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Using Herbs in Skin Care
by Elina Fedotova
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Herbal extracts contain nutrients that
work synergistically.
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When using herbs for skin care … wild,
organic grown herbs are the best. Why?
Because when considering skin care prod-
ucts clients want only the purest ingredients
in their beauty and health formulations.
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Through the extraction
process, herbs can be
extracted into water,
oil, vegetable glycerin
or grain alcohol.
4 Water extraction can be done by simply brewing
herbal tea. You can use it to make herbal compresses
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or blend the tea with powdered masks.
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Herbs usually have multiple health and
beauty effects. As an example, gingko
biloba is a proven memory supplement
because it improves blood circulation
in the brain. It also boosts microcircu-
lation in the skin and is very effective,
especially for rosacea.
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Herbs can be used to help brighten the skin and reduce hyper-
pigmentation. For instance, parsley and licorice are very good
for sun-damaged skin.
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Some herbs can be used to help fight
Calendula, yarrow, chamomile and peppermint help to heal
viral and fungal infections on the skin.
acne and calm inflamed skin. Burdock and dandelion root also
Most are familiar with tea tree oil, garlic
have detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties and are
and onion, but did you know that great-
indispensable for problem complexions.
er celandine can help get rid of warts
and skin tags? Just break the stem and
you will discover an orange juice inside.
Apply it to the problem area once a day.
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Many herbs reduce cellular oxidation and demonstrate anti-aging properties. Rose hips are a
wonderful source of vitamin C and are loaded with many other nutrients helpful for collagen
regeneration. Siberian ginseng has traditionally been known for its anti-aging effects.
Elina Fedotova is the CEO
of Elina Organics and the
founder and president of
the Association of Holis-
tic Skin Care Practitio-
ners. For more than 20
years she has worked as
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a licensed aesthetician, formulator, herbal-
ist and educator. She formulates products
that use the intelligence of nature to heal,
restore and beautify the skin and believes
Herbs can assist in balancing hormones. Extracts
that healthy skin is the result of a balance
from red clover, passionflower and wild yam help between body, mind and spirit. Her goal is
regulate hormonal imbalances and support the skin. to help her clients achieve this ideal.
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