HERBS FOR� RADIANT� SKIN
Ms. Trisha Sharma
Asst. Professor in PG Department of Cosmetology
Introduction
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The Skin is very elastic , durable , and complex . It is the largest organ of the body . It wraps the adult body in about 20 square feet of tissue that weight about 6 or 7 pounds . On the eyelids the skin is thinner than a page of book , but on the soles of the feet it may be ¼ inch thick .
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The types of skin is determined by genetics, although it will also be affected by other factors and can change with time. Based on these characteristics, there are five types of healthy skin: normal, dry, oily, combination (both oily and dry skin) and sensitive. Did you know that every skin type reacts differently to each ingredient? Commercial products made for the entire population may not really be the best bet for your skin! Which is why knowing your unique skin type is extremely essential for your skincare.
Skin Types
“Normal Skin”
Skin is generally classified as “normal” if it isn’t overly oily or dry and doesn’t face any persistent skin concerns or conditions. This well balanced healthy skin type has even levels of moisture and hydration, uniform texture and no obvious problem areas (in other words, you’ve hit the skin care jackpot). That said, normal skin can experience slight variations in oiliness and dryness - and even the occasional breakout - when exposed to environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution.
Balanced Oil Production
Because of a healthy balance of oil and water, normal skin feels even and balanced. It can simply do its job: be a barrier, eliminator, regenerator and absorber. If you have this healthy skin type, you only require maintenance with a great skin care routine, which we will unpack below.
Barely Visible Pores
Your pores are not obviously large (which would be a sign of oily skin) - in fact they’re barely visible. Lucky you!
Cleansing Feels Fine
Whether you use a foaming cleanser, a balm, or even an oil cleanser, your skin always feels clean and calm. Overall, your healthy skin doesn’t feel tight, dry or sensitive.
Minor Breakouts
You rarely experience breakouts. If you do, you can usually attribute it to neglecting your skin care routine, forgetting to remove makeup and sunscreen or hormonal fluctuations (such as your period).
Minimal Sensitivity
You don’t react to new skin care products or ingredients. Your skin tone is even and smooth.
Now that you’ve identified that your skin type is a normal skin type, here’s how to take care of your complexion so it continues to perform optimally.
Still unsure about your skin type? Watch this In The Mix video as Eminence Organics Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergar demonstrates three easy steps for categorizing your skin.
Normal Skin Care Routine
1. Cleanser
For normal skin, Alicia says that “choosing a cleanser is more to do with preference because a normal skin type can do well with a gel, cream or oil cleanser.” Her picks are:
Gel Cleanser: Stone Crop Gel Wash
�This gentle gel cleanser washes away impurities without stripping the skin of moisture. Stone crop, chamomile and shea butter combine to hydrate, brighten and balance the complexion.
Cream Cleanser : Lemon Cleanser
�If your normal skin experiences the odd bout of dryness, try a cream cleanser. Our Lemon Cleanser includes lemon and herb oils to hydrate, tone and soften the skin.
Oil Cleanser: Stone Crop Cleansing Oil
�For a normal-to-oily complexion, try an oil-based cleanser like our Stone Crop Cleansing Oil. This non-greasy cleansing oil lifts away impurities and excess oil for a fresh complexion. Watch this video to learn how to add a cleansing oil to your skin care routine:
2. Toner
Cleansing and toning work together like shampoo and conditioner: Toning completes the cleansing process by providing hydration, moisture and essential nutrients to keep your skin as healthy as possible. For normal skin, try a hydrating facial mist such as the Stone Crop Hydrating Mist, which keeps skin clean, fresh and dewy all day long with stone crop juice. The other key ingredient, lavender, promotes restoration of the skin and helps the appearance of mildly irritated skin.
3. Exfoliate
Try the rice flour-based Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant to help absorb oil and buff away dead skin cells for a bright, radiant appearance. The strawberry ingredient helps cleanse, while salicylic acid gently exfoliates and removes impurities to brighten your skin’s appearance and reduce the appearance of pores. Rhubarb is a good source of ascorbic acid and vitamins to fight the appearance of wrinkles, while lactic acid sloughs off dead skin cells to improve skin texture.
