10 Natural Herbs that Make You Beautiful

Forget expensive skin care products loaded with chemicals, there are plenty of natural herbs that will have your complexion glowing and give you shiny, luscious hair. The best part is that most of them taste good too so you can incorporate your beauty routine into healthy, delicious meals in addition to yummy smelling masks and oils.

People have been using herbs for natural beauty since ancient times because they work — they’re just not quite as alluring as skin potions made with exotic ingredients and precious metals. However, in the past few years more and more women have begun choosing natural herbs over traditional beauty products for a variety of reasons including: to detox, for sensitive skin or because they want to take a more holistic approach to skin and hair care products. Lead in-house herbalist for London-based Neal’s Yard Remedies, Tipper Lewis tells Vogue, «Things that are classically used for detoxification—like nettle, dandelion, cleavers, and marigold—make a really lovely combination for skin.»

1. Lavender

Lavender doesn’t just smell delicious and calm your nerves, it’s oil is also fantastic for skin care. It fights wrinkles, promotes healing and prevents acne.

2. Thyme

Thyme oil has been one of the favorite herbs for natural beauty in the Mediterranean for centuries. It can be used topically to prevent acne and prevent hair loss.

3. Licorice

Research has found that licorice extract can actually stimulate your skin to produce it’s own UV-blocking antioxidants. With all of the recent controversy about toxic sunscreen, that’s great news!

4. Turmeric

Turmeric, which contains curcumin, is fantastic for your whole body. It’s an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory and an antibacterial so it’s good for people fighting things like acne, rosacea or eczema. You can include in your daily diet or use it in a mask.

5. Gotu Kola

This is one of the oldest, most beneficial natural herbs you’ve never heard of. Gotu Kola has been used in China and India for thousands of years to treat wounds and speed healing. It’s also amazing for fighting wrinkles, stimulating new cell growth and strengthening your skin.

6. Calendula

Calendula is related to skin-soothing aloe vera and witch hazel. You can use it to alleviate sunburn pain and to treat minor cuts and scrapes as well as eczema.

7. Rosemary

Rosemary is not only a great skin and hair treatment, it’s also been shown to improve memory. Add it to food or use it as a topical oil; this natural wonder fights dandruff and promotes hair growth. It’s also great for acne, eczema and psoriasis.

8. Cinnamon

Yet another delicious smelling wonder treatment for skin and hair. Cinnamon oil is filled with antioxidants and nutrients that stimulate hair growth and provide UV protection. It also plumps skin and improves collagen growth. Who knew?

9. Laurel

Bay leaf oil may help combat diabetes, it’s a digestive aid and speeds healing. And like so many of the herbs on this list, it fights wrinkles, treats many skin conditions and makes a fantastic scalp treatment.

10. Henna

Last, but not least, if you want to hide those grays or give your natural color a boost, henna is all-natural, non-toxic and it conditions your hair instead of damaging it.

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