Oily skin type
Oily skin is shiny and coarser-textured, often with enlarged
pores. It is prone to blackheads and spots. Don't use alcohol to
reduce the oiliness of the skin, as it will only worsen the
problem. Many herbal toners are suitable for reducing oiliness
and tightening the pores (see list of suitable herbs below).
Egg-white makes a nice mild face-mask. Don't over dry the skin;
moisturise with a light lotion. Aim to restore your skin's
acid-alkali balance so that the sebaceous glands cease to
produce such large amounts of oil. Astringent and cleansing
herbs are generally the best to choose when treating an oily
skin. These are: cinquefoil, clary sage, comfrey, cucumber,
dandelion, horsetail, houseleek, hyssop, lavender, lemon balm,
lemongrass, lemon verbena, marigold, mint, parsley, sage, witch
hazel and yarrow. But don't forget that many herbs are suited to
all skin types and that many of the strengthening and
anti-inflammatory herbs (chamomile, cowslip, fennel, lettuce,
elderflower, orange blossom, rose, violet) are suitable for oily
skins.
Combination skin types
The person with this skin type will have to follow two beauty
routines, one for the dry areas, and another for the oily. I
think the oily areas balance up more easily in this type of skin
than when the whole face is oily, so don't despair.
Sensitive skin type
This skin is usually fine-textured and often prone to reddish
veins and patches. Keep to light oils and lotions for cleansing
and moisturising, and mild herbal toners and compresses to
soothe the skin and reduce redness and veins. It is usually wise
for people with sensitive skins to stay away from the
stimulating herbs (lavender, lime flower, mint, nettle, sage,
southernwood, summer savory, thyme).
Dull skin
Dull skin has lost the bloom of vitality and the soft glow of
renewal. It looks matt and lifeless. Its acid balance has
slipped. If it is oily or large-pored skin use diluted cider
vinegar or lemon juice, or cucumber juice to balance it. If it
is dry skin, use buttermilk or cucumber juice.
Mature skin type
Older skin can be toned and softened and restored to much of its
former beauty. The skin is a wonderfully regenerating organ,
given encouragement. Use a light hand with makeup if you must
use it, as this dries and ages the skin.
Other Factors that can influence you skin
The foundation of a healthy beautiful skin is diet. Are you
getting sufficient polyunsaturated fats? These are essential to
a healthy skin and do not cause facial oiliness. They are found
in cereal grains, nuts and cold pressed nut and vegetable oils.
Plenty of vitamin C is fundamental to a beautiful skin, because
it builds collagen and elastin, the bonding and structural
substances which give tone and resilience. There is no need to
resort to tablets. Eat bean sprouts, green and red peppers,
black currants, oranges and lemons. Then there are guavas and
rosehips, so your diet need not be restricted or dull. There is
infinite variety to suit every palate.
Lack of vitamin A can cause dryness of the skin. Eat dandelion,
parsley, watercress, carrots, pumpkins, celeriac.
If your skin is unbalanced, either flaky or too oily, or if your
lips peel, then check your intake of vitamin B foods. Oats,
years, bran, goat's milk, whole rice, sunflower seeds, sprouted
seeds and grains are some of the sources.
About the author:
Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine
and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and
aromatherapist, they have created <a
href="http://www.wildcrafted.com.au">Natural
Skin Care Products
by Wildcrafted Herbal Products</a> to share their 40 years of
combined expertise with you.
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