herbal beauty products

 

 

 

  Herbs are friends of man and the human body. Herbal remedies, herbal skin care, herbal beauty products are not frowned upon, as they are safe, and have negligible side effects. This gift from nature is highly potent and is used to treat skin and hair problems.  Herbal beauty products have their origin in the ancient system of medicine called Ayurveda. The Indian Institute of Herbal Sciences has been a pioneer in the study of herbs and herbal beauty products are a combination of dried powders of herbal plants, flowers and roots in an oil base.

The good thing about herbal beauty products is that they have no preservatives, are eco friendly and fairly versatile. Whether it is acne or pimples, white patches or brown, wrinkles or dull skin , herbal beauty products have  a cure for everything. Massage and tanning oil, gels, all have their origin in flowers and plants. Among these herbal potions, aloe Vera stands out distinctively as it finds a place in many preparations. Indian yogis have scoured the forests and are continuing to do so to bring more herbal beauty products to the people.

Herbal facial cleansers mixed with water or honey also act as good facial masks.. Natural facial cleansing grains made of white clay, oatmeal, corn meal and tapioca with a combination of herbs act as good exfoliators. Facial scrubs consisting of coconut, fruits, almonds, plant extracts replace all the harsh chemicals and cater to individual needs and skin type.

Herbal Face Packs have been used since time immemorial especially by Indian dancers in ancient times. It has steadily evolved to include more herbs and the present formulations are on par with the cosmetic packs available in the market. Even at a time when technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, herbal beauty products are prized items. Bioactive compounds, vitamins and nutrients are treasures, which abound in herbs, the full potential of which has not yet been tapped. Even in skin care and hair care, herbal products are preferred to the chemical products available over the counter.

Rough stringent herbs like spearmint and lime are good cleansing agents and lavender and ginseng coupled with a mild moisturizer works wonders in getting rid of pore clogging irritants, Herbal moisturizers hydrate the skin and products like cucumber and cantaloupe are not only mild but also very light. Herbal scrubs containing crushed seed and the pits of fruit are good exfoliators. There is no substitute for herbal products. Easily available especially in India, which is home to many herbs, many people are switching over to these safer and equally effective alternatives. A time may come when the herbal market dominates the beauty market and a complete switchover is effected.
 

 

herbal beauty products ~ author Lata S. Batra. Copyright©2004 indianchild.com.

The service is provided as general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor. 

 
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