10 Herbs For Beautiful Skin

When you think of herbs you probably think of food, and maybe herbal medicines, but what about skin care?

The first records of actual skin care routines (as opposed to simple washing) go back to the Egyptians in 3000BC. Along with olive oil, honey, ostrich eggs and milk, herbs such as aloe vera, cinnamon, myrrh and parsley were some of the herbs used to keep their skins clean, soft and supple. They made scrubs, masks, soaks, creams and, lets not forget Queen Cleopatra’s favourite, a goat’s milk bath.

Rather than buying expensive skin care products you can make your own herbal remedies. ,

There are herbs for every skin type and most will grow easily in a small garden. In fact, some of these herbs can be used for cooking, medicine and home cleaning as well. Making your own skin products is another very good reason to start a small herb garden. (Find out how)

Here are 10 herbs that can be used in creams, cleansers, masks, scrubs or simply applied to the skin as an infusion.

Recipes: Eczema Cream , Heavy Duty Handcream, Calendula Ointment

Recipes: Lavender Hand Cream

Recipes Rose Petal Vinegar Rose Oil for Older Skins Rose & Oat Face Mask

These are 6 other herbs that deserve a mention.

1. Turmeric: Reduce inflammation and redness.

2. Fennel: Cleansing, toning, reduces puffiness

3. Comfrey: Cell regeneration, damaged skin and scarring

4. Dandelion: Reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyper pigmentation

5. Gotu kola: Promotes cell regeneration, damaged skin and scarring

6. Oats – Exfoliator, softening

If you want to discover more about the world of herbs and many benefits of using them, join the Herb Club and immerse yourself in one herb a week.