Botanical Skin Care Products
Botanical skin care products are made specifically with extracts and oils from plants and flowers. They can help relieve the symptoms of acne or change the effects of aging. It is not a  new concept for botanical skin care products to be used. They have been used as a base for years in mineral makeup - well known for their ability as functional cosmetics.
They have been a part of beauty routines for hundreds of years. With the added experience of modern research to back up the longstanding legends and lore behind these natural ingredients, we cannot get back to our roots and protect our skin from damage.
Japanese Skin Care Culture
The Japanese culture has used seaweed on their skin to provide a youthful and healthy condition. Wakame is a specific type of seaweed that is also a food they use in various soups and to give their skin the nutrients it requires.
Research indicates that Wakame has components that will improve the condition of the skin and is a great thing to add to skin care products in the modern age. Wakame is also an antioxidant which heals past damage done by the environment and internal issues.
Brazilian Skin Care Ingredients
The Brazilians have found many plants grown locally that are wonderful for skin care prod ucts. The first is the passion fruit known as Maracuja. It possesses natural moisturizers and is close in makeup to the oils found in our own skin. It can also regulate the production of the oils in our own skin.
The second Brazilian ingredient found to be useful in skin care products is the Babassu. It has a waxy finish to it and comes from the palm kernel. It makes the skin feel smooth and soft. It also relieves itching and helps to heal eczema problems.
Safe And Effective Products
Skin care products containing botanicals are not good without the addition of some sort of Vitamin E. Grapeseed oil is good for adding Vitamin E to the skin but also has antioxidant qualities and fatty acids to repair the damage. Additionally, Vitamin E is a natural preservative allowing for a longer shelf life. This allows many of the natural, organic or botanical creams, scrubs, and serums to avoid using what some believe to be harmful preservatives.
It can be used around the eye area to reduce aging and smooth out wrinkles. It is great for helping to fade the signs of stretch marks.
Nighttime botanicals, such as Shea butter, are so thick that they are better used while sleeping to give them extra time to soak into the skin. Your botanical skin care products should be as close to natural as possible to get the full effects of what they have to offer. They can be considered a safe choice and effective. |
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Botanical Extracts in Skin Products
Despite the progress that has been made in the cosmetics industry, many of the tried and true botanical ingredients that have been used for centuries have proved to be the most beneficial for our skin. With on-going worries concerning pre-mature aging, skin cancer and related diseases, there has been a renewal of interest in natural, organic and botanical ingredients and products.
In particular, "botanical" most often refers to the oils, extracts, juices or powders that arre derived from plants, fruits, berries, nuts, or trees. These "extracts" can be derived through reduction by boiling, steaming, squeezing, or drying. For high concentrations, seperation may be required to produce the purest product (ingredient).
In turn, these extracts have been found to have restorative or medicinal uses. Many are commonly formulated in herbal remedies, supplements and vitamins, medicines, muds, body scrubs, salves, and hair and skin care products. Because of their natural occuring origin, many believe they are the safest way to achieve the curative benefits vs. relying on chemical compounds |
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