When it comes to skincare and cosmetics, sometimes the cure is as bad as the affliction. By using natural remedies, you can reduce the risk of causing further irritation and potentially introducing harmful toxins to the skin.
Fortunately, various plants can be used as powerful remedies for skin protection. Here are four natural products to add to your medicine cabinet.
Argan Oil
Argan oil is harvested from the seeds of the argan tree, a plant found only in Morocco. In Morocco, this product is used commonly in both beauty and culinary applications. What makes argan oil so beneficial is the numerous nutrients, fatty acids, and antioxidant properties. These help with cellular regeneration and healing. While that’s not everything you need to know about argan oil, those reasons alone make it an ideal product to have on hand.
Use argan oil to nourish and moisturize skin, hair, and nails without causing irritation. It is also beneficial for eczema, wound healing, and scar minimization. Unlike many other natural oils, argan oil absorbs quickly and efficiently without leaving a greasy residue behind.
Goat Milk
Goat milk is a natural source of magnesium, calcium, vitamin A and C, minerals such as zinc, selenium, iron, etc. Those are the ingredients that we need to use for exfoliating and nourishing our skin. For instance, pure goat milk soaps not only gently remove dirt from your skin pores but also nourish and hydrate it for a day. They also contain lactic acid which is a natural form of AHA and helps to remove dead skin cells from your skin surface.
Yogurt
Organic yogurt isn’t just a great start to a healthy breakfast but it also has properties that can help heal and protect the skin. If you experience a bad sunburn, applying yogurt to the burned area can provide instant relief. It will also stop the burning sensation. The nutrients in yogurt can also rejuvenate the skin to promote healing and minimize peeling.
In addition to its medicinal properties, the lactic acid in yogurt also makes it a great foundation for a relaxing face mask. This face mask minimizes pores and helps exfoliate the skin in a non-abrasive manner. When eaten, yogurt can reintroduce healthy bacteria into the body, improving gut health and boosting immunity. It’s truly a product that can heal the skin from the inside out.
Aloe
Aloe is a superhero in the natural remedy world. The best part is, you can grow this plant yourself for a renewable source of aloe to use as needed. It is full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and antibacterial properties.
Aloe is an effective treatment for chapped, bleeding lips, burns, scars, canker sores, and acne. Aloe is also useful to have on hand if you enjoy making DIY non-toxic natural beauty products. For example, face moisturizer, lip balm, toothpaste, and even mascara. Many surgeons recommend aloe application as a component of patient aftercare. There are studies regarding the use of aloe in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, ulcers, and constipation.
Cucumber
Cucumber has long been a commonly used natural remedy for puffy eyes and dark circles. It can also be used to cool down burned skin and provide nourishment when used in a bath. For those with sensitive skin, replacing alcohol-based toners with a cucumber water and essential oil rinse. This can help prevent or reduce acne without irritating or drying the skin.
Cucumbers can rehydrate burned skin and reduce inflammation. Applying cucumber onto the skin would greatly boost one’s skin complexion.
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