4. Mask
Our Stone Crop Masque contains hydrating stone crop, used by herbalists for centuries to smooth and firm the appearance of skin. This gel mask contains our BioComplex formulation, a booster of antioxidants, Coenzyme Q10, and Alpha Lipoic Acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve the look of your skin overall. You only need to apply a small amount which you leave on for 5-10 minutes.
5. Serum
Protect your complexion from the appearance of drying environmental stress by adding an antioxidant-rich serum to your daily skin care routine. Alicia’s picks: Eminence Organics Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum and the Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum. Even with normal skin, you may want to minimize the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, which is exactly what the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum is designed to do - helping the skin appear firm and plump. To ensure your skin remains hydrated, the Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum supports skin that's been dried out by cold weather. Keep the serum on hand and apply a thin layer a few times a day (no more than three), and feel good knowing it contains wholesome and natural ingredients, like strawberry, rhubarb, and honey.
6. Moisturizer
All skin types require moisture to stay soft, supple and protected. Moisturizing supports the skin’s natural lipid barrier, helping it to better retain water and repel external irritants and stressors. Again, the consistency you choose comes down to preference:
7. Eye Cream
Alicia tells us: “Everyone should be wearing an eye cream! The Wild Plum Eye Cream would be a fabulous choice for normal skin. It is rich in Vitamin K (from iron-rich wild plum) to reduce the look of dark circles.”
8. Facial Oils
Facial oils can be applied before or after moisturizers, depending on the skin care products you’re using. If you prefer, facial oils can be applied to treat your skin before your moisturizer, or you may wish to leave this step until last so that the facial oil can sink through the moisturizer into your skin. The third option is to mix your oil with your moisturizer. Select which method works best for your skin and try out the Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil. This luxurious facial oil contains the highly moisturizing camellia oil that revitalizes and rejuvenates the look of the skin. This oil leaves the complexion looking soft and supple.
Herbs For Normal Skin
Turmeric And Besan Face Pack
You Will Need
1 tablespoon besan (gram flour)
½ tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon rose water
What You Have To Do
Mix all the ingredients and make a thick paste.
Apply it to your face and neck.
Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off.
How Often You Should Do This
Two times a week.
Marigold Flower Face Pack
You Will Need
2 marigold flowers (crushed)
½ tablespoon yogurt
What You Have To Do
Crush the marigold petals and add curd to make a paste.
Apply the paste to your face and neck and leave it on for 20 minutes.
Rinse with water.
How Often You Should Do This
Three times a week.
Honey And Lemon Face Pack
You Will Need
1 teaspoon organic honey
A few drops of lemon juice
What You Have To Do
Mix 3-4 drops of lemon juice in a teaspoon of honey.
Apply all over your face. Avoid the area around your eyes.
Wash it off after 20 minutes.
How Often You Should Do This
Two to three times a week.
“Oily Skin”
Oily skin happens when the sebaceous glands in the skin make too much sebum. Sebum is the waxy, oily substance that protects and hydrates the skin. There are various home treatments for oily skin.
A person should see a dermatologist if oily skin is severe or home remedies do not work to improve symptoms.
Sebum is vital for keeping the skin healthy. However, too much sebum can lead to oily skin, clogged pores, and acne. Managing oily skin often requires a person making regular skin care a habit.
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Symptoms
Oily skin frequently affects the face. Symptoms of oily skin include:
Herbs For Oily Skin
Aloe Vera And Turmeric Face Pack
You Will Need
1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera pulp
½ teaspoon of turmeric
Method
Blend the aloe vera pulp in a blender.
Pour it in a bowl and mix it with turmeric.
Apply the face pack and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
Wash it off and pat your skin dry.
Repeat 2-3 times a week.
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Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti) And Rose Water Face Pack
You Will Need
1 tablespoon of Multani mitti
1 tablespoon of rose water (adjust the quantity according to your need)
Method
Mix the Multani mitti and rose water in a bowl.
Adjust the consistency and spread it all over your face.
Wait until it dries and then wash off.
Repeat 2 times a week.
