Chamomile tea is a popular drink known for its calming properties. This versatile herb is not just for making tea, it also has healing properties and natural skin care benefits. Chamomile is beneficial as a natural skin care treatment because of its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to promote cell regeneration. It is also helpful for problem skin affected by rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, scars, spider veins, age spots, discoloration and allergic conditions.
If you're looking to get the natural benefits available from chamomile you should consider creating your own natural skin care treatments at home. They will be less expensive than store bought products and will be completely natural with no irritating chemicals. If you prefer to purchase your products already made look for ones that contain mostly natural ingredients including chamomile.
Chamomile Eye Treatment
The skin around your eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of your face making it more delicate. For a gentle home remedy for tired eyes try soaking cotton pads in cooled chamomile and placing them over your closed eyes for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes rinse with cool water and very gently pat dry with a towel (do not rub).
Chamomile Face Mask
There is nothing like a facial mask to rejuvenate and beautify skin. This recipe is gentle enough for all skin types including those with sensitive skin.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons of chamomile
4 Tablespoons of milk