Emollient Herbs And Oils: Soften And Soothe Skin
Emollients are the key ingredients in skin care that soothe and protect irritated or inflamed skin, moisturize, and help replenish the skin's natural oils. When used topically on the skin, herbs that are rich in mucilage are called emollients. Natural vegetable, nut and seed oils are emollients that lubricate and help skin remain smooth and pliable. Emollients are important to those with serious skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, as well as anyone with dry, irritated or aging skin.
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Acacia , Acacia senegal -
Almond Oil, Prunus dulcis -
Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe vera -
Apricot Oil, Prunus armeniaca -
Argan Oil, Argania spinosa -
Avocado, Persea americana -
Borage Seed Oil, Borago officinalis -
Castor Oil, Ricinus communis -
Coconut oil, Cocos nucifera -
Colt's Foot, Tussilago farfara -
Comfrey Leaf and root, Symphytum officinale -
Elm, Slippery, Ulmus fulva -
Grindelia, Grindelia spp -
Hazelnut Oil, Corylus avellana -
Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia chinensis -
Kukui Nut Oil , Aleurites moluccanus -
Marsh Mallow Root, Althaea officinalis L. -
Neem, Azadirachta Indica -
Oats, Avena sativa L. -
Sea Buckthorn Oil, Hippophae rhamnoides -
Shea Nut Butter, Butyrospermum parkii -
Sunflower, Helianthus annuus -
Tamanu Oil, Calophyllum inophyllum -
Violet Leaf, Viola spp
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