Herbs are a wonderful gift of nature, easily compatible with both human skin and hair. They are used as powerful aids in treating almost any skin and hair problems.

Herbs are friends of man and the human body. Herbal remedies, herbal skin care, herbal beauty products are not looked down upon as they are safe and have very minor side effects. The positive attribute about herbal beauty products is that they have no preservatives, are eco friendly and fairly versatile. Whether it is acne or pimples, white patches or brown, wrinkles or dull skin, herbal beauty products have a cure almost for every problem. Massage and tanning oil, gels, all have their origin in flowers and plants. Among these herbal potions, aloevera stands out distinctly as it finds a place in many preparations.

Herbal facial cleansers mixed with water or honey also act as good facial masks. Natural facial cleansing grains made of white clay, oatmeal, corn meal and tapioca along with few herbs act as good exfoliators. Facial scrubs consisting of coconut, fruits, almonds, plant extracts replace all the harsh chemicals and cater to individual needs and skin type. So, who wouldn't want a soothing effect on the skin?

Rough stringent herbs like spearmint and lime act as good cleansing agents and lavender and ginseng coupled with a mild moisturizer works wonders in getting rid of pore clogging irritants. Herbal moisturizers hydrate the skin and products like cucumber and cantaloupe are not only soft to the skin but also very light. Herbal scrubs containing crushed seed and the pits of fruit are good exfoliators. There is no substitute for herbal products. There might come a time when the herbal market will dominate the beauty market and a complete switchover is effected.

Some of the important herbs known for detoxification, elimination and expulsion of toxins from the body, providing nutrition and stimulation to skin and other vital organs such as liver and digestive system, are Burdock Root, Cascara Sagrada, Dandelion Root, Echinacea Purpurea Root, Fenugreek, Ginger Root, Lactobacillus Sporogenes, Marshmallow Root, Milk Thistle Concentrate, Pepsin, Red Clover Flowers, Sarsaparilla Root and Yellow Dock Root among many others.

No doubt, natural herbal products are skin-friendly and have nearly no side effects and also contain minerals and vitamins to keep your skin healthy. Skin care products must be fragrance free, should not have artificial colors, should be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. We very well know that sometimes beauty problems are born out of dietary imbalances and proper care must be taken of from that angle. Weak fingernails symbolizes calcium deficiency while lusterless hair indicates silicon deficiency. Dull and dry skin requires more vitamin D. Green tea, calendula, linden, chamomile and rosemary are some of the natural herbal products that work quite well as sunscreens and skin revitalizers.

For ex - one should choose lip balms with Aloe Vera for they are soothing to the cracked and dry lips. Other herbal lip balms can include Apricot, Bee Propolis, Beeswax, Camphor, Castor Oil, Golden Seal, Icelandis Moss, Jojoba Oil, Menthol and/or Squalane. Don't be cruel with the nature and also with yourself.