Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : September 9, 2022 10:20 AM IST
Some of the most effective ingredients in your favorite bottles of natural skin care products started in the dirt. So why not try growing your own natural beauty ingredients for a change? Here are 8 plants that are great for your skin and are easily grown in your own backyard or window herb garden.
Chamomile is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps soothe the skin in cases like rashes, eczema and acne. It can also reduce blemishes and pigmentation on the skin.
Sage is a powerhouse for antioxidants and also a very powerful anti-aging herb. It can fight free radicals; act as a natural astringent for oily and acne-prone skin. Aside from these properties, it is also rich in vitamin A and calcium. Both these nutrients play a huge role in faster cell regeneration.
Mint contains a beneficial acid called salicylic acid which helps fight acne and pimples on the skin. It is also an anti-pruritic which means that the juice from mint acts as a soothing agent for itchy and infected skin.
Lavender acts as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory agent and it helps soothe the skin if there is any sort of inflammation or irritation like dermatitis or dryness.
Calendula is another great herb for skin. It has high levels of carotenoids and flavonoids. These are powerful antioxidants which can help heal your wounds faster, increase blood circulation, hydration and also prevent inflammation. It also acts as an anti ageing agent.
Forget about conventional store bought remedies, a herb called thyme can be twice as effective to clear acnes and blemishes from the skin.
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