Skin Tonics: Herbs For Skin Care
Through use of emollients and astringents, irritated and aging skin can be improved. Also skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can be helped with skin tonics using herbs and oils.
See Also: Emollient Herbs and Oils Astringent
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Apricot Oil, Prunus armeniaca -
Argan Oil, Argania spinosa -
Bergamot Oil, Citrus bergamia -
Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis L -
Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora -
Coconut oil, Cocos nucifera -
Copaiba Balsam, Copaifera Officinalis -
Cypress Oil, Cupressus sempervirens -
Fo-Ti Root, Polygonum multiflorum -
Forsythia Fruit, Forsythia suspensa -
Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis -
Geranium , Pelargonium graveolens -
Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum -
Jewel Weed, Impatiens capensis -
Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia chinensis -
Juniper Berries, Juniperus communis -
Kukui Nut Oil , Aleurites moluccanus -
Lemongrass, Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus -
Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera -
Neem, Azadirachta Indica -
Peppermint, Mentha piperita -
Poke Root, Phytolacca americana -
Pomegranate, Punica granatum -
Rose, Rosa spp -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
Shea Nut Butter, Butyrospermum parkii -
Solomon's Seal, Polygonatum biflorum -
Spikenard, Aralia racemosa -
Tamanu Oil, Calophyllum inophyllum -
Vetiver Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides -
Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus
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