Tag: skin health
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Elevate Your Skin with Aloe Vera
Aloe vera grows in hot, dry climates around the world. With its thick, succulent leaves, this herb has been used for centuries by ancient cultures. Historically, aloe has been used for constipation, colic, skin diseases, worm infestation, type 2 diabetes, and infections. Aloe vera’s ability to soothe and heal skin is widely known. When used for burns,…
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Cucumbers and the Art of Skincare
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is farmed worldwide as a seasonal crop. Native to India, cucumber is a fruit found growing wild in the Himalayas. Cucumbers are composed mostly of water and contain trace minerals and vitamin C. Used in Asian cultures as medicine, it can support a healthy blood sugar and cholesterol as well as prevent constipation. It…
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Protecting Your Skin
Beauty is indeed more than skin deep, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore skin health. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It protects you from germs, wounds, and ultraviolet light. It allows you to feel the world around you through touch with pain, temperature, and pressure sensors. Unsurprisingly, millions of men…
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Calendula: Herbal Remedy for the Skin and So Much More
The use of calendula tea, oil, extract, and tincture dates back to ancient Egyptian culture and early Christianity. Calendula officinalis has many health enhancing properties that can help heal inflamed skin, reduce pain and swelling, and support the renewal of skin cells. The plant compounds found in it’s fiery red and yellow petals contain antibacterial,…
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Probiotics, Gut Health & Glowing Skin
Did you know there’s a close relationship between the health of your gut and the health of your skin? There are many different microorganisms, including bacteria, that reside in the gut and which are often simply referred to as “flora”. Balanced gastrointestinal (GI) flora provides support for the immune system, nutrient absorption, and removal of…
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Help Keep Your Skin in Balance with Burdock Root
Burdock root, seeds, and leaves are recognized for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The herb also has been used to protect liver cells from damage and to help purify the blood. The medicinal effects of Burdock root (Arctium lappa) on the organs of detoxification (liver, gut, and skin) makes it an excellent choice to support healthy skin.…