28 Dec
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7 Healing Herbs for Healthy Skin And Body

Herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal, culinary, and aromatic properties. Herbs add flavor to your favorite dish, garnish chic cocktails and are often essential components of many over-the-counter medicines.

These medicinal herbs also serve a powerful purpose in skin care – they add fragrance, functional and healing elements to many of the beauty products that you use on a daily basis. Since herbs are such an important part of daily life in terms of both health and beauty, we've selected a few strains to explore in more detail.

Yellow sweet clover

Yellow sweet clover was used by Henry VIII, which led to the common name royal clover. The Tudor farmers hated this herb because it overgrown pastureland and ruined crops. Throughout history, this medicinal herb has been used topically for inflammation, ulcers, wounds, and rheumatism.

Yellow sweet clover is the main ingredient of our Yellow Sweet Clover Anti-Redness Masque. This herb, together with the stone harvest, reduces the appearance of red, dry skin and leaves your skin looking radiant, youthful and even. Thanks to jojoba oil and calendula, the mask also reduces the appearance of fine lines.

lavender

It is not without reason that lavender is found in a variety of tea and night care products. According to Elisa Kosonen, Best health magazine, "The oil in its pretty flowers gives the herb a fragrant fragrance that has a calming, calming and calming effect." In addition to its relaxing and sleep-promoting properties, lavender also has natural antiseptic properties and supports blood circulation and supports the natural healing functions of your body.

If you'd like to try our products with this fragrant herb, try our Lavender Age Corrective Concentrate and Lavender Night Eye Cream. In both products, lavender softens the complexion by replenishing moisture.

chamomile

Lavender isn't the only popular herb to help you get into a comfortable state of calm – chamomile is another go-to if you want to relax. In addition to its soothing properties, chamomile has regenerative, soothing, and repairing properties that make this daisy-like herb an extremely effective skin care product.

Recommended products that contain chamomile include Herbal Eye Makeup Remover, our Calming Chamomile Tonique, and our Calm Skin products – try our Calm Skin Starter Set.

A reviewer, Tracie K., said of the soothing Chamomile Tonique: “A wonderfully calming toner! I bought this chamomile (tonic) to use after the Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel. I also often spray it over the Sun Defense Minerals. Its wonderfully calming scent is a welcome little splash at any time of the day! "

Echinacea

Echinacea is most commonly known as a popular cold and flu medicine, and has many other healing benefits that are worth taking advantage of. According to Best Health, “Many studies support echinacea as an aid to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and provide antiviral benefits. It is also particularly useful for relieving symptoms of upper respiratory infections, sore throats, and constipation. "

This floral medicinal herb also has the ability to boost the skin's natural immunity and protect it from environmental stressors. We recommend our certified Biodynamic® Echinacea Recovery Cream from our Beyond Organic collection, which helps prevent problem skin from occurring. Echinacea, yarrow, and evening primrose oils help repair the visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. You can also enjoy our Apricot Calendula Nourishing Cream, which contains Echinacea. Its formula makes the skin appear soft and supple.

Comfrey

The roots and leaves of the comfrey are used in traditional medicine in many parts of the world. In Japan, the plant has been harvested and used as a traditional medicine for over 2,000 years. If you've got dry, devastated skin on your lips, our Eminence Organics Rose Hip and Lemongrass Lip Balm SPF 15 contains Comfrey and was named "Winner of Best Organic Lip Balm with SPF" in 2019 thanks to the Women's Health Editors Choice Awards is enriched with organic ingredients such as rose hip oil, extra virgin olive oil, lavender and comfrey to provide moisture and protect dry lips from harsh climates.

thyme

The thyme herb has more uses than a food spice. Thyme has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. It is widely used as a preservative in food, cosmetics, and toiletries. As Healthline notes, there is some evidence from a UK study that thyme supplement fights pimples better than many popular anti-acne products.

peppermint

Peppermint is an antioxidant that relaxes mind, body and skin thanks to its cooling and refreshing scent. The mint herb is one of the oldest medicinal herbs used in European, Chinese and Japanese folk medicine and ointment. If you're looking for a relaxing aromatic product, the Vanilla Mint Hand Cream and Tea Tree & Mint Hand Cleanser contain both peppermint and aloe to soothe the skin. The inclusion of tea tree oil aloe and soothing chamomile will help even out the appearance of your skin.

rosemary

Last but not least, rosemary is another indispensable herb for your health and wellbeing. From relieving digestive problems to lowering blood pressure, this nettle-like herb is a powerful remedy. It also has anti-inflammatory and natural astringent properties that slow the skin's aging process by eliminating free radical damage.

Our Calm Skin products contain rosemary to rejuvenate and soothe the skin. Try the Calm Skin Starter Set, four products that come in a cosmetic bag made of woven synthetic leather with a bamboo zip. It contains the Calm Skin Chamomile Cleanser, Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer, Calm Skin Arnica Masque and Calm Skin Arnica Booster Serum.

Healthy skin is a reflection of what you put into your body from within. Medicinal herbs like lavender, chamomile, echinacea, and rosemary are just a few of the many natural ingredients you can incorporate into your diet (and skin care routine) for a healthy body and beautiful skin.

What are your favorite medicinal herbs? Tell us in the comments below.

This article was originally published in March 2015.

