3 Herbs To Take For Acne Relief

People use many methods to get rid of acne.  Some of these are pharmaceutical but they tend to carry some side effects that most of us do not want to have to deal with.  It is always a better idea to try and cure something naturally so that you don’t mess anything else up in the process.

There are several different herbs that can be taken which will help to clear up your skin, if not get rid of your acne altogether.

These herbs have been used for many years for a variety of different reasons. If you are having a problem with acne or with problem skin, here are three different herbs that you can take which will help to get your body back into balance and to clear up your skin naturally.

• Basil – The Herb has been used for a variety of different reasons but most importantly, it kills bacteria which may be at the root of your acne problems.  Not only that, it helps to clean the blood that may carry this bacteria and keep it within your body.  Basil tea has been taken for many years in order to solve problems like this.  Even the soil where the basil grows become so pure that it is renowned for its healing mud baths.

• Sandalwood – This herb comes from the bark of the Sandalwood tree and many people consider it to be great aromatherapy.  By spreading this substance onto your skin, you are going to help to heal it and to give it a healthy glow that will last for quite some time.

• Lavender - As mentioned in a previous post on acne, along with being a great smelling herb, it also helps to reduce inflammation; and has some antiseptic properties which can go a long way in helping you with your acne.  If you love the smell of lavender, you should try using this on your problem skin as well.

• Tea Tree Oil – This is probably one of the better-known herbs that works for acne and it does an excellent job because of its antibacterial properties along with the fact that it is antiseptic in nature.  Make sure you dilute this oil before applying it directly to your skin.

If you have acne and it is worrisome, try these natural herbs first before buying over the counter remedies. They are safer alternatives to removing unsightly acne and skin issues.

Essential Oils For Your Skin

Essential oils are some of the most versatile products of nature. They can be used for a myriad of needs; from emotional to physical to spiritual. For the skin they are just as beneficial. When essential oils are a part of your skin care regimen, they help to bring about long-lasting healing results: Sometimes when nothing else has worked.

Here are a few essential oils that your skin will love.

Clary Sage
Clary sage contains plant chemicals which are very similar to human hormones and act as “hormone precursors”; meaning that he human body can convert them to whatever it needs at the time. Clary sage is beneficial to skin where there is a hormonal imbalance.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus functions much like tea tree oil and is well known for its ability to clear blackheads and blemishes and create smooth skin.

Lavender
Lavender is what I like to call the “good for it all” oil. It is great for so many uses and does little to no harm. Lavender is good for the skin, soothing and calming, and extraordinarily healing for burns and blemishes. It is also very drying and should be used in conjunction with an all natural moisturizer like shea butter or coconut oil – both of which are great for the skin.

Sandalwood
Sandalwood oil has a mild fragrance and is extremely moisturizing. In Biblical times, sandalwood was used for wrinkles and scars and renewing tired skin.

Tea Tree
Tea tree oil from the melaleuca tree is useful for cleaning and soothing blotchy skin or acne. It helps heal blemishes and relieves congestion in the skin.

Essential oils are powerful in so many ways. This is why they are added to all Sacred Glo candles, making them beneficial in bringing out your skin’s natural glow.

Mother’s Day Gift – 25% Off Sacred Glo Candles

While we should be honoring the Mothers of the world every chance we get, the day earmarked to do so officially is right around the corner. So what are you planning on to make the mom in your life Queen for a Day? Gift cards and perfume are nice, but why not give her the priceless gift of peace and serenity?

Gentle relaxation isn’t always easy to wrap. But when it comes to creating a beautiful spa atmosphere for your mother, all that is needed is a little ingenuity, and the ability to listen with your heart. Does she need to find a serene place, away from stress? Or would she benefit from a little spiritual rejuvenation? Perhaps her tired muscles need soothing.

The easiest way to nurture the woman who nurtures you everyday is to create a calming place just for her, using aromatherapy and body lotion candles. Sacred Glo feels so strongly about celebrating the mothers in our life, that through Mother’s Day all of their hand-crafted body lotion massage candles are 25 percent off! USE DISCOUNT CODE: Mother’sDay.

Start with some scented bath salts or essential oil: lavender and chamomile for serenity and relaxation, notes of orange blossom and grapefruit for energy and recharging the mind, or ginger, almond and vanilla to balance the soul. Then, try making a CD of her favorite music for her to relax to, an intensely personal gesture that will truly make her feel special.

Next, choose the body lotion candle that best serves her needs – or try them all for the never-ending spa experience. Choose Sacred Clarity with its light, poetic floral notes and lavender. Or get her Almond Glo, a blend of sweet almond, ginger and golden honey, perfect warm balance for her soul. She can refresh and banish fatigue with Nevis Island Breeze, a light, peppy scent of orange blossom, chamomile and petitgrain.

Sacred Glo’s products are soy bean oil with shea butter, and are completely paraffin free. The wax heats up to only 2 degrees past your body temperature, emits no toxins and burns without any nasty black soot or residue Blow the flame out, and you have a super-smooth, luxurious skin emollient. The glass can be reused.

Sacred Glo’s eco-friendly, luxurious body lotion candles are made of the finest all-natural ingredients to pamper mind, body and spirit – just what she needs this Mother’s Day. Lighten her private spa space, soothe and moisturize her skin, and calm her ills all in one special gift.

Create a lavender haven

Finding pathways to relaxation may not just be important to your sanity, it may be crucial to your physical health and wellbeing. And creating a small haven for yourself once a day, far from the madding crowd, is actually quite simple. It’s as easy as shutting the door, closing out the world for 30 minutes, and surrounding yourself with lavender.

The health benefits of lavender essential oil are many. Its name comes from the Latin “lavare” meaning “to wash,” for its clean aroma. That aroma has long been celebrated for its curious ability to remove nervous tension and ease anxiety. Inhalation of lavender aromatherapy preparations is also connected to reducing pain and body aches, an unfortunate byproduct of stress. It can also help with headache and migraine symptoms like nausea and light sensitivity.

In women, it helps restore hormonal balance, promotes stable mood and increases mental capacity and clarity. A natural sleep aid, lavender’s light aroma is often used for the treatment of insomnia.

But did you know? Simply smelling lavender enhances blood circulation and reduces inflammation and workload in the lungs, helping you breathe better. No wonder holistic medicine practitioners have been using lavender essential oil for years to treat asthma, sinus problems, cold and even flu!

SacredGlo’s Sacred Clarity lotion candles contain a beautiful lavender essential oil blend, and are a fantastic way to jump-start your journey to wellbeing. Here are some other suggestions to create your lavender haven:

Make a 30-minute rule with your family: “This is my time.” No phone, no TV, no interruptions.

Find an area in your home, such as your bedroom or bathroom, where you can close the door and be alone.
Light several lavender-scented candles.

Take a warm, relaxing bath and add a few drops of Sacredglo’s Lavender oil blend to the water.

Rub some lavender into a warm washcloth, and drape over your eyes