There’s an unimaginable amount of life here on Planet Earth. One of humanities greatest gifts is our ability to use what grows around us to enhance our lives. We create homes, gardens, barns, teas, and so much more just using what the land produces. The best of us even help ecosystems remain balanced by managing its resources respectfully. Throughout our history, we have continued uncovering the capabilities of nature’s offerings. Here’s seven that we know are beneficial for keeping your skin healthy.
Number 1: Shea Butter
One of the most famous natural skin care ingredients, shea butter is a solid option for all skin types and conditions. It’s one of the lightest butters, so even those with oily skin can enjoy its benefits without worrying about clogged pores. Whether you’re managing dryness, wounds, scars, rashes, or even the sun (UV protection), shea butter is an excellent choice.
Number 2: Grapeseed Oil
One of the best options for general skin care out there due to it’s anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. It’s specifically known to help to clear up acne, protect from sun damage, even skin tone, and moisturize the skin without leaving behind any greasiness.
Number 3: Borage Oil
Despite being uncommon in natural skincare, Borage oil has recently been making waves as one of the best herbs for keeping the skin healthy. It’s incredibly effective for treating skin disorders, as well as improving the skin’s overall texture and suppleness.Â
Number 4: Rosehip Oil
When it comes to topical oils, few can match the bounty of benefits offered by Rosehip oil. It can reduce scars and wrinkles, even skin tone, minimize skin redness, and provide many more benefits that leave your skin glowing naturally.
Number 5: Egyptian Geranium Oil
Egyptian Geranium is an all around powerful skin healer with a lovely rosy floral scent. Along with its ability to give the skin a vibrant glow, it has been shown to provide benefits for those suffering from all sorts of skin disorders, including dermatitis, acne, and infections.
Number 6: Frankincense Oil
Frankincense is a resin that is distilled into an oil and used throughout ancient history for both it’s medicinal and Spiritual benefits. It has a calming, woody scent, and is well known to be a potent anti-inflammatory oil that not only enters deep into the tissues, but brings other oils with it so become more effective.
Number 7: Lavender Oil
One of the most famous oils for topical use, lavender has a uniquely calming floral scent. Beyond its aromatic benefits, it has shown potential for healing wounds, stretch marks, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and scarring.
These herbs have been healing for thousands of years. With a track record like that, its a blessing to be able to use them together for the good of all.
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