6 Best Natural Ways To Moisturize Your Skin

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Jun 22, 2016 

by chizzy Editorial Team

Most of us think that “natural” is code for better. Unfortunately, just as there are good and bad synthetic ingredients, there are good and bad natural ones. To help you with your selection, we have a list of 6 natural herbs that you can use to moisturize your skin. Next time you go shopping, stock your home with these!

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has six antiseptic agents which provide antimicrobial activity. Aloe vera applied to the skin has the ability to penetrate the skin’s layers and reach the deepest body tissues.

2. Calendula

Calendula is wonderfully healing for chapped, irritated and inflamed skin, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, age spots, stretch marks, varicose veins, corns, warts and most other skin disorders.

3. Chamomile

Chamomile is a soothing herb, an excellent emollient and heals inflamed skin, burns, wounds, rashes, acne, stings, bruises and sores. Topical application and ingestion in the form of tea can both be beneficial.

4. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can help create a thin imperceptible layer that recreates the soothing benefits that our own skin produces and prevent moisture evaporation. It effectively delays the onset of wrinkles and skin sagging, which becomes prominent with age. It also helps in treating various skin diseases like psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

5. Neem Oil

Neem oil helps to prevent wrinkles and repair dry skin by functioning as a natural skin protectant and moisturiser. The oil relieves dry skin and soothes itching, redness and irritation. It also improves general skin health and combats bacterial infections such as acne, boils and ulcers.

6. Peppermint

Peppermint has menthol in it which has a cooling effect on the skin. This cold sensation occurs because the nerve cells sense the cold without actually changing the temperature. Menthol calms the heat of inflamed joints and sore muscles.