Anti-Aging Botanical Extract Education for Natural Skin Nourishment.txt

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Anti-aging products have permeated the market place in the last several years. As we all age, our goal is to age gracefully and maintain the healthiest skin that we possibly can. As we work to repair skin damage from years of living, such as wearing moisturizer with SPF 15 to prevent sun damage and achieving a healthy diet, we also want to improve skin nourishment. Skin nourishment is the only way to get and maintain better skin tone and complexion. Healthy skin is easily recognized by the clear, unblemished, rosy glow of the skin. Skin nourishment needs vary from person to person, skin type to skin type. Although most natural anti-aging products do not contain harsh chemicals, we need to be pro-active and understand what natural ingredients are best for our skin, and choose our products accordingly. A lot of anti-aging products are botanically based. What this means is that the skin products key ingredients are made from plants and herbal extracts, oils, fragrances and vitamins. Understanding what the individual botanical ingredients are meant to do for our skin is the first step in choosing the best natural skin care products for our age and skin type. Different botanical extracts meet a variety of skin nutrition needs. Following is a botanical glossary of some commonly used botanical extracts that are found in today's anti-aging products. Astringents: Alfalfa, Citrus, Orange peel,Lemon, Ivy, Dandelion, Plantain Antibacterial: Dandelion, Eucalyptus Antioxidant: Grapefruit Anti-microbial: Honeysuckle, Thyme Aromatic: Lavender Anti-inflammatory: Mugwort, Mulberry, Pansy Emollient: Algae, Passionflower Fruit Extract Exfoliate: Apple, Green Tea, Sugar Cane Calms, Reduces Response to Irritation: Chamomile Cleans, Conditions: Rose Petal, Carrot, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Sage, Yarrow Moisturizes: Aloe Vera, Mugwart, Orchid, Passionflower Fruit, Wheat Germ Protects Skin: Wheat Germ, Alfalfa, Aloe Vera Reduces Oiliness, Refines Pores: Birch Leaf, Cucumber, Rosehips, Witch Hazel Removes Impurities: Cucumber, Watercress, Witch Hazel Tones, Stimulates, Rejuvenates: Cornflower, Lemongrass, Nettle, Watercress Smoothes, Soothes, Softens: Althaea, Irish Moss, Kelp, Sage, Nettle, Papaya, Rose Petal, Balm Mint, Clover, Kelp, Lavender, Licorice, Marjoram, Green Tea, Plantain, Yarrow


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