Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Two Herbs Your Skin Can't Do Without

By Tiffany Windhurst


There are distinct herbal and organic remedies that spend time in the limelight, but soon their popularity flounders as the trend dies out. However, there are two herbs in particular that you should make sure you're often well stocked on.

Lemongrass: Naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, lemongrass is excellent for your overall wellness, as well as your skin. This herb and the oil extracted from it acts as a calming agent to lessen irritations, blemishes and rashes that happen on your face or elsewhere on your skin. It has a multitude of everyday uses because of it is anti-bacterial qualities, which is why it is a popular ingredient in a lot of natural soaps and cleansers.

Basil: A staple in any kitchen, basil should also be a staple in your beauty kit too. Basil and basil oil are both anti-oxidizing and anti-inflammatory. This makes it an established remedy for everything from eczema to acne. Basil is also recognized for it refreshing properties, and it also aids naturally fix balance to hormonal or stress related unbalance in the body.

These two herbs on their own provide undeniable healing and restorative properties for the body and the skin, whether ingested as part of the diet, or used topically for skin care solutions. However, the two can be combined to form a powerful skin care arsenal. Using these herbs in combination offers restorative components that are ideal for your whole body, including hair, skin and fingernails.

As vital oils, basil oil and lemongrass oil could be blended in equal amounts to be employed as a natural anti-aging serum. This formulation leaves the skin rejuvenated and reconditioned, whilst helping in skin renewal. After just several days, you will observe your complexion is clear of blemishes, glowing and radiant. Not just that, but you will be soft and smooth, with less lines and wrinkles.

So, next time you are searching for beauty products, stop by your local grocers to grab some lemongrass and basil for your beauty tote. Two vital herbs your skin can't do without.




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