Witch Hazel, an effective herbal extract with good cleansing, soothing, and healing properties, has been used for over a century for a variety of skincare products. There are many natural active constituents in witch hazel including tannins and polyphenols. The tannins in witch hazel make it a gentle, natural astringent and the polyphenols have natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. If applied to the skin it is reported to help ease itching, inflammation, insect bites, minor burns, acne, and calm other skin and scalp irritations. The natural tannins help close pores to give skin a fine, smooth appearance. They also help smooth out fine lines by tightening the skin. Since it not only controls oily skin but also helps balance skin production, it may be good for all skin types. Due to the natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of Thyme, it serves as an effective natural alternative to cosmetic facial and skin cleaners.
Plantain leaves help to reduce the chances of scarring. The antimicrobial properties in the plantain leaf aids in the skin regeneration process which allows the skin to heal properly from a wound. Plantain’s wound healing properties are great for acne treatment and acne prevention.
Chamomile is excellent for conditions such as dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis but it also has mild astringent properties which makes it good for deep-cleaning pores-making chamomile one of the best herbal extracts for acne. Chamomile has also been shown to help ease the symptoms of rosacea and relieve the discomfort of sunburn.
Soothing Calendula is a great natural moisturizer for dry or damaged skin.