Sunday, October 7, 2007

Herbal Beauty Tips





External impurities and internal toxins are the worst enemies of our body and skin and herbal beauty products and detoxification remedies help us not only to get rid of them but also provide additional nutrients to the body.Healthy person looks naturally beautiful. Green tea, calendula, linden, chamomile and rosemary are some of the natural herbal products that work quite well as sunscreens and skin revitalizers.


Choose lip balms with Aloe Vera for they soothe cracked and dry lips and get rid of painful cold sores and fever blisters. Other herbal lip balms can include Apricot, Bee Propolis, Beeswax, Camphor, Castor Oil, Golden Seal, Icelandis Moss, Jojoba Oil, Menthol and/or Squalane. Products that use animal testing should be strictly avoided. Use only cruelty-free products. Herbal products are the safest bet in this category. Herbal shampoos and conditioners are gentle, organic, environmental-friendly, safe and are made from herbal extracts.They have ingredients like Aloe Vera, Burdock, Chamomile, Coconut Oil, Comfrey, Jojoba Oil, Marshmallow, Rose Hips, Rosemary and/or Sage. They are effective in treating dry and damaged hair, cleanse and nourish the scalp and hair and prevent dandruff. Natural botanical moisturizers with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and humectants have herbal extracts of Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Jojoba Oil and are usually free of color and artificial fragrance.


Do-It-Yourself Moisturizing Treatment
A face pack (the Indian version of a face masque) is also used weekly to keep the skin glowing, firm and nourished. Here is a simple face pack you can create at home to start you on a more natural approach to skincare:

1. Ingredients:
· ¼ banana
· 1 egg yolk
· 1 tablespoon of honey
· 1 tablespoon of powdered milk

2. Directions:
· Use a blender to mix ingredients into a pulp.
· With your fingertips, apply the mixture to freshly cleansed skin, avoiding the eye area.
· Wait 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
· Towel dry face gently.

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