Published by skincare on 24 Apr 2008
Natural Skin Care Recipe
Natural Skin Care Recipe
More and more people are inclining towards the usage of natural skin care products, as they are effective and results are everlasting. Herbs constitute an important part of natural skin care regime.
Various types of herbs are used for natural skin care. However, you must remember that different herbs possess different properties, so until and unless you are sure about those properties of any herbal product, you must not go for it. There is no doubt that herbal products are the best options for those who are fond of natural skin care. You can prepare natural skin care recipe even at home using these effective herbs.
Before you think of preparing a natural skin care recipe, there are certain things about herbs that you need to know. If you have a dry skin, then in that case you must use herbs having emollient properties. This property of herbs enables it to soften and soothe the skin and proves beneficial in replacing certain natural oils of the skin.
Similarly, if you have oily skin, then it requires astringent so that the skin remains tight and pores are closed. It also helps in curing blemishes, which generally people with oily skin face. Nevertheless, there may be infection in blemishes, so it is better to use astringents herbs along with herbs that contain antiseptic properties. And if you have normal skin then your skin seeks the use of those herbs that do not have any of astringent or emollient properties.
For making an herbal natural care recipe, now you need to know about certain most common herbs that are used for skin care. To begin with, generally used emollient herbs are comfrey, violet, elder flowers and marshmallow, while astringent herbs comprise marigold, calendula and witch hazel. The best thing about these herbs is that these also have antiseptic as well as healing properties. Thus, oily skin gets two fold benefits. In a case of dry blemished skin, you must include some basil while using them.
You need to remember one thing about the use of marigold, make it sure that you are using pot marigold not French marigold. The latter is very toxic and is used as weed killer and insecticides. Thus, it is certainly not for natural skin care recipe.
The foremost benefit of preparing your own natural skin care recipe is that you are familiar with what the herbs you are using contain. However, it is important to note that herbs that you are having may also have harsh or toxic ingredients that may not be suitable to your skin type. Thus, always try these herbs only for few days to know their effect on your skin.