Natural Skincare Inspired by Botanicals
Natural Skincare Inspired by Botanicals
There has never been a better time to formulate than today. With plentiful natural ingredients being introduced to the market every year, formulators are now able to produce more helpful products. Here, I have compiled various natural ingredients that are being seen in the industry more frequently because of their benefits to the skin.
Is there anything more sumptuous than coconut oil? Its sweet scent, creamy texture, and many skin benefits turned it into a beauty staple. Pairing coconut oil with essential oils creates a synergy that amplifies the benefits of both ingredients and serves to balance each other out.
A gentle, cooling and refreshing peppermint hydrosol is a must-have in the summer heat. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and cooling effect, it will keep the skin hydrated and soothe irritation and inflammation related to excess sun exposure. Â
The refreshing scent, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activity of rosemary hydrosol makes it an excellent choice for oily and acne-prone skin. It can help tone the skin, manage acne, reduce the skin damage caused by UV radiation, and reinvigorate the mind.Â
Known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-ageing and calming effect, rose hydrosol is often used in skincare products to balance skin tone, hydrate, reduce redness and protect the skin from premature ageing.Â
Tried and true lavender hydrosol is a gentle, natural by-product of steam distillation, which offer numerous skin benefits. It keeps the skin hydrated, tightens the pores, controls sebum production, reduce redness, and keeps insects away among others.
Cocoa butter is a luxurious butter anti-ageing ingredient that smells amazing and can be pair with various essential oils such as cedarwood, frankincense or peppermint essential oil to create unique fragrances.
Shea butter is luxurious and versatile butter that works incredibly well with various essential oils such as bergamot, blue tansy, ginger and lavender.
Aloe vera, gotu kola, green tea, nettles and horsetail are some of the most beneficial herbs known for the tightening effect. They can improve skin’s firmness, elasticity and protect it against UV radiation’s damaging effects.
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