Our skin is the largest organ in our body so it makes sense to take good care of it. Using herbs to treat skin conditions is much safer than using chemical laden store bought products that can have adverse effects. The following herbs are very beneficial to our skin and possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Herbs For Your Skin
Calendula also known as pot marigold, is effective in healing and regenerating tissue. A wonderfully healing salve, that treats cuts, scrapes, wounds and insect bites. Wounds heal quickly with this plant. Calendula is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory making it ideally suited as a face wash or lotion for dry irritated skin. Tinctures, toothpastes and mouthwashes with calendula can be used to effectively treat oral issues such as infected gums and gingivitis by killing the bacteria. Drinking calendula tea helps relieve congestion from coughs and eases an upset stomach.
Aloe the gel in this plant is so vital to your herbal medicine chest. Everyone should have a plant in their home. Aloe gel heals so many conditions from burns, scrapes and cuts to wound healing. This is because it has antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral compounds that help prevent wound infections. It’s also immune-stimulating and anti-inflammatory, it stimulates collagen and skin regrowth after burns. Aloe gel contains vitamins C, E, zinc and hydrates damaged skin.
St. John’s Wort is most well known as an anti-depressant and anxiety reliever because it assists the entire nervous system. Compresses made with the strong tea or the oil is useful for treating herpes lesions. The oil is made with fresh flowers infused in olive oil, and turns a beautiful deep red color. Use this oil on anything that hurts such as sciatica, arthritis, nerve injury, wounds, burns, fibromyalgia and muscle aches. I have St. John’s Wort oil for sale in my Shopify shop.
Peppermint has cooling and refreshing qualities which allow it to stimulate and revitalize skin, restore skin elasticity, close pores, reduce swelling and unpleasant odor, lessen redness and irritation. Peppermint oil in a lotion nourishes dull skin and improves the texture of oily or greasy skin thus helping get rid of acne. It also promotes blood flow to the skin. Peppermint oil in a pine salve is excellent for relieving headaches. I have some for sale here.
Green tea extract is applied to your skin. One study has found that a 2% green tea lotion works as an acne solution. Aside from alleviating acne, green tea contains antioxidant flavonoids that protect skin from the dangers of ultraviolet light, thereby supporting skin to heal from sunburns, aging and cancer.
Chamomile is one of the most common herbal ingredients in many skin care products today. This herb is excellent in accelerating the healing process of your skin as well as reducing the occurrence of wrinkles and fine lines. Chamomile also has anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that are beneficial for the skin. When applied topically, chamomile is useful for relieving allergies, eczema, minor burns, sunburn and rashes. Skin washes and baths with chamomile tea calm skin inflammations as well as bacterial skin diseases.
Lavender is beneficial for skin repair, it promotes faster healing of wounds, cuts, scar tissue, inflammation, irritation, psoriasis, sunburns, eczema, acne and other skin disorders. The herb contains the compound linalool that soothes your skin, prevents tissue degeneration and keeps skin firm and taut. Lavender also acts as an excellent anti-aging agent because it has properties that promote the regeneration of new cells. Lavender has antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-toxic, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.
Comfrey is another herb that is popular in skin lotions. Comfrey’s allantoin content plays a vital role in protecting skin as well as in promoting skin cell regeneration. When applied to your skin as a poultice, comfrey has the potential to heal abrasions and lacerations. This herb is also known as knitbone because it can heal broken bones when applied as a poultice and can be used to treat a wide range of ailments. The allantoin content in this plant works by promoting skin repair and soothing skin inflammation.
Licorice has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, it’s a wonderful herb that promotes skin health. It is beneficial for people suffering from rosacea, eczema or psoriasis. When applied onto the skin as a gel, licorice helps to relieve symptoms like itching, redness and swelling.
Considering our skin is our largest organ, it is very important to take good care of it. These herbs will help you get the best care possible. These easy to use healthy solutions are much better than any skin care products that are loaded with chemicals. Won’t you give these skin healing herbs a try?