If you are like me, you probably search high and low for quality botanical skin care but you could do with some guidance about just what you should be looking for. There are a number of excellent natural ingredients you should look out for but I've narrowed it down to just the three I consider the most essential.
If you're shopping for botanical skin care products, you're looking for products that are plant-based, pure and effective. Not all cosmetic manufacturers, even those who describe themselves as natural or organic, can hit the mark on all these criteria but below are the key ingredients to look for on the label.
Phytessence wakame
This is an extract from a Japanese sea kelp. It is a powerful antioxidant and is rich in sodium, iron, potassium and calcium. It is also rich in B vitamins which help to soothe inflammation.
Phytessence Wakame also inhibits the activity of an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, an acid helps to keep collagen and elastin fibers together to reduce the visible effects of aging.
One of the active ingredients in wakame also protects against exterior damage caused by the sun and environmental pollution. This is a rare ingredient in botanical skin care but definitely one to look for.
Babassu
Babassu is a wax made from a palm that grows in the Amazon region of Brazil. It soothes dryness and inflammation and creates a barrier to keep out grime.
Active manuka honey
Active manuka honey is a New Zealand honey derived from the manuka bush. It heals blemishes such as acne and can alleviate more serious conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It has powerful antibacterial properties that prevent harmful organisms entering any broken skin and so makes an excellent companion to babassu in any botanical beauty product.
So there you have three essential ingredients you can search for on the labels of your natural beauty products.
It's not easy to find high quality brands that combine these somewhat unusual botanical skin care products but you can get more information about natural beauty care and the products I use myself at my website.
Tasha Sanders publishes research and information about botanical skin care and promotes using only natural, active ingredients--that are safe enough to eat!
Visit Tasha's website at http://www.beautiful-skin-and-health.com to find out more about the cutting-edge products she uses that can help your skin glow with vibrant good health.
