Herbs for beautiful skin

It is never too late to begin to take care of your skin and protect it from further damaging. Although skin will continue to get old with age, certain changes in the way of life and usage of certain herbs may help skin to look healthy, fresh and youthful.

There are few good tips on how to take care of your skin.

Exposure to sun should be minimized. Skin should be protect from drying by using mild soaps and lotions that moisture the skin. Doctors and nutritionists recommend daily intake of 6-8 glasses of water which good for overall health and moisturizes skin. Healthy nutrition contributes to general health and the health of the skin. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that slow down premature skin aging. Physical activity increases oxygen flow to tissues that contributes to younger and healthier skin. Quitting smoking can prevent further skin damage caused by the harmful effects of cigarettes.

Herbs for Healthy Skin

Comfrey Root contains a high percentage of allantoin - hormone which in its organic form initiates the formation of new skin cells. It increases blood circulation to the skin and therefore brings minerals, vitamins and proteins through the blood to the skin.

Yarrow contains azulen which reduces the skin aging and enhances the skin resistance. It also has a positive effect on the skin immunity stimulation. Yarrow also softens the skin and makes it smooth. Flax seed contains mucilage, proteins, lecithin and linoleic acid. It has a special feature that helps in toxins eliminating. Flax seed contains mucilage, which creates a completely natural film on the skin surface, while still allowing the normal flow of oxygen through the skin layers and it is therefore used as a protection against UVA and UVB radiation.

Micro-algae Spirulina contains 60% of complete plant protein, beta carotene, iron, vitamin B-12 and a rare natural fatty acid - GLA. It raises the immunity of the skin so the skin can develop its own resistance to harmful external influences and returns skin to its natural balance.

Olive oil, as everyone knows, is a powerful antioxidant that helps in preventing the skin inflammatory processes and tissue healing and slows the aging process. It contains about 70% mono unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid) which helps in balancing oily skin.Marigold increases blood circulation, which is required for metabolic processes in tissues. It also helps in the creation of new tissue. Plantain helps the skin to develop a natural balance in excretion of excess fat or pus. It is very effective in removing acne.

St. John's Worth contains tannin and hydro carbon among other medicinal components. Its most important role is to prevent acne. It acts as a remedy for overactive glands, but does not distort the balance of the skin. St. John's Worth nourishes the skin from the inside, heal surface damage and clean impure skin.

Ginger is a herb that is commonly used in cooking, but its properties are indispensable for skin care. It removes toxins from the skin and thus cleans the pores.

Cinnamon dissolves accumulated fat under the skin. It dissolves cellulite very quickly and effectively.

Propolis is known as a natural antibiotic. It shows antiviral, antiseptic and antibacterial activity that is essential for health and protection of the skin. Propolis sterilizes the pores and bacteria that can cause deviation of the skin.

Ivy is a plant that contains saponins which reduce fat, but their main quality is removing an excessive amount of water and thus eliminating the buildup of fat. Ivy stimulates micro-circulation between cellulite tissues. It dissolves fat and prevents the accumulation of new ones.