Chamomile extract for achieving beautiful skin

Chamomile is among the most ancient medicinal herbs. Its preparations are usually used for various ailments like inflammation, hay fever, muscle spasms, hemorrhoids, menstrual disorders, insomnia, wounds, ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders and rheumatic pain. Various preparations of chamomile have been formulated. The most famous among all is chamomile extract. It is used in various skin care products such as face wash and toner due to its excellent benefits for skin health. 

In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of chamomile extract for skin and the home remedies to use it. 

Some of the significant benefits of chamomile extract for skin are:

• It is strong antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that make it perfect for the sensitive and acne-prone skin.
• It has brilliant healing abilities that help to heal minor skin wounds due to its disinfectant properties.
• It assists in combating the irritants by removing the free radicals that damage your skin and speed up the ageing process.
• Its anti-oxidant properties assist in decreasing the minor scars, acne inflammation and breakouts.

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• It’s a natural skin lightener that offers healthy glow to the skin as it restores the natural moisture content of the skin.
• It enhances the penetration and efficiency of other skincare products.
• It is excellent for post-peel application as it soothes and heals the burns.

To enjoy these benefits, you can follow the following home remedies:

• For reducing acne breakouts and redness: You can take the benefit of its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties by preparing its strong tea. Let it cool and rub it on washed and clean skin using a soft cloth. Allow it to stay on the affected area for at least 15 minutes.
• Gentle scrub for glowing skin: To get the even-toned and bright skin, mix freshly prepared chamomile tea with oatmeal and honey to form a thick paste. Apply this paste on your skin and massage it with the help of your fingers to eliminate the dead skin from the face. 
• Face mask for stressed skin: The phytochemicals and polyphenols present in the chamomile work wonder for cell regeneration that helps to decrease the wrinkles and fine lines. To form chamomile face mask, mix chamomile tea with honey and aloe vera. The honey present in this face mask will moisturize, the aloe vera will hydrate, and the chamomile will cool down the skin. You can check about moisturizers by clicking here.
• For puffy eyes: Prepare chamomile tea and black tea. Freeze the two and dab the ice around the eye area for five to ten minutes. The black tea contains high caffeine that assists in constricting the blood vessels and decreasing the eye bags. On the other side, the chamomile assists to soothe the skin irritation.
• For repairing skin: Take one banana and mash it. Mix it with two spoons of chamomile tea. Apply the paste to face and keep it for ten minutes. Now wash it with normal water.

The astringent properties of chamomile tea will reduce excess sebum production. The moisturizing properties of banana will hydrate the skin. The potassium contents, minerals and vitamins such as A, B, C and E, and zinc will promote the synthesis of collagen and decrease the spots.

Now you must be clear about the benefits of chamomile extract and the various home remedies to use it. Therefore, incorporate it in your skincare routine to keep your skin healthy and flawless.