Best Herbs for Healthy Glowing Skin

Dull skin isn’t the choice for anyone, no one can resist healthy glowing skin. Beauty companies keep on coming with new products every now and then. Unfortunately, every single one of those products is full of chemicals and they can harm your skin in the long run instead of giving it a glow. Organic products are expensive so not everyone can afford them. Among all the bad news, the good news is that you can use some natural herbs to get natural and glowing skin. 

How Can You Achieve Healthy & Glowing Skin?

Our skin is the largest organ in our body. The health of your skin is equivalent to the health of your entire body. If the inner functions of your body are healthy, so your skin is healthy. Maintaining a skincare routine is a must in today’s time, so here is our pick for 10 herbs you can use for healthy, glowing skin.

1. Aloe Vera:

Aloe moisturizes, heals skin inflammation, and can be used as a natural sunscreen. You can use Aloe Vera to heal burns, wounds, and irritated skin. The use of Aloe Vera helps in reducing acne and redness and it is full of antioxidants that keep your skin beautiful.

You can even grow Aloe Vera indoors, doing that will make sure you always have enough fresh supply in your hands. Using it is simple as well, just break down one leaf, slice it down the side and scrape the gel out of the leaf. Apply the gel directly to your skin and you can even refrigerate it for up to 2 days.

2. Burdock Root:

Burdock is a very common weed in several parts of the world and it makes a great herbal tonic. It is anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory. You can use it both internally and externally to help your skin fight psoriasis, acne, dry and scaly skin. If you’re suffering from oily skin, you can use burdock root as well. 

You can use the root to make a tea and for external use, you can make the root into an herbal oil or decoction and apply that to your skin as you would a moisturizer. 

3. Calendula:

Calendula is one of the most used garden flowers for treating skin-related issues. Calendula is antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and a natural astringent. It is known to heal a lot of skin complications such as sunburns, bruises, and wounds. To use Calendula, make the flowers into a herbal oil and massage them regularly.

4. Chickweed:

Chickweed is another common weed that can be easily acquired. It helps in soothing itching and also helps in healing cuts, wounds, and all the other skin irritations. To use Chickweed, you need to apply it to the skin as a poultice or infuse it with your bathwater for maximum effects.

5. Chamomile:

While Chamomile is known for being calming and soothing in nature. It is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory as well. Chamomile tends to soothe skin irritations including acne, eczema, minor burns, cuts, and scrapes. 

You can use Chamomile in multiple ways as tea or apply it as an herbal tonic. If you have a home garden then chamomile is incredibly easy to grow. 

6. Stinging Nettle:

Another common weed that is good for the skin is Stinging Nettle. They strengthen and support the whole body. It can be used externally only and it may be especially helpful for all those suffering from skin inflammation. Make a herbal tonic out of it and apply it to the affected area for best relief. 

7. Plantain:

Plantain is known globally for its healing power and the best part is that it is easily available. This famous plant helps in healing bites, scrapes, stings, and sores. To use, you can brew it as a tree, or you can use it as a tonic. 

8. Red Clover:

All thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, red clover is a wildflower that helps with all chronic skin conditions including acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Red clover is a blood purifier so it also removes toxins from the body. 

You can make tea or make a salve, it’s also safe for children, and you can even grow it in your home garden to harvest it anytime you need it. 

9. Witch Hazel:

Witch Hazel is a herbal astringent, it is used by Ayurvedic practitioners for bleeding, bruising and varicose veins. It is also antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and relieves itching. If you have oily or skin that’s prone to acne, this herb is the right solution for you. 

To apply, use it in the form of a liquid extract, mix it with Aloe Vera gel or add it into a lotion or a cream. 

10. Yarrow:

Yarrow was used all throughout history for its amazing medicinal properties. According to a legend, the herb was used by Achilles to heal the wounds of fellow warriors on the battlefield. Yarrow is a natural antiseptic, it helps in healing wounds, stop bleeding and also reduce inflammation. It can also help in removing excess oil from your skin. 

When you apply it to your skin, it heals boils, sores, swelling, burns, cuts, scrapes, and rashes. To use Yarrow, take it as a tea or oil or lotion or ointment. Yarrow is also easy to grow in your garden. 

Include Herbs & Ayurveda In Your Skin Care Routine

Herbs are incredibly powerful but not all herbs can be used by everyone. If you’re suffering from any kind of medical condition or if you’re a pregnant woman then we would advise you against taking them. Or you can talk to your healthcare professional about the use of these herbs.

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