Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Beauty, Health and Herbal Skin Care

By sakuragicho

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.

However, skin care has transformed in a big way. Herbal skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin care routines.

Due to these new technologies, natural skin care remedies that were once considered common place, have quickly become obsolete.

This transformation from herbal skin care to synthetic, can probably be attributed to two things - our laziness (or just the fast pace of lives) and the commercialization 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.

Despite this movement, we as individuals still have no desire to create homemade herbal skin products, thus the commercial market is attempting to fill this void.

A perfect example of an herbal skin care treatment is Aloe Vera. It is an extract from the Aloe plant.

Freshly extracted aloe Vera is a natural hydrant that helps in soothing skin. It also helps in healing cuts and treating sun burns.

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.

Furthermore, one must consider the antiseptic value of herbs when it comes to skin care. Excellent examples of herbs known for their antiseptic properties include lavender, marigold, fennel and thyme. - 15359

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