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Using Herbal Skin Care For A Bright Clear Complexion

Skin care is not a topic of recent times; it has been in practice since ancient times, when herbal natural skin care was probably the only way to take care of skin. However, skin care has transformed in a big way. Herbal skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based natural skin care routines. The herbal skin care recipes which once used to be common place are not so popular today (and even unknown to a large population). This transformation from herbal skincare to synthetic, can probably be attributed to two things – our laziness (or just the fast pace of lives) and the commercialization of natural skin care. Even herbal natural skin care products have been commercialized. These commercial herbal skin care products have to be mixed with preservatives in order to increase their shelf-life, hence making them less effective than the fresh ones made at home. However, it seems that things are changing fast and more people are now opting for natural and herbal skincare routines. But still, none want to make them at home and hence the commercial market of herbal skincare products is on the rise.

So what are these herbs or herbal skin care mechanisms?

Aloe vera, which is an extract from Aloe plant, is one of the best examples of herbal skincare product. Freshly extracted aloe vera is a natural hydrant that helps in soothing skin. It also helps in healing cuts and treating sun burns.

A number of herbs are known to possess cleansing properties. Dandelion, chamomile, lime flowers and rosemary herbs, are a few examples of such cleansers. Their herbal natural skin care properties get invoked when they are combined with other herbs like tea.

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.

Tea plays an important part in herbal natural skin care. Tea extracts are used for treatment of skin that has been damaged by UV radiation.

Oils prepared from herbal extracts present another means of herbal skincare. Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, borage oil and primrose oil are some popular oils used in herbal skin care. Some fruit oils (e.g. extracts from fruits like banana, apple and melon) find use in shower gels (as a hydrating mix)

Homeopathic treatments and aromatherapies also come under the umbrella of herbal skincare remedies.

Herbal skin care is good not only for the routine nourishing of skin but also for treatment of skin disorders like eczema and psorasis. Most herbal skin care products don’t have any side effects (the most important reason for preferring them over synthetic products) Moreover, herbal natural skin care products can be easily made at home, hence making them even more attractive. So, herbal skin care is the way to go. However, this does not mean that you totally discard the synthetic products. Some people go to the extent of debating with their dermatologist, if he/she suggests a synthetic product. You should accept the fact that some skin orders might need usage of clinically proven non-herbal skincare products.

I’ll see you guys tonight on LIVECHAT ^_~ 11pm GMT London. See you there. I am exhausted these days so I am so sorry if I appear dead. Miss you! x This is a requested video of my haircare routine so I will go through the products that I use and how I use them. I also go through haircare tips & some home remedies that I swear by. The products that I use for my hair are as follows: Herbal Essences Fruit Fusions Shampoo (for dry/damaged hair) Herbal Essences Fruit Fusions Conditioner (For coloured/damaged/dry hair) Tres Semme Treatment Masque CHI Ionic Color Protecter CHI Silk Infusion Hope this video was helpful. I was trying to go through as much as possible because I was in a hurry to get ready for work but all in all, if you have questions; email me at bubbi@bubzbeauty.com and I’d be happy to answer them. Please be patient with me, I’m slow. o_O x Much love, Bubbi xx www.bubzbeauty.com www.bubzbeauty.com www.bubzbeauty.com For Beauty, Hair & Fashion
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Herbal Skin Care – Some Excellent Herbs For A Flawless Complexion

Taking care of your skin is an age-old topic which has been practiced from centuries when the only means available was use of natural herbal products. In recent times however, taking care of your skin has become very intense and has become a very lucrative business. The original herbal recipes for skin care which were used on daily basis during ancient times not much in use today. Not only that many people are not even aware of these products. Skin care by herbal products has been taken over by artificial and chemical based products because they are cheaper or may be people are not interested in taking pains to make them at home. This change may probably be due to change in life style or sheer laziness. Even herbal products are commercialized these days. These commercialized products are not as effective as they should be like freshly made product because of the preservatives added to enhance their shelf life. But now a days more and more people are choosing herbal products because they are natural. Nobody is interested in making them at home because of paucity of time due to hectic life style and hence the increasing demand for herbal products.
How do these herbal products work?

Extract of Aloe plant called Aloe Vera is the finest example of herbal product. Fresh extract of aloe Vera is natural moisturizer that sooths skin. It is also known to heal cuts and useful in treatment of sun burns.

Cleansing qualities are present in many herbs. Rosemary, chamomile, dandelion and lime flowers are some such purifier. Their skin care qualities come out with combination with herbs like tea.

Herbal products are known to have medicinal properties. Some herbs like fennel, lavender, thyme and marigold have antiseptic qualities. Lavender and rose water have proved to be good toners.

Tea occupies special place in herbal skin care. UV radiation damaged skin can be treated with Tea extracts.

Another skin care product is oils made from herbal extracts. Some well known oils used in herbal products are tea tree oil, lavender oil, primrose oil and borage oil.
Some shower gels use fruit oils extracts from fruits like banana, apple and melon.

Aroma therapy and Homeopathy also come under herbal skin care products.

Herbal products are not only used for the normal nourishment of the skin but used in skin infection like eczema and psoriasis. The main reason why herbal skin products have an edge over artificial products is they don’t have any side effects. Not only that they can be home made this makes them more popular. Thus herbal skin care products make the current craze. This does not indicate that artificial products are totally outdated. Some even argue with the dermatologist if an artificial product is suggested. It is true that some skin infections require to be treated with medically proven artificial products.

I need some home remedies that are easy to make. Also some pimple remedies would be great too.