Oatmeal And Honey Face Mask
You Will Need
1 tablespoon of oats (powdered)
2 tablespoons of organic honey
1 tablespoon of water, rose water, or milk (for mixing the ingredients)
Method
Mix the ingredients in a bowl.
Apply it on your face and neck.
Leave it for 15-20 minutes.
Wash it off with warm water.
Repeat 2-3 times a week.
“Dry Skin”
Dry skin makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly. The location where these dry patches form vary from person to person. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages.
Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, and overbathing.
You can do a lot on your own to improve dry skin, including moisturizing and practicing sun protection year-round. Try various products and skin care routines to find an approach that works for you.
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Symptoms
Herbs For Dry Skin
Coconut oil and honey face pack
Mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of honey.
Combine the mixture well, using a spoon.
Apply it softly on your face with the help of your fingertips.
Let the mixture settle for 15 minutes. Then rinse it off gently with lukewarm water.
You can apply this mixture every day before going to sleep.
Yogurt and oats face mask
Yogurt contains lactic acid that can help smooth rough and dry skin.
Add 1 teaspoon yogurt and 1 teaspoon honey in a bowl.
Also add 1 teaspoon oats and combine the mixture well.
Apply a thick coat of the mixture on your face with the help of your fingertips.
Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water.
Apply this pack every alternate day for best results.
“Combination Skin”
Skin never stays exactly the same as it may easily be affected by seasonal and hormonal changes. While these are factors to take into consideration, there are also some more definitive signs that you may have combination skin.
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Symptoms
Your t-zone (forehead, down the nose to the chin) is oily, while your cheeks are dry.
Your skin is oilier in summer and dry in winter. In spring and fall, your T-zone is oily while your cheeks are dry.
When you are on your period, your skin might experience breakouts causing you to think your skin is oily. But once your period is over, the breakouts may clear right up and your skin may become flaky.
Herbs For Combination Skin
Milk powder + curd + cucumber juice
This pack is perfect for summers as it helps cool the skin without leaving it feeling too dry or too oily. It is a one-stop solution to tighten and brighten the skin.
Mix milk powder with curd and cucumber juice.
Apply the pack on your skin and let it dry.
Then wash off with cold water.
Oats + curd
It is important to use a scrub every few days to get rid of dead skin cells. Use oats to scrape this layer off your skin and curd for its moisturising action. Use this scrub once every 10 to 15 days if your skin is normal and oily.
Mix oats and curd to get a grainy paste.
Apply it on the T-zone and other parts of the face but avoid applying too much on the cheeks.
Massage gently and then wash off with plain water.
Use these face packs once a week and get radiant skin naturally.
“Sensitive Skin”
Sensitive skin is a common issue but not a medical diagnosis by itself. People with sensitive skin may be more likely to experience skin inflammation, irritation, and discoloration.
People with generally sensitive skin have local reactions to chemicals, dyes, and fragrances present in products that come into contact with their skin.
They may also get rashes or irritation from clothing or friction. Some people are allergic to certain substances and may react on their skin.
Sensitive skin may also be a symptom of an underlying condition. Finding ways to avoid potential triggers and soothe irritated skin may help people with sensitive skin find relief and improve their quality of life.
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Herbs For Sensitive Skin
Carrot and honey face pack
You need:��1 small cooked carrot��1 tbsp. honey��Method:��Make a smooth paste of the cooked carrot and honey. Cleanse your face and apply a thick paste on your skin. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it with cold water and pat dry with a towel.
Oatmeal and yoghurt face pack
You need:��2 tbsp. yoghurt��2 tbsp. oatmeal��Method:��Combine the above two ingredients in a bowl and make a smooth paste. Apply this on cleansed skin and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. Heat a pot of water and soak a face towel in the hot water. Now take the towel out and wring it. Place this steamed towel on your face mask as it will help the skin absorb the ingredients better. After a further 10 minutes, gently remove the face pack with water.
Almond and egg face pack
You need:��Four or five ground almonds��1 egg��Method:��Grind the almonds to a fine paste. Beat the eggs and add the almond paste to it. Mix these two ingredients to form a thin, runny liquid. Apply this on your face and leave it for 20 minutes, and then rinse with water. It is best if you apply this face pack before bed time.�
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