Since ancient times skin care is one of hot topics; and at that time natural skin care was most likely the only way to take care of skin. Of course, today skin care has changes in a big way and involves various procedures and methods. As a result, synthetic/chemical-based skin care has replaced herbal skin care routines. Therefore natural skin care recipes which are not so popular today maybe, even unknown to many people.

Why has natural skin care transformed into chemical-based skin care?

This transformation may probably be connected to the 2 factors – our laziness and the commercialization of skin care. Today, even natural skin care remedies have been commercialized. These commercial herbal solutions are being mixed with various preservatives in order to provide their longer shelf-life, and consequently, they become less effective than the fresh homemade ones.

But today, in spite of a wide range of chemical beauty products, more and more people are choosing natural, as well as herbal skin care solutions. But still, they prefer not to make them at home, instead, to buy on the market, so the commercial market of herbal solutions for face care is on the rise.

Which herbs are mainly used in herbal beauty remedies?

One of the most popular herbs found among ingredients of herbal skin care products, is Aloe Vera which is extracted from Aloe plant. Fresh extract of Aloe Vera, as a natural hydrant, is soothing skin. It is also helpful in healing cuts, and removing sun burns. 

Some of herbs, such as chamomile, dandelion, rosemary and lime flowers herbs are popular for their cleansing properties. They may have more effect on the skin if applied in combination with other herbs like tea.

Another group of herbs have antiseptic property that is also important as part of natural skin care. Marigold, lavender, fennel and thyme are good examples of such. Rose water and lavender water together also form effective toners. 

Tea has a special importance in proper herbal face care, as its extracts are applied for cure of skin damaged by UV radiation.

Another part of natural skin care is oils made from herbal extracts. Among them tea tree oil, primrose oil, borage oil and lavender oil are very popular. Some fruit oils extracted from fruits such as apple, banana and melon are used in shower gels, such oils are considered to have hydrating property.

While talking about herbal skin care solutions, we cannot also forget about aromatherapy and homeopathic cures.

Herbal skin care is also effective in the treatment of some skin diseases like acne, psoriasis and eczema.

Why many people prefer herbal skin care solutions?

The most important reason why more and more people prefer herbal skin care products to synthetic products is that most of them don’t have any side effects.

Besides, herbal skin solutions can be easily made at home. However, this does not mean that you should ignore all synthetic products, as sometimes, some skin disorders might need serious treatment based on clinically proven non-herbal remedies.