On this page you will find tables of Essential Oils to AVOID during pregnancy, Which herbs to use for what skincare problem, and various specific treatments for skincare problems.
ESSENTIAL OILS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY
basil
camphor
caraway
cedar
camomile
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cinnamon
clary sage
fennel
hyssop
juniper
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marjoram
myrrh
nutmeg
oreganum
pennyroyal
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pepermint
rosemary
sage
thyme
wintergreen
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HERBS FOR SKIN TONING
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problem:
wrinkles
spots
spots and blemishes
greasy
dilated veins
dry, combination
eczema
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helpful herbs:
lemon balm, lime flowers
elderflowers, leaves or berries
watercress
cinquefoil, sage, witch hazel
coltsfoot, camomile
marigold
burdock, blackberry, strawberry leaves
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HERBS FOR INFUSION (FACE MASKS)
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problem:
wrinkles
greasy
dry
large pores
teenage acne
spots
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helpful herbs:
fennel
yarrow
eldeflower
sage, horsetail
dandelion, nettle, daisy
burdock, sorrel, thyme
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TREATMENTS
ACNE
-oatmeal exfoliator
-spots: daily wash face with clear glycerine soap, gently massage with 1 tsp caster sugar, rinse. You will see results in 10 days.
-tone or mask with herbs as in tables above.
BLACKHEADS
Smooth sweet almond oil on area, apply hot towels to soften deep embedded dirt and loosen enough to push out with a tissue wrapped around fingers.
PUFFY EYES
cucumber or potato slices, camomile tea bags, iced witch hazel on cottonwool.
TIRED EYES, BAGS, DARK CIRCLES
Melon slices are a good remedy for all of the above.
SUN-DRIED SKIN
Sweet almond oil, jojoba oil.
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