Did you ever know that you can achieve that perfect “clear skin”, with just herbs! Yes, all you need are simple herbs used in your kitchen, to do the trick.
In this article, I will tell you about 6 such super powerful herbs that can be used for your skin to help you get that clear skin you’ve always looked out for. From dark spot reduction, to getting rid of acne to evening out skin tone to reducing wrinkles and fine lines, these herbs can help treat all these problems!
Here are the top 6 best herbs for clear skin:
Matcha
Matcha is very high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which can be very beneficial to skin health and for people with acne. Matcha contains methylxanthines which can help make the skin look more healthy and radiant and gives your skin a glow up by supporting healthy complexion.
Matcha contains a type of plant-based compound called catechin, which helps improve the skin’s appearance and can slow down the signs of aging causing wrinkles and fine lines by preventing the skin from free radical damage. It can help fight dull skin, make the skin texture smoother, keep the skin moisturized and nourished in turn making your complexion more radiant, giving it that perfect glow.
Add 1 tsp of match and 1/4 tsp of turmeric to 2 tbsp of hot water and whisk it really well. Pour vegan milk on top of it along with a sweetener of choice and drink this every morning.
Ginger
Consuming ginger in any form can provide an antioxidant effect to the body and can protect the skin against aging as it improves the appearance of the skin by removing the harmful toxins and stimulates blood circulation, which can help deliver the essential nutrients to the skin.
Ginger can help reduce signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines and can also help even out one’s skin tone. Ginger is rich in antioxidants and can help keep the skin healthy and reduce any sort of external or internal damage to the skin and its texture and complexion.
Make ginger tea for gut health that will result in clear healthy skin. Add 1 inch ginger to 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Strain the ginger and drink this tea.
Turmeric
Turmeric acts as a natural skin moisturizer that can help keep the skin soft and supple and prevent the skin from becoming dry. It can help reduce inflammation with its anti-inflammatory effects and can also help reduce puffiness and lighten the dark circles. It can also prevent the skin from premature aging.
Turmeric is an essential ingredient for those who are looking to brighten and even out their skin tone and for those who have pigmentation; application of turmeric powder can help reduce the appearance of the dark patches on the skin and can prevent the skin from darkening.
Amla or Indian gooseberry
Amla can helps to boost collagen production naturally. It contains richest source of vitamin C and antioxidants that are helpful to keep one’s skin healthy and radiant.
Amla is rich in vitamins and can contribute to cell turnover over a period of time. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that can help cure and heal skin ailments. It can also help lighten the skin and reduce hyperpigmentation and even out skin tone and complexion.
Licorice
Licorice is known to help fight acne and breakouts as it is high in its antioxidant property. It can also help treat dark spots, pigmentation and brighten skin naturally.
For those who have inflammation on the skin, licorice can help treat it with its anti-inflammatory properties. It can also help enhance and even out skin tone and improve one’s complexion and give the skin a radiant glow as it is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and nutrients that can nourish and enrich the skin and its texture.
Drink licorice tea or use licorice powder as a face mask or oil in your skin care routine to brighten the skin.
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola also known as Brahmi can help give your skin a better glow and rejuvenate the skin cells and can be used to treat other skin related problems. It can help increase the levels of the substance collagen in the skin which can thereby improve the overall texture and structure of the skin.
Gotu Kola can also help fortify the skin because it has super effective nourishing properties. It helps strengthen the skin and can also heal many types of skin ailments as it is rich in antioxidants and can keep away most types of skin damage.
Boil some gotu kola leaves to make a tea or add few leaves to your smoothie or salads. READ MORE – 6 BEST and HEALTHY MORNING DRINKS FOR CLEAR GLOWING SKIN