Argan, aloe vera, rosehip, turmeric, sage: here are some of the plants and herbs that we can use to take care of our beauty in a natural way. Most of the time, these are remedies that have been known for centuries that really deserve to be rediscovered now that we know we can effectively take care of ourselves with herbs and plants.
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Argan, aloe vera, rosehip, turmeric, sage: here are some of the plants and herbs that we can use to take care of our own beauty in a natural way. Most of the time, these are remedies that have been known for centuries that really deserve to be rediscovered now that we know we can effectively take care of ourselves with herbs and plants.
Perhaps some of these beauty remedies are already present in your home, perhaps right in the garden, starting with sage, aloe vera and tomatoes. Some remedies, such as argan and shea, are more expensive than others but it must be emphasized that the small quantities needed as a natural remedy allow for prolonged use. Plus you can buy fair trade versions of these two natural remedies.
On the other hand, those who grow turmeric, sage and tomatoes in the garden will have at their disposal almost no cost beauty remedies directly donated by nature. Here are a few plants and herbs for beauty all to discover.
Index
rosehip
From the rose hip of Chile, an ornamental and officinal plant, we obtain rosehip oil, an effective natural remedy against wrinkles, stretch marks and scars. It is used above all in application on the skin for its ability to reduce wrinkles and superficial blemishes.
Read also: ROSEHIP OIL: EFFECTIVE AGAINST WRINKLES, STRETCH MARKS AND SCARS
Oats
Oats are a cereal to be used in the kitchen for nutrition but also a natural remedy, especially when it comes to oatmeal. In fact, oatmeal as a beauty remedy is used to make body scrubs, face masks, soothing and emollient baths.
Read also: OAT FLOUR: 15 ALTERNATIVE USES
Argan
Argan or argan (Argania spinosa) is the Moroccan tree from which argan oil is obtained which is considered one of the most valuable natural remedies at our disposal to counteract the aging of the skin, to keep it elastic and to take care of the hair as well. With argan oil, packs and beauty masks are prepared.
Read also: ARGAN OIL: PROPERTIES, BENEFITS AND HOW TO CHOOSE IT
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is renowned above all for the properties of natural gel contained in its leaves which has a soothing and regenerating effect on the skin. Applying aloe vera gel is useful for keeping the skin of the face and body bright and healthy and to relieve redness in case of sunburn and itching due to insect bites.
Read also: ALOE VERA: ALL THE TRUTH, BENEFITS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hop
Did you know that hops are not only used to make beer? In fact it is also a very interesting natural remedy which, for example, is among the ingredients to obtain relaxing herbal teas, to stimulate the appetite or to relieve some small annoyances typical of menopause.
Read also: HOPS: PROPERTIES, BENEFITS AND USES AS A NATURAL REMEDY
Pomodoro
Tomato is not only one of the most loved vegetables, a symbol of the Mediterranean diet, but it is also useful as beauty remedy, for example to prepare face masks, hair and body skin treatments, exfoliating masks and anti-dandruff lotions, as well as to soothe the skin in case of sunburn.
Read also: TOMATO: 10 WAYS TO USE IT AS A BEAUTY REMEDY
Kratom
Sage is known as a real one herb ally of women. The effects of this plant on women's well-being are due in particular to the action of some flavonoids that help rebalance the hormonal system. In any case, the best known beauty remedy consists in rubbing a sage leaf on the teeth to make them whiter.
Read also: SALVIA, WOMEN'S ALLIED GRASS
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is one plant considered sacred in the East. It has been used for its beneficial effects on health and beauty for centuries. In the West we know it above all as a food supplement to improve memory, reduce swelling and counteract the action of free radicals.
Read also: GINKGO BILOBA: properties, BENEFITS AND WHERE TO FIND IT
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice with extraordinary healing properties but it is also useful in the field of beauty as well as for our health. In fact, you can prepare turmeric oil, or turmeric oil, to be used on the skin as a beauty oil. Only small amounts of turmeric should be used on the skin because this spice tends to stain yellow.
Read also: TURMERIC OIL FOR FOOD AND COSMETIC USE
Shea
Shea butter is a substance obtained from the seeds of Vitellaria Paradoxus, plant of the Sapotaceae family widespread in Africa. Its seeds are also called shea nuts for simplicity. The shea plant is a real tree that can reach a height between 10 and 15 meters and the diameter of whose trunk easily touches one meter. Shea butter is mainly used to nourish the skin and in case of chapping and sunburn.
Read also: SHEA BUTTER: BENEFITS, USES AND WHERE TO FIND IT
Marta Albè
