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Since the early days of mankind, the topic of skin care and beauty has always been at the forefront, and herbal skin care is no exception.

However, skin care has transformed in a big way. Herbal skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin care routines.

Rapid advancement in chemical processes and mass production has all but eliminated the once common herbal skin care treatment remedies.

The change to chemical skin care from herbal can be blamed on our lack of knowledge, laziness and to the mass production of skin care.

If fact, even herbal skin care treatments have become mass produced. While this is good in some respect, the fact that these herbal remedies have been diluted with preservatives to increase shelf life is a disappointment. Simply put, these herbal remedies with preservatives are not as potent as their homemade versions.

However, it seems that things are changing fast and more people are now opting for natural and herbal skin care routines.

Even though we have the knowledge and understanding of the benefits of homemade herbal skin care treatments, the majority of us still opt to purchase products from the commercial market rather than make them ourselves.

A perfect example of an herbal skin care treatment is Aloe Vera. It is an extract from the Aloe plant.

Aloe Vera aids in healing cuts and treating sun burn due to its power as a natural hydrant. Aloe, when freshly extracted, has amazing abilities to help soothe the skin.

In addition to Aloe, there are several herbs that are known as powerful cleansers. Dandelion, lime, rosemary and chamomile are excellent for such purposes. They are especially effective when used in combination with other herbs such as tea.

Finally, one must mention the antiseptic qualities of herbs. Effective herbal skin care is part of an overall process which includes herbs such as marigold, fennel, thyme and lavender for the maintenance of healthy skin tone.

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