Herbs have always been a mainstay in treating illness. Even though western medicine requires a substance through a series of tests before getting the stamp of approval, allowing pharmaceutical companies billions in profits, there are those plants that have been accepted for their efficacies based on generations of experience.
Borage, WhiteWillow Bark, and Lavender are some of the most common ingredients blended with base oils or plant silicones to treat those little problems that vex our vanities. With the drive for more environmentally concious and toxin awareness, the potential client or customer struggles with labels and hearsay with little help, unless they devote their lives to researching and comparing laboratory names, INCI names, and proprietary blends to find out exactly what they are getting in the $50.00, 1 oz, bottle of eye cream or serum. Of course, research can be fun, but it takes time.
Greatskin borage leaf cleanser
Periodically I search for products using one ingredient as my guide rather than the product's focus. Instead of looking for general eye cream I will look for something that has Borage or Ginseng. Placing a sheet of paper in coat pocket with a list of other names the ingredient goes by, I like to call these their "stage names", helps. In the case of this eye cream, Borage seed oil smooths and softens, very good for fine lines. Ginseng is found in many skin care products that fight fluid retention so I will look for that if I am worried about puffiness under my eyes.
Bioelements Acneplex™ - Daytime Treatment Gel
Many acne products have Salycilic Acid which acts as an exfoliant. This makes a great anti-aging product as well!
White Willow Bark is something that my nature loving friends swear by, but won't recognize it by its lab name, Salycilic Acid. The arguments about this one are interesting to listen too, but its all natural, regardless of what it is called. In a pinch, a paste of
aspir
in placed directly on a pimple will send it packing before a full 48 hours passes, for most people.
Greatskin Age Defying Milky Cleanser Blended with Pure Essential Oils&Anti-Oxidants
Lavender Essential Oil is one of the best natural cleansers.
Lavender was used by the Roman Empire for personal cleansing, keeping their soldiers from developing nasty infections from reusing personal cleansing items. Remember, they didn't have toilet tissue! I love a bit of Lavender Essential oil in the spray on hair oil I create and use periodically. Lavandula Angustifolia sounds pretty scary but it's the same, wonderfully aromatic oil that the Romans used. It has a reputation that includes soothing nerves, facilitating healing, and toning and revitalizing the skin. Looking for products with this can be tim
e consuming so adding a few drops to my favorite skin cream is great, especially during winter, as long as I don't use it near the eyes.
Don't be afraid to explore products when you need to focus on a specific problem. Sometimes the product that is less expensive and less well known has the perfect ingredient to suit your needs. Your can be realized by planning ahead. As with all skin related issues, analysis is the first step. The GreatSkin® Analysis Questionnaire is a good way to choose which of your personal goals to tackle first!
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