24 Nov
Blog

How To Choose Botanical Herbs For Your Skin

Many herbs, spices, and plant extracts have therapeutic benefits for your skin. Since our inception in 1958, we have focused on formulas that use hand-picked herbs and fresh ingredients that have powerful healing and beautifying properties. Above all, our Beyond Organic Collection contains many valuable herbs and skin-caring ingredients that are beneficial for every skin type. You may be surprised at the incredible benefits and high potency of the Biodynamic® ingredients and how little skin care product you need to use. Read on to learn how botanical herbs can help your skin.

Plants, spices and herbs are good for the skin

Did you know that herbs, plants and spices can support you in your skin care right through to your bath products? According to a 2019 study, "some of the health effects attributed to herbs and spices include antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects".

Plant extracts are rich in antioxidants that can protect your skin from the sun's UV rays by neutralizing free radicals. In addition, through an occlusive effect, vegetable oils can act as a protective barrier for the skin, which enables the skin to store moisture. Let's take a closer look at some of the best botanical herbs, spices, and plants used in skin care.

paprika

First, paprika isn't just a kitchen cupboard spice, it's great for treating blemish-prone skin. Eminence Organics Product Support Representative Nadira Kavanagh explains that bell peppers are high in vitamins A and C to help reduce free radical damage.

"Bell pepper's amazing antibacterial properties make it an effective ingredient in treating problem skin and helping to get rid of impure bacteria," says Nadira. "It is also rich in antioxidant beta-carotene, which has the ability to increase cell turnover and regeneration in the outer layers of the skin."

Our stimulating products, which contain paprika and / or nettle, deliberately create a tingly or "hot" feeling on your skin. For example, our Phyto-Mask with eight shades of green – Hot brings fresh blood flow to the surface of the skin to improve moisture and improve the appearance of elasticity.

lavender

Lavender is a top botanical with amazing complexion benefits. It soothes and softens the appearance of the skin by replenishing moisture and being able to soothe the appearance of occasional skin irritations. If you want to improve the look of your skin, you can try our Lavender Age Corrective Night Concentrate and Lavender Age Corrective Night Eye Cream. The Lavender Age Corrective Concentrate contains lavender, argan oil, evening primrose oil, shea butter and jojoba oil. This formula soothes and softens the appearance of the skin by replenishing moisture and eliminating the appearance of fine lines. For the eye area, the Lavender Age Corrective Night Eye Cream ensures a balanced moisture balance around this sensitive eye area, so that the visible signs of aging appear reduced.

Sage and clary sage oils

Other botanical herbs for your skin care routine include sage and clary sage oils. Sage leaf extract is an antioxidant that rejuvenates and smooths the skin, while clary sage oil reduces the appearance of skin irritations. Both herbs can be found in our Facial Recovery Oil, which not only combines clary sage oil and sage leaf extract, but also balancing ylang-ylang and nourishing olive and sesame oils. These moisturizing oils and herbs work together to improve the visible signs of aging, the appearance of stretch marks, and puffy eyes and crow's feet.

The Facial Recovery Oil is loved by loyal customers and has proven to be a favorite with celebrities. The fans include actresses Cameron Diaz and Freida Pinto! Says Cameron, “One drop (facial recovery oil) goes a long way in relieving any dryness in your skin from sun and water. A drop on each cheek after showering will work wonders. "

The Facial Recovery Oil is now available in the Limited Edition Beyond Organic Discovery Set for the coming holidays.

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Parsley seed extract and eyebright herb

In the Limited Edition Beyond Organic Discovery Set you will also find the Bearberry Eye Repair Cream – one of the actresses Katherine Heigls Darlings! Bearberry Eye Repair Cream contains parsley seed extract that improves the appearance of the skin. It also contains eyebright to firm and brighten the appearance of the eye area and reduce the appearance of bags under the eyes. These rejuvenating ingredients gently moisturize and nourish the delicate area around the eyes, dramatically reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful and radiant complexion.

All of the above products are made with potent botanicals that are ideal for your skin. But the Facial Recovery Oil and Bearberry Eye Cream (both from our Beyond Organic Collection) contain some of the purest and most potent botanical herbs and plant extracts you can find. Read on to find out why.

What is Biodynamic®?

Not all ingredients are created equal. The two products from our Beyond Organic Collection contain biodynamic ingredients, which means that the ingredients are harvested by our close network of trustworthy, sustainable cultivation partners across Europe. Each of these companies is certified by Demeter International and meets the highest standards of biodynamic agriculture. The result is the purest and most effective ingredients that are produced even beyond organic farming.
The Biodynamic® farmer listens patiently with an open ear and an open heart in order to keep the farm's ecosystem in balance. They naturally adapt their practices for the healthiest crops while protecting and healing the earth using only natural solutions from the farm.

The biodynamic cultivation practice is closely guided by the heavenly energy of the cosmos. With a peaceful mind, the farmer works in harmony with the natural cycles of the sun, moon and stars to bring each plant to its highest nutritional power while protecting the environment.

View Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergar because she shares the background of biodynamic cultivation and our products, which are Beyond Organic.

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Which herbal herbs and products will you choose for your skin care routine? Share your experiences on social media or learn more about the Beyond Organic Collection at an Eminence Organics Spa partner near you.