Skin care is not a topic of recent times; it has been in practice since ancient times, when herbal skin care was probably the only way to take care of skin.
New developments in skin care research have led to a trend of chemical and synthetic skin care products as opposed to the natural, herbal skin care treatments.
The herbal skin care recipes which once used to be common place are not so popular today (and even unknown to a large population).
The change to chemical skin care from herbal can be blamed on our lack of knowledge, laziness and to the mass production of skin care.
The commercialization of herbal skin care treatments has become popular today. However, one must keep in mind that the majority of these items are mixed with preservatives which dilutes their effectiveness. You are much better off with a homemade herbal skin care treatment than a mass produced one.
Recently, there is a movement towards herbal skin care products without the chemical preservatives that add not beneficial value to our health.
Even though we have the knowledge and understanding of the benefits of homemade herbal skin care treatments, the majority of us still opt to purchase products from the commercial market rather than make them ourselves.
For example, a simple and available herbal skin care treatment is Aloe Vera, which an extract is taken from the Aloe plant.
Aloe Vera aids in healing cuts and treating sun burn due to its power as a natural hydrant. Aloe, when freshly extracted, has amazing abilities to help soothe the skin.
Along with Aloe, dandelion, chamomile, and rosemary are also known to possess healing elements. They are considered to be most effective when they are used in combination with various teas.
Antiseptics are another important part of Herbal skin care. Lavender, marigold, thyme and fennel are good examples of herbs that are known to possess antiseptic properties. Lavender water and rose water also form good toners.
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