are right for your skin type. Finding the right products for these three steps and having a healthy diets or lifestyle are the best ways to have a long-lasting beautiful and healthy skin inside out.

By: Mei Susanti

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