Herbal Skincare: Behind the Green Skin Care Ingredients

(PRWEB) September 24, 2007 -- "Going green" is a phrase we've all heard for years. Already savvy to beneficial "green' ingredients, cosmetic companies have recently started to include a plethora of exciting herbal and plant ingredients in their formulations. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Herbal Skincare: Behind the Ingredients," explains the health benefits of several of these key ingredients.

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Horsetail, a stalk-like herb often found in firming and revitalizing creams, is fast becoming a mainstay in cosmetics and skincare. With an extremely high content of silica, horsetail herb is beneficial in the treatment of a host of skin conditions, as well as for hair and nails.

Long known for its therapeutic properties, lavender is another popular ingredient. Lavender essential oil is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. The essential oil of lavender is particularly beneficial in skincare as it speeds cell turnover and helps to repair and replenish skin, especially skin suffering from a burn or trauma. Other skin conditions that can benefit from the use of lavender are eczema, acne, small cuts or bruises, burns, fatigue and stress.

To protect and hydrate the skin, many skincare companies are turning to seed and nut oils, such as macadamia nut oil and shea butter. Rich in palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that mirrors sebum, macadamia nut oil is a potent anti-oxidant and can be a key factor in protecting the skin against aging. Macadamia nut oil, which also includes vitamins E and A, is especially helpful for mature skin, since sebum production diminishes as we age. Another superior natural hydrator is karite, or shea butter. A natural emollient with a very high moisture content, shea butter is used prolifically in skincare, including creams, lotions, body butters and salves.

We hear plenty about how olive oil helps prevent heart disease, but this rich oil is also beneficial to the skin. Similar to Vitamin E, the polyphenols found in olive oil are potent antioxidants which will combat free-radical damage in the skin. Olive oil is also antibacterial and antifungal, and can be useful for treating certain skin conditions such as rashes or eczema.

Lemon juice has a number of benefits for skin and overall health. Lemons are high in Vitamin C, are antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, and helpful in treating the common cold, indigestion and acne. Containing citric acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, lemon essential oil has long been used in skincare for exfoliating and clarifying the skin.

Embracing the many benefits of natural ingredients may be all the rage, but skincare companies have been savvy to these wonderful plants and herbs for years. In fact, many people have probably been using "green" skincare for years!

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Let's Face It: Dealing with Facial Hair

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These days, beauty aisles are chock full of creams, lotions, scrubs, butters and serums, with sophisticated ingredients and a plethora of benefits. But while there are plenty of solutions for crow's feet and wrinkled skin, the solutions for another kind of skincare problem--facial hair--can seem complicated or tedious. But don't feel destined to a future of worrying about these errant hairs. The good news is there are a multitude of effective treatments for this all too common condition.

Coming Full Circle: Under-Eye Circles and How to Treat Them

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Dark under-eye circles can make people appear older, tired and worn out. Not only is this common among women, but various causes are to blame. And luckily, there are treatments.

Shower Power

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Water and beautiful skin go hand-in-hand; after all, our bodies are made up of over 60% water. So it should come as no surprise to hear that access to pure water is a key component to maintaining clear, radiant skin and hair. And while access to clean water may be a resource we all take for granted, the truth is, public water contains a host of chemicals and pollutants that are not only bad for your skin and hair, they are unhealthy, as well. How can people be certain that the water they cook with, drink and bathe in is clean?

Skin Care Tips for the Natural Makeup Look

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Being beautiful doesn't always mean piling on tons of makeup. Overloading on cosmetics is not flattering for the complexion and it can be a hazard for breakouts and clogged pores. Learn simple skin care ways to apply makeup in a way that showcases natural beauty.

About SkinCare-News.com -- "Your Source for Intelligent Skin Care"?Skincare-News.com is the online source for consumers seeking intelligent beauty and skin care news, advice, tips and articles. Founded in 2005, SkinCare-News.com features articles, news items and frequently asked questions on skincare and beauty related issues. SkinCare-News.com is located in Sacramento, California, but receives visitors from all around the world. For more information, visit http://www.skincare-news.com

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