Jun 29, 2009

Prevent Skin Damage With Herbal Treatment For The Skin

By Kathleen P. Walsh

Lets face it. Most mainstream skin care products these days consist of little more than a dash of natural ingredients and a variety of synthetic chemical fillers. Many people are turning to herbal skin care in order to improve the condition of their skin without the risk of side effects.

Unfortunately big brand companies are jumping on the bandwagon and labeling their products as natural and herbal when they really arent. Here some ingredients you should look for to know whether you have the real deal.

Herbal treatments for skin care like face masks and night creams must contain an ingredient called active manuka honey. Highly effective in collagen production and stimulating new skin cells growth, this honey is efficient in the repair of wrinkles and blemishes. The honey has to contain unique manuka factor (UMF) to have the basic healing properties of the manuka.

Ever wonder why Japanese women have such beautiful, wrinkle-free complexions? The secret is Japanese sea kelp, or wakame. Eating wakame will go a long way in preventing aging but using herbal skin care products with a concentrated wakame extract called Phytessence Wakame will really give you the results you are looking for. Phytessence Wakame penetrates your skin deeply to nourish it with vitamins and minerals. Most importantly Phytessence Wakame stops the loss of hyaluronic acid, which is necessary in maintaining your skins smoothness, elasticity, and tone.

Maracuja is a special passion fruit extract in Brazil. It is an important ingredient in any herbal treatment for the skin because it is a natural emollient that is very similar to the natural structure of the skin. Maracuja is rich in linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that keeps your skin soft and smooth while regulating sebum to keep your skin from getting too oily or too dry.

Babassu is another miracle skin care ingredient from Brazil that is a highly effective natural moisturizer in herbal skin care. It is made from Babassu oil, which is extracted from the kernel of the fruit of the Babassu palm found in the Brazilian Amazon. Babassu is unique because it creates an invisible barrier on your skin that locks moisture in and keeps dirt and grime out. It is an excellent moisturizer for both oily and dry complexions and has the ability to smooth inflamed or irritated skin.

Last but certainly not the least, is the Avocado oil. This Avocado oil is a natural moisturizer which is very similar to the skin's natural oils. It can be found in most herbal skin treatments (the real ones). It reduces oiliness and keeps the skin moisturized by producing collagen.

if you want to start off on the right foot with herbal skin care, look for products that contain the above ingredients. The right combination of products with the right combination of ingredients will give you the dramatic results youre looking for and all without the side effects associated with synthetic chemical ingredients. Mother Nature has the best to offer when it comes to achieving and maintaining good skin!

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