Botanical skin care ingredients
Botanical skin care products are any that contain some ingredients extracted from plants (botany). They are great for people with sensitive skin who have trouble with common chemical products that cause skin irritation or redness. The natural ingredients tend to be more soothing and less harsh.
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[edit] Popular botanical skin care ingredients
[edit] 1. Manuka honey
Active manuka honey, harvested from bees in New Zealand, is found to be an excellent healing agent. Although any honey tends to have excellent antibacterial effects, manuka honey was found to be the most effective and highest quality. Manuka honey is useful for people with eczema, acne, and other bacterial-related skin problems.
[edit] 2. Vitamin E
You've probably heard it before, but Vitamin E is absolutely important to your skin health. It revitalizes your skin, helping it repair itself, and moisturizes your skin naturally. The antioxidant properties of Vitamin E give it anti-aging properties.
[edit] 3. Macadamia oil
Any product with macadamia oil will help protect your skin from aging. It is easily absorbed and penetrates damaged skin, replenishing oil and keeping your skin healthy and not dried out.
[edit] 4. Phytessence wakame
The Japanese sea kelp phytessence wakame keeps skin smooth and moist. It contains antioxidants to prevent aging skin and also works to keep your hyaluronic acid levels high which builds strong collagen and elastin fibers. It is a very popular and effective botanical skin care ingredient.
[edit] 5. Maracuja
The maracuja is a Brazilian passion fruit that contains essential fatty acids. These fatty acids help your skin balance its moisture so that it's neither too dry nor too oily.
[edit] Other popular ingredients
Other excellent botanical ingredients to look for:
Avocado, Shea butter, Organic hydrosols, Lemon, Myrtle extract, Brazilian acai, Mint, Castile soap, Geranium, Hibiscus, Apricot, Aloe vera, Ambiaty, Rose hips, Squalane, Olive oil, Sweet almond, Lavender, Passionflower, Beech tree bud, Palm oils, Extrapone nutgrass, Kombuchka
Be sure to look for botanical skin care products with high concentrations of the botanical ingredient you're looking for, rather than just fillers. By including botanical skin care products in your daily regimen will be another excellent factor in keeping your skin healthy, young, and looking fantastic!
[edit] Effects
Botanicals, in general, improve your skin's collagen structure which helps reduce wrinkles, sun spots, age spots, and help you have more younger-looking skin. Another benefit of botanical skin care is that they tend to have fewer side effects and the good effects can last a long time. They are also great for reducing scars, blemishes, and even lightening the tone of your skin.
[edit] Cautions
A few notes of precaution are in order. In some cases, a particular plant product can irritate your skin so be sure to try some on a safe area such as your hand and wait at least 15 minutes for a reaction before applying all over your face. Also remember that the government doesn't regulate the word "botanical" so any product you buy may or may not have the concentration of beneficial ingredients. Avoid any product with oxybenzone, triclosan, or royal jelly as they may be especially harmful.
[edit] When to use
You should use your botanical skin care product before going to bed. When you sleep, your skin heals itself of the damage it receives throughout the day and is an excellent time for the beneficial ingredients to get absorbed into your skin.
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