ROSEMARY AND SKIN CARE
Plant Description
This fragrant evergreen herb is native to the warm, sunny Mediterranean region, although it can be grown practically anywhere as long you bring it indoors during cold winter months. Its green, needle-like foliage has a variety of uses in the kitchen and in natural medicine, which uses the fresh or dried herb to make teas, tinctures or capsules of the dried, powdered extract. Additionally, both the flowers and the leaves contain an essential oil - rosemary oil boasts both topical uses and aroma therapeutic benefits.
Eat, Drink and Be Beautiful
Whether you add it to your food, steep it as a tea or take it as a supplement, the antioxidants in rosemary help prevent skin damage and maximize skin tone by neutralizing free radicals. Free-radical damage compromises the support structure in your skin, leading to wrinkles, sagging and uneven skin tone. This flavorful herb is a good source of iron, calcium and vitamin B6, which supports healthy collagen levels. Rosemary is also a rich source of manganese, a mineral that helps minimize wrinkles and protects the skin from damage
Using Rosemary Topically
Rosemary oil has properties to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses on the skin, which make it ideal for using on minor wounds and burns, or on problem skin that's affected by dermatitis, acne, eczema or psoriasis. The oil helps stimulate cell renewal, promoting healthy healing - all while infusing the skin with moisture and improving skin circulation. In addition to being beneficial for skin, rosemary oil also helps improve scalp conditions such as dandruff, as it balances your skin and scalp's oil secretions.
Incorporate With Care
Like other essential oils, rosemary oil shouldn't be used on your skin without diluting it in a carrier oil. Unlike essential oils, which are extracted from the leaves, roots or bark of plants, carrier oils are derived from the nuts, seeds or kernels of a plant. Examples include coconut, avocado, evening primrose, olive, macadamia or rosehips seed oil. Rosemary essential oil should never be taken internally. Likewise, if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have high blood pressure or digestive disorders, you should check with your doctor before taking rosemary supplements. Additionally, rosemary can interact with certain medications, including blood thinners, diabetes medications and diuretics.
This fragrant evergreen herb is native to the warm, sunny Mediterranean region, although it can be grown practically anywhere as long you bring it indoors during cold winter months. Its green, needle-like foliage has a variety of uses in the kitchen and in natural medicine, which uses the fresh or dried herb to make teas, tinctures or capsules of the dried, powdered extract. Additionally, both the flowers and the leaves contain an essential oil - rosemary oil boasts both topical uses and aroma therapeutic benefits.
Eat, Drink and Be Beautiful
Whether you add it to your food, steep it as a tea or take it as a supplement, the antioxidants in rosemary help prevent skin damage and maximize skin tone by neutralizing free radicals. Free-radical damage compromises the support structure in your skin, leading to wrinkles, sagging and uneven skin tone. This flavorful herb is a good source of iron, calcium and vitamin B6, which supports healthy collagen levels. Rosemary is also a rich source of manganese, a mineral that helps minimize wrinkles and protects the skin from damage
Using Rosemary Topically
Rosemary oil has properties to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses on the skin, which make it ideal for using on minor wounds and burns, or on problem skin that's affected by dermatitis, acne, eczema or psoriasis. The oil helps stimulate cell renewal, promoting healthy healing - all while infusing the skin with moisture and improving skin circulation. In addition to being beneficial for skin, rosemary oil also helps improve scalp conditions such as dandruff, