Botanical beauty products are trending, and it’s worth learning the most common and beneficial botanical ingredients to look out for. These five botanical beauty products will be essential staples in your beauty routine in 2023, so get ahead of the trend by learning about them now!
Aloe Vera
Aloe is a great ingredient for moisturising and healing damaged skin. It also makes an excellent additive to any lip balm because it soothes and hydrates lips. Aloe is also important for hair care, as it helps repair damage from heat styling or chemical treatments. Aloe vera can be added to shampoos or conditioners to help repair dry, damaged hair while providing shine and volume. For the eyes, aloe will tighten and de-puff the skin around the eye area while combating dark circles. An aloe leaf can even be used as a toothpaste!
Lavender
If you’re looking for an ingredient that’s versatile and can be used for everything from skin care to aromatherapy, lavender is the one. Lavender has been used for hundreds of years in perfumes, soaps, lotions, and many other beauty products. In addition to its calming scent (which eases anxiety and promotes sleep), lavender also boasts antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin from free radical damage. And if that wasn’t enough, it’s also antibacterial! The result? Cleaner skin and less chance of breakouts or irritation.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Most people know apple cider vinegar as a great remedy for upset stomach, but it can also be used as an exfoliator, to help reduce dandruff, and to combat acne. In fact, there are many benefits of using apple cider vinegar daily. It will improve your skin’s elasticity and shine, balance the pH levels of your skin and hair, and help with preventing or healing sunburns. If you’re looking for another way to protect your skin from wrinkles, try adding some apple cider vinegar to your face masks. Just mix about 2 tablespoons into yogurt before applying it onto your skin.
Argon Oil (Argania Spinose)
Argon Oil is extracted from the seeds of an argan tree native to Morocco. The oil is rich in vitamin E, Omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. These properties make it a natural moisturiser, but it also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Argon oil has been shown to be effective at treating eczema and psoriasis when used topically on skin. It’s best to avoid taking this as a supplement because it can interfere with your body’s ability to produce its own vitamin E.
Bentonite Clay
The healing power of bentonite clay was originally discovered by the ancient Egyptians who used it to heal wounds, as well as for its healing properties to help soften skin. It is an all-natural ingredient that has been used since time immemorial and has only become more popular in recent years. Bentonite clay is also an excellent product to use as a hair mask when your locks are suffering from lacklustre volume or frizziness. Just leave it on for around 15 minutes before washing out with water; you will be left with bouncy and sleek strands. Don’t forget to rinse off with cool water too!
Cedarwood oil
Long used as a perfume, cedarwood oil has many medicinal and skin care benefits. Its strong yet pleasant odour is typically associated with masculinity, but it’s also been used for centuries to treat acne and eczema. Though the full effects are unknown, studies show that using cedarwood oil may reduce anxiety symptoms and help balance hormones.
Chamomile
Botanical beauty products are a great way to pamper your skin. This can be done by adding a couple of drops of Chamomile oil to your bath water or putting some on your skin after a shower. It will help heal and moisturise the skin, allowing you to feel refreshed and relaxed. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that work wonders for allergies and colds. It is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C and D as well as minerals such as calcium. These vitamins are essential for repairing the skin from free radicals that damage cells.
