Lavender as an Anti Inflammatory for Skin Disorders
February 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: Lavender is one of the herbal remedies that can be used as an anti inflammatory in treating bug bites and stings, for treating sunburn and also has soothing properties. As a treatment for sunburn lavender has essential oils that are able to take the burning sting out of the burn and limit swelling of the area.
This is also one of the herbal remedies that the skin readily absorbs the essential oil of lavender and that means it is able to work quickly when applied as an anti inflammatory or to treat sunburn, bug bites or stings.
Lavender can also be used in a soaking bath to treat the whole body when being used to treat rashes and other skin conditions that cover the body for its anti inflammatory properties. The lavender oils for adding to baths, lavender creams, lotions and oils can all be found in health and nutrition shops.
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Lavender for Treating Skin Conditions
Lavender is one of the herbals that are known for its scent and for helping in the treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions. Lavender can be found as the scent for lotions, creams, soaps and other skin care products, but when used as an herbal it is used as an all purposed skin care remedy.
Lavender oil has been used throughout history as it has antiseptic properties that the ancient Romans took advantage of, something that was used on the battle fields of World War I and II for preventing infection and also as a pain reliever when medical supplies were low. There are records of lavender being used during epidemics by the Parisians, Greeks and Romans as an aromatic in the rooms of the sick.
The lavender is an herbal that has been used in treating acne and other skin disorders due to its antiseptic properties that can assist the skin in healing to become healthy skin.
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Herbal Toners for Skin Care
Toners are an important part of skin care regiments, these are designed to tighten the skin, by tightening the pores and that means it is a way to help avoid skin disorders like acne. These when natural are made from things like rose or orange water, and made in a way similar to brewing tea.
The orange peel or rose petals are placed in a container and boiling water is poured over them, this is steeped over night and the natural water is then used on the skin as a toner at room temperature. This works to treat the skin because toner is a hydrosol and both orange peel and rose petals have hydrosol properties.
One other natural thing that can be used as a toner is Witch Hazel, this is purchased in department stores, grocery and drug stores. While it is able to tone the skin it also has the properties in it that can keep from drying the skin even when used regularly.
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Natural Egg Face Lift
Eggs can be an iatrical part of skin care that even when the person is suffering from rosacea or acne this natural remedy will not interfere with medications or treatments being used on the skin. Instead what a natural egg face lift can do is to tone the skin, smooth fine lines and make it appear healthier.
To prepare this type of natural face lift remedy eggs and sugar are needed.
- Two eggs whisked until the yolks are completely mixed with the white of the egg and it appears as one mass.
- One teaspoon of sugar is combined with the eggs gradually so that it mixes in and does not form clumps.
- This egg and sugar mixture is applied to the face and is to be left on the face for twenty-five minutes.
- The face is then cleaned using a wash cloth and warm water so none of the egg and sugar mixture residue is left on the face.
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Natural Face Lift
The natural skin care regiment includes a natural face lift, which is non surgical and it also helps to tighten the skin and thereby reducing pore size. This means there is less chance of black heads forming and things such as dirt collecting in the pores.
The ingredients needed are few and help to firm the skin, kiwi or lemon peeled and one spoon of honey is what is needed. There is also a need for a blender or fork, the citrus is then mashed with the fork.
- The fruit is mashed and extra liquid is then strained from the fruit.
- The strained juice is then mixed with the honey
- This mixture is applied to the face and should be left on for twenty minutes.
- After the amount of time that the mixture is left on the face it is then rinsed from the face with warm water.
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Vitamin K for Skin Treatment
Vitamin K is one of the little known vitamins by many people when it comes to skin care and this is one vitamin that has a lot of benefits for the skin. Vitamin K is found in topical treatments and is one of the best defenses against dark circles under the eyes and discoloration.
There are other benefits when using vitamin K, like the sued of it as a topical treatment to combat spider veins. Vitamin K enters the skin through the pore and travels to the damaged capillary or arty and helps to clot the blood. This is in many cases what not only causes spider veins, but also causes dark circles.
Once the vitamin K has traveled to where it is able to clot the blood, the tissue then has the opportunity to heal and this results in the fading of dark circles, and spider veins.
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Vitamin E for Skin Care
Vitamin is is one of the most well known vitamins in caring for the skin, to prevent premature aging and is found in many creams or lotions. Two things that vitamin E is known for involving skincare is its ability to moisturize, but also its ability to promote faster healing of the skin, this is due to the fact that vitamin E is a alpha tocopherol.
Vitamin E is beneficial in repairing dry or rough skin, and it can be found in over-the-counter lotions and creams. Vitamin E can also be found naturally in foods, or supplements can be purchased to avoid deficiencies of the vitamin in the body.
This is also one of the vitamins that has antioxidant properties, which gives it the ability to prevent free radical damage on the skin can be caused by the sun and other environmental issues, pollution and smoking.
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Vitamin D for Skin Care
Vitamin D is one of the vitamins that not only help to build strong bones and teeth, it also is able to assist in promoting healthy skin. This vitamin is considered an antioxidant and anticarcinogen, which are known to play a role in the pigmentation of the skin.
Vitamin D can be found naturally in foods and also from the sun, it can be taken in supplement form to keep from having a deficiency and it can also be found in many skin care products, such as creams and lotions.
This is one of the vitamins that care should be taken as it can be toxic to the body in large amounts, when taken in supplement form. The same is not true, vitamin D is not toxic when the vitamin D is obtained from natural sources, like the sun, although care should be taken to avoid sunburns.
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Vitamin C for Skin Care
Vitamin C is not only good for the health of a human body is also one of the vitamins with the largest benefits in treating skin conditions such as sunburn. There have been studies done that have proven how effective vitamin C is in treating skin as it has antioxidant properties that defend naturally against free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can result in aging of the skin, and these can be caused by pollution, smoking and even prolonged sun exposure.
Vitamin C is L-ascorbic acid, which can be used in protecting the skin from UV damage, but it can also be beneficial in reducing discoloration in the skin. When used on the skin to protect against UV damage, it should be used in conjunction with a good sunscreen to protect the skin.
One of the proteins that is extremely beneficial to the skin is collagen and vitamin C is able to enhance the synthesis of collagen. The importance of collagen is that is it is a protein that is strengthening the structural support and resilience in the skin. This helps to prevent the formation of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Vitamin C can be found in supplements and it can be found naturally in citrus fruits, juices’, as well as other vegetables.
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Vitamin B for Skin Care
vitamin B has the ability to help the skin retain moisture and also have a glow, for this reason this is one of the more popular vitamins that can be found in skin care products. Vitamin B 3 also known as niacin and vitamin B 5, which is pantothenic acid can be found in many different types skincare products.
Vitamin B 5 has been used for many years in skin care products due to its ability to moisturize the skin, where vitamin B 3 as nothing is quite as long but has been found to be an alternative to using exfoliators that are harsh to the skin such as glycolic, salicylic and other acids that are used in exfoliating products. Vitamin B 3 is also one that is often used in combination with Vitamin E in lotions and creams for the body to prevent dry or rough skin.
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