Adopt Herbal Ways to Protect Your Skin
Most of us are almost unaware of the unimaginable extent of stress our skin faces. This owes to the damageable free radicals that are formed as a result of ultraviolet rays that come by during exposure to sun and environmental pollution. Texture of skin is also affected by internal stresses such as unhealthy blood and poor nutrition. The commercially available products widely used, contain in them various chemicals which, though effective, may prove harmful and cause reactions. Moreover, since not everyone possesses same level of tolerance, these may prove variedly dangerous to different people. Hence, it is advantageous to rely on natural and herbal products for skin care.
Advantages of Using Natural Products
• These are free from side-effects and lateral reactions and are thus hypoallergenic.
• These natural products are absorbed on skin quickly and easily without clogging the pores.
• These contain anti-oxidants that negate the effects of free radicals.
• The ingredients are well-known and gentle on skin as opposed to synthetic compounds or other animal by-products.
The Range of Natural Products
Herbs: Numerous herbs are known to soothe skin and even known to possess healing effects on sunburn, wrinkles and cuts. The common herbs are: Aloe Vera, Dandelion, Chamomile, Lime Flowers and Rosemary. Herbs known to posses anti-septic properties are Lavender, Marigold, Thyme and Fennel. Some of these produce oils that are highly beneficial.
Fruits & Vegetables: Oils from fruits like Banana, Melon and Apple produce remarkable differences on skin when applied.
Juices of Carrot, Tomato, Watermelon, Beetroot, Cabbage, Orange, Cucumber, Apple and Lime when topically applied promise the best looking, glowing skin you always desired.
Miscellaneous: Egg, Milk, Honey, Sandalwood powder, turmeric powder, Olive oil, almonds, beaten yoghurt, Skin of Peach are certain other natural products which when mixed appropriately and used purifies, detoxifies and cleanses your skin.
Besides these herbal and other natural substances, other habits like consumption of at least eight glasses of water a day, cleansing, tonic and maintaining hygiene are of utmost importance.
