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Herb, flower and spice blends have been used for centuries in both men and women’s facial care to help treat skin problems, improve skin quality and enhance skin’s appearance.

Below is an overview of some great herbs for facial care and a good starting point to help you choose.

Basil

Basil is a mild astringent and an extremely good cleanser and tonic for skin. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help with a wide range of skin problems including acne. Basil has been used for thousands of years as an anti-ageing remedy due to its high antioxidant content which helps prevent free radical damage.

For mature, acne-prone and oily skin

Calendula

Calendula is known for its calming, anti-inflammatory and skin healing properties. Calendula helps decrease skin irritation and inflammation caused by sensitive and acne prone skin. It is highly effective in treating acne, eczema and inflammation. Calendula nourishes and softens skin.

For dry, irritated and congested skin

Chickweed

Chickweed is useful in treating inflammatory skin conditions as it provides relief from the chronic itching caused by eczema, psoriasis and other skin rashes.

For irritated and itchy skin

Elderflowers

Elderflowers are the oldest known herb cultivated by man. They are mildly astringent and can help soothe dry and mature skin. Elderflower tea has been used for centuries to fade freckles, age spots and blemishes.

Good for acne and mature skin

Fennel

Fennel seeds are used to treat premature ageing and wrinkled skin. Fennel can help clear and tone skin and balance oil production. A great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, fennel seeds are known to have properties that help diminish the effects of ageing.

Good for dry and mature skin

Green tea

Green tea is naturally rich in antioxidants and can help rejuvenate skin cells. A mild astringent, it is used to cleanse, tone and purify skin.

Good for acne prone skin

Helichrysum

Helichrysum is an excellent choice for anti-ageing. It can help heal scarring, minimise fine lines and wrinkles, calm irritation and regenerate skin cells. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties can help acne-prone skin, irritated skin and combination skin.

Good for mature, acne-prone and irritated skin

Hibiscus

Hibiscus is naturally moisture rich which helps skin stay hydrated, soft and supple. It supports the skin to maintain its elastin by decreasing the activity of elastase to keep skin looking soft and youthful.

Good for mature skin

Honeysuckle

Both the honeysuckle flowers and leaves can be used to help stimulate circulation. Honeysuckle has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve skin rashes, including eczema and psoriasis. Honeysuckle is also used to help treat and cure acne on the face and body.

Good for irritated and acne-prone skin

Jasmine

Jasmine flowers have skin-softening properties and are beneficial to dry, sensitive or inflamed skin. Jasmine has antibacterial and antifungal properties and can help nourish skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and increase skins elasticity.

Good for dry skin

Lavender

Lavender has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties that can be helpful to acne sufferers. Its ability to balance oil production makes lavender a great choice for those with combination skin. Lavender helps calm stressed skin and increases blood circulation.

Good for dry, mature and oily skin

Marshmallow

Marshmallow root has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that soothes skin helping to calm irritation and inflammation. Valued for its ability to soften, marshmallow helps skin to maintain its natural moisture level without increasing oil production. It also helps to tone skin and help with blemishes.

Good for irritated, oily and dry skin

Nettle

Nettles have a natural ability to calm and soothe inflammation, making them the perfect choice for dry or irritated skin. Nettles contain numerous antioxidants that help reduce free radical damage and provides anti-ageing benefits.

Good for irritated and mature skin

Peppermint

Peppermint has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. It helps stimulate nerve endings and increases local blood flow, which helps prevent skin drying out. Cooling, refreshing and revitalising, peppermint helps tone and clarify skin.

Good for congested and dry skin

Rose petals

Rose has healing properties that are useful in treating mild inflammation. These petals are cleansing, astringent, toning, moisture retaining, stimulating and soothing. They help to moisturise and nourish skin. Rose is particularly beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types.

Good for dry, sensitive and maturing skin

Rosemary

Rosemary helps stimulate blood circulation by improving blood flow. As an invigorating toner and astringent, rosemary helps restore skin’s elasticity. Great for dull, lifeless and oily skin.

Good for dry and congested skin

Saffron

Saffron has active compounds that work against inflammation, hyperpigmentation and premature skin ageing. Saffron has amazing healing properties that help heal wounds, remove scars and give blemish-free skin.

Good for inflamed and mature skin

Star anise

Due to its phenol-containing constituents, star anise provides antioxidant protection that protects skin by neutralising free radicals. Star anise is a true favourite in the fight against ageing, helping to slow the formation of wrinkles.

Good for mature skin