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Is there anything that can be more natural than the plant, vegetable or herb that comes out of the soil? Highly unlikely, must be the answer to that question. What a shame more people do not grow their own. Human nature always finds the easy route. However, in recent years more people are making an effort to cultivate their own produce and in so doing they are providing natural herbal treatment for their own skin. If the majority of the population took action there would be more herbs to care for your skin.

You will have already read about the virtues and values of carrots, cucumbers and garlic but here are some more herbs with which you may not be too familiar.

Calendula

Although the herb is a prolific and invasive grower in most gardens, the oil it contains is a recommended topical application in the treatment of sunburn, minor burns and other skin inflammation problems. The oil has a compound called lycopene which helps heal and grow healthy skin cells. Its flower can be used as a poultice or mixed with olive oil and applied to your skin. When making a poultice be careful not to apply the crushed steamed flowers to your skin until the consistency has cooled.

Camomile

Camomile is another herb you can grow in your garden. It is effective in the treatment of dermatitis and other skin irritations. Because it contains anti-inflammatory compounds it is used in many skin care products. Like garlic it has bactericidal and fungicidal properties. You may have drunk the herb as a tea and it can be applied to the skin as a compress of camomile tea.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed is also known as linseed. When crushed and soaked in hot water it becomes a gruel-like consistency, which can be applied as a compress or poultice. It is an excellent treatment for boils, sores and many other skin disorders.

If you are involved in the care and management of horses, you will know that boiled linseed is a traditional additive to horse food for maintaining good condition especially in the winter period.

Purslane

Purslane is a plant and a great source of Vitamin E. This means it helps to keep your skin healthy and gives it a supple feel. Like spinach it can be steamed or boiled before eating. It can also be used as a poultice when you reduce it to a mash before applying it to your skin.

Tea Tree

Finally, there is tea tree, which like garlic, is anti-bacteria- and anti-fungal. Tea Tree oil gives good results when treating many skin infections. It is particularly effective in getting rid of toenail fungus.

As many of these herbs are used in cosmetics, knowing a little about them can help you when selecting a skincare product. It is your guide to choosing a natural skin application.

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