Herbs for good looks

Herbs can be used for beauty in original or compound form. They act against the internal impurities and external toxins of our body, add additional nutrients to it, make it glow and shine. Here are some common herbs that you can make use of instead paying a visit to your beautician.

Turmeric:

Turmeric is mainly used to ensure glowing, bright skin. Turmeric face masks are extensively available in beauty parlours for their skin-friendly treatment that prevents bacterial infection. Turmeric pastes cure pigmentation, maintain the pH factor and are constantly applied on the neck, face and over-all body to enhance the complexion and brightness of skin.

Sandle wood:

Sanddle wood is internally as well as externally applied to our body. The external application of sandle wood is through oil, stick, powder and paste derived from the herb. The aromatic essence of sandle wood has made it a favorite of the beauty industry. It possesses various soothing qualities that effectively work against skin ailments and allergies. Sandle wood herbal face pack and scrubs made from sandle wood powder cleanses our skin thoroughly and brings a healthy glow to it. Sandle wood is a principal cooling agent and comes to utmost use during the warm days.

Kohomba:

This herb is used as a skin cleanser, odour remover, against acne, psoriasis and eczema and to treat common hair problems like dandruff. Kohomba powder and kohomba oil. Crushed or grounded kohomba leaves are mixed with water and drunk for burnished skin. In Ayurveda the bitter kohomba leaves are used to counter body's high sugar levels which are cited as a primary cause of various skin diseases. Kohomba oil is an essentially favoured item for hair cleansing and nourishment.

Rosemary:

The uses of Rosemary in beauty care can be put under three categories: skin, scalp and hair treatment. This herb provides a refreshing look to our skin by revitalizing and energizing our dead cells. Rosemary oil comes to fullest use in scalp massage which is done to prevent premature hair loss. The shampoos, lotions and other hair care products of Rosemary takes adequate care of our hair nourishment. Other extracts of this herb include perfumes and soaps.

Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is used comprehensively in skin care. It heals skin irritations and scars. The primal effect of this herb comes from its sharp soothing properties. A face mask of this plant is prepared by mixing honey and Aloe Vera for effective skin treatment. It is used in various forms like shampoos, sunscreens, soaps and gels. This herb is also used to cure hair loss.

Henna:

Though predominantly used in hair nourishment, henna is also applied on the skin in various forms. For hair care henna paste is made from the powdery extract of henna plant.

It is then mixed with egg white and thoroughly applied for thick, shiny hair. Combining with coffee powder, nelli powder and onion peels, henna makes a perfect hair conditioner. Henna is also used to colour the body, primarily hands and feet and for making temporary tattoos on the skin.

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