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7 Herbs To Grow In Your Beauty Garden
Herbal versuscosmetic products, there is really no competition. From cleanser, toner to moisturiser, we would rather use herbs for our skin care.
And why shouldn't we, it is skin-safe, involves no toxins, and it shows results far better than any cosmetic products we can get our hands on.
This got us thinking! Why not grow these herbs for skin care at home, instead of dashing off to grocery stores every time we ran out?
And we know, in this congested city, where space is non-existent, growing your own garden can seem like an impossible dream.
However, the easy herbs that we are going to discuss for our beauty garden are tiny enough to be grown in our window sill or balcony.
And from dry skin, acne, wrinkles to pigmentation, these herbs are all that you are going to need to care for your skin.
So, without further ado, here are 7 herbs that you can grow in your beauty garden.
Note:The growth and sustenance of these herbs for skin care, though easy to maintain, also depends on the environmental factors.
Aloe Vera
A must have plant in your beauty garden is aloe vera. Being a powerhouse of aloesin and antioxidants, aloe vera soothes inflammation, cleanses the skin of impurities, shrinks pores and promotes skin regeneration.
Aloe
Vera
Mask
•
Cut
open
an
aloe
vera
leaf,
and
scoop
out
the
gel.
•
Add
a
teaspoon
of
honey,
mix
until
the
ingredients
combine
well.
•
Apply
it
on
to
your
face,
let
it
sit
for
15
minutes
and
then
rinse
it
clean.
Calendula
Anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidants of calendula can soothe inflammation, heal burns and remove sun tan. One of the best herbs for your skin care is calendula.
Calendula
Body
Scrub
1
tablespoon
of
coarsely
powdered
rice
1
teaspoon
of
dried
calendula
leaves
powder
10
drops
of
essential
oil
of
your
choice
Recipe
•
Take
a
bowl,
mix
all
the
ingredients
together,
using
water
or
milk,
make
a
thick
paste.
•
Apply
it
all
over
your
body.
•
Wait
for
30
minutes
till
it
dries.
•
Spritz
your
body
with
water,
once
the
scrub
loosens,
scrub
it
in
a
circular
motion,
rinse
and
pat
dry.
Rosemary
Invigorating
properties
of
rosemary
not
just
soothe
inflammation,
but
also
help
kill
the
infection-causing
bacteria,
stimulate
hair
growth
and
tone
skin.
Rosemary
Scalp
Oil
½
a
cup
of
coconut
oil
1
tablespoon
of
dried
hibiscus
leaves
powder
A
handful
of
fresh
rosemary
Recipe
•
Heat
oil
in
low
flame,
and
add
in
the
hibiscus
powder
and
rosemary,
shredded
into
small
pieces.
•
Let
the
mixture
simmer
for
10
minutes
and
turn
off
the
heat.
•
Allow
the
oil
to
cool
in
room
temperature.
•
Transfer
the
solution
into
an
air-tight
container
•
Massage
the
oil
onto
your
scalp
like
your
regular
oil,
and
see
a
noted
difference
in
hair
quality
and
thickness,
after
first
five
times.
Lavender
Other than its intoxicatingly sweet fragrance, lavender is a powerhouse of antifungal, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties that can clear skin of toxins, soothe acne and reduce blemishes. By far this has got to be one of the best herbs for skin care.
Lavender
Acne
Mask
1
teaspoon
of
lavender
paste
1
teaspoon
of
yogurt
1
teaspoon
of
besan
Recipe
•
Crush
lavender
into
a
smooth
paste,
using
water.
•
Mix
it
with
besan
and
yogurt.
•
Apply
a
thin
coat
evenly
through
your
face
and
neck.
•
Let
it
sit
for
30
minutes
and
then
rinse
it
clean.
Rose
Believe it or not, rose has a high ratio of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin against free radicals, and it helps lock moisture in the skin, keeping it supple and smooth.
Rose
Lip
Mask
1
handful
of
roses
1
tablespoon
of
milk
5
drops
of
essential
oils
of
your
choice
Recipe
•
Soak
rose
petals
in
milk
for
half
an
hour
and
crush
them
into
a
smooth
paste
•
Stir
in
the
essential
oils
•
Apply
a
thick
coat
of
the
mask
onto
your
lips
•
Let
it
sit
for
30
minutes
and
then
wash
it
clean
•
Your
lips
will
be
supple,
plump
with
a
natural
pink
tint.
This
is
oneof
the
best
herbs
for
your
skin.
Basil
Linalool and limonene, present in basil, cleanse the skin of impurities, kill bacteria, shrink pores, stimulate blood flow and boost blood circulation. An ideal herb to grow in your beauty garden is basil.
Basil
Anti-ageing
Mask
1
egg
white
1
teaspoon
of
basil
juice
5
drops
of
almond
oil
Recipe
•
Take
an
egg
white
in
a
bowl,
mix
in
the
almond
oil
and
basil
juice
•
Mix
until
all
the
ingredients
combine
well
until
it
starts
to
froth
•
Apply
the
mixture
evenly
through
your
face
and
neck,
let
it
sit
for
15
minutes
and
then
rinse
Burdock Root
While most of the herbs in this list are meant to be applied topically, this one herb works from within. It dispels body of toxins, which in turn prevents acne and boils. Simply boil burdock root in water and drink the concoction for a month to see the difference. You can also cleanse your face with the solution to remove impurities.
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