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Herbal Extracts- How they work to improve the skin
Many skin creams contain herbal extracts. Many of these extracts have been used for centuries and have certain “folk tale” wisdom associated with them. With the advent of modern science, however, we have been able to actually break down the extract into components and see how they effect the skin. Many of the extracts contain individual components that have been proven to have beneficial effects. For example, there have been some recent studies regarding the benefits of ursolic acid on the skin, and this is a major ingredient of Thyme Extract.Now that we know what is in these extracts and how they work, we can find perfect all natural ingredients for skin creams.What is interesting is that many of the herbal extracts that have been used as oral supplements are now being used topically in skin cream products. The rationale being, that if they are good for us by mouth, why wouldn't they be good for the skin? A few examples of these are green tea, reservatrol, algae extract etc. Examples of the functions of the herbal extracts used in skin creams are as anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial (anti-bacterial, anti-viral), stimulating, tightening, moisturizing and toning. For specifics as to how each herbal extract works see the ingredients section of my website, www.candescaskincream.com
Rachel Sullivan MD