Are you puzzled with the thought of how to care for your skin? If yes, then this blog is the right pace to explore for you about your skin. Here we will explore about skin, Functions of skin, common skin issues, causes for skin issues, few tests to perform to know how healthy your skin is, glance of harmful chemicals present in our regular skin products and their health hazards, skin safe herbs, home remedies for skin, why herbs are important for the skin, safe alternatives and choose HERBCIENCE?

Introduction to skin

Frequent cyclic change in the climate does not influence your body’s routine, so you need to thank the largest organ in your body, Skin. Skin, the outer covering of the human body, not only masks the bodily organs, but also functions as a thermal barrier from the outer environment. Any climatic change for that matter, your skin acts as a thermal barrier and protects you from all toxic impurities and infections.

What is skin?

Classical Definition: Skin, the 7 layered covering of the human body that protects the muscles, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, nerves and many more structures within. In a normally built human, skin weighs about 20 pounds.

What are the functions of skin?

Gross functions of skin:

• Sensation
• Thermal Barrier
• Protects bodily organs
• Stores Lipids for insulation
• Protects body from dehydration

What are the commonly seen skin issues?

• Sunburn
• Acne and pimples
• Dryness and oily skin
• Wrinkle
• Pores on skin
• Chemically treated skin

What are the causes for these skin issues? 

• If your skin is sensitive to UV rays or Sun rays, when exposed, it causes red rashes and sometimes small red boils too. This is Sunburn
• Due to unhealthy diet or sweat, or in females during ovulation or menstrual cycle acnes or pimples appear.
• All of us have different skin types depending on your routine, diet and climate. These triggering factors decide on our skin type
• Wrinkle, pores on skin appear with hormonal changes in the body.
• Chemicals are always harmful routine on the skin 

 Is your skin healthy?

Conduct few tests which might indicate, if your skin products are really helping you to repair and rejuvenate your skin:

• Acnes, pigmentation, pimples, should start reducing its frequency in 4 weeks.
• Reappearance of new pimples should reduce in 4 weeks
• Dryness of skin should start reducing in 5- 7 days
• Wrinkles and tan should reduce in 4 weeks
• Sunburn patches should start rejuvenating in 2- 3 weeks

Why is it important to consider herbs for skin?

Let us glance on the regular chemical based skin products and their health hazards when used for a long period.

Therefore it is very essential to cultivate using herbal skin products instead of chemical-based skin products.

What are the skin rejuvenating herbs? 

Traditionally herbs are given priority for all types of skin issues and to maintain the health of normal skin. Skin rejuvenating herbs like Chandana1, Manjistha2, Turmeric3, Lodhra4, Lemongrass5, Usheera6, Aloe vera7, Shea Butter8, Olive oil9 are known for nourishing and rejuvenating the skin’s tone. These herbs are enriched with nutrients like Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Biotin, amino acids, omega-3 Fatty acids and minerals that will enhance skin rejuvenation briskly.

 How to take care of skin at home?

Home remedies to maintain healthy skin:

• Adequate hydration to skin with plenty of fluids and seasonal fruits in diet
•  Regular cleansing of skin with herbs like Chandana, Manjistha, Turmeric, Lodhra, Lemongrass, Usheera, Aloe vera
• Regular moisturizing with creams and body lotion
• Regular check on body vitals for any dysfunctional routine
• Quality physical activities and meditation to avoid stress.

Why are herbs prioritized for skin rejuvenation? 

The significant tie up with herbal phyto-components and skin products. In order to accomplish healthy skin, emphasize on herbal skin products which are entitled to skin rejuvenation, smoothening, improve complexion, protect from UV ray, maintains moisture in the body, heals acnes, deep cleansing, with anti-wrinkle property and also improve blood circulation for the skin. Fatty acids like oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid and stearic acid are found abundant in herbs like shea butter, olive oil, glycerin which helps in skin lightening and maintaining moisture in skin. Phyo- components like Curcuminoids, Anthraquinone, Kojic acid, Purpurin inhibits the action of Tyrosine, in-turn promoting skin brightening. Saponins present in the herbs provide deep cleansing along with Shea butter , aloe vera, glycerine provide skin hydration and fatty acids like lauric, Myristic, omega 3 & Omega 6 provide moisturizer to the skin. Healthy glowing and wrinkle free skin is achieved with the main protein- collagen, which is produced with abundant presence of vitamin-c. 

What are the safe alternatives for skin rejuvenation?

Maintaining healthy skin is very significant, to achieve healthy glowing skin, one needs to stick to an herbal routine. 

The routine should contain: Deep cleansing for face, lubrication for skin, nourishment for body, nourishment for face, detox for face.

Deep Cleansing by HERBCIENCE Revitalizing Pro-Collagen Face Wash

Benefits:

• Deep cleansing
• Skin conditioning 
• Anti acne

Lubrication for body; HERBCIENCE Rejuvenating Body Massage Oil

Benefits 

• Rejuvenation
• Skin complexion
• Enhance blood circulation
• Relieves body pain

Benefits

• Enhance skin complexion
• Moisturization
• Protects from uv rays. 

Benefits

• Skin glowing
• Skin lightening
• Anti-acne
• Skin nourishment

Benefits

• Anti-acne
• Skin lightening
• Skin nourishment 

Why choose HERBCIENCE?

HERBCIENCE is a 100% transparent brand and all the products are developed by doctors, with the fresh extractions of herbs. They are 100% Natural certified by ECOCERT - COSMOS Natural, a European Standard, AYUSH, Govt. of India, and compliant with MADE SAFE, USA.

Conclusion

The simplest form of skin care routine includes, deep cleansing, lubrication, nourishment and detox for the body. When all these actions are performed in any chemical-based product, you are actually hurting the body then rejuvenating the body. Therefore it is safe and wise to conclude that the only right way to care for the body is through herbal  usage. Always consider herbal products for skin to keep health hazards at bay. Consider using chemical free HERBCIENCE skin products in place of chemical based skin products.

Frequently asked questions

Reference:

1. Chandana:  https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/ways-to-use-red-sandalwood-powder-for-flawless-skin-kd0818-591283/
2. Manjistha: https://bebodywise.com/blog/manjistha-benefits/
3. Turmeric : https://www.healthline.com/health/turmeric-for-skin
4. Lodhra: https://www.lybrate.com/topic/lodhra-benefits-and-side-effects 
5. Lemon grass: https://www.healthline.com/health/lemongrass-essential-oil
6. Aloe vera: https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/aloe-vera-for-face
7. Shea Butter: https://www.healthline.com/health/shea-butter-for-face
8. Olive oil: https://www.onlymyhealth.com/how-to-use-olive-oil-for-skin-lightening-1588059239