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Good food for dry skin

Good food for dry skin

What would happen if you treated dry skin with ingredients for oily skin? Imagine eating food that disagreed with you. You end up with more problems. So the answer is to give your skin the right food.

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) has been used for centuries in skin care. Its strength lies in its ability to revitalize tissue. It is excellent for the skin.
Hops. Hops are the female flowers of the hop plant. They are antiseptic, soothing, toning and astringent. They may also be effective against cysts.
Chamomile extract has counter-irritant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is excellent for sensitive and allergy-prone skin.
Gotu Kola herb is one of the reported elixirs of life, as is ginseng. Gotu Kola is said to be useful for stressed skin, and to heal wounds, dermatitis, inflammations. It is a valued skin tonic.
Horsetail herb is recommended by the herbalist Kneipp to heal tumours and cancer. It is an effective remedy for psoriasis, dandruff, eczema and similar skin conditions. It has also been praised for its ability to reduce swelling of the eyelids and heal wounds.
Unrefined avocado oil, which is dark green, contains vitamins A, B1, B2, Pantothenic acid and E as well as lecithin. It is excellent for dry and wrinkled skin and has outstanding regenerative properties and restructuring powers to keep skin soft and moisturized. It protects skin from drying and makes it more elastic. Avocado oil is one of the few vegetable oils not derived from seeds; it is pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the avocado pit.
Rosehip seed oil. Bright orange, unrefined rosehip seed oil is used to reduce scarring and facial lines, soften scars and retard premature aging. It is high in vitamin F (essential fatty acids).
Stinging nettle leaf is said to increase micro-circulation of the skin. It stimulates metabolism and is used in the treatment of dark circles around the eyes.
Roman chamomile. The pure essential oil from Roman chamomile flowers is antiseptic and astringent, and has healing properties for dermatitis, eczema, acne and rashes. It is especially effective in treating sensitive, dry and inflamed skin.
Rose. Essential rose oil (also referred to as rose otto) is recognised worldwide as the ultimate rose oil. Approximately 4000 kilograms of petals are required to produce 1 kilogram of pure rose oil. The oil fights many bacteria and viruses, and promotes the healing of wounds and reduces inflammation. It is a natural cleanser for acne, an aid in menstrual complaints, calms the nerves and relieves strained and puffy eyes.
Natural white clay, organic horsetail and nettle to help renew the skin’s surface, promoting a smooth, clear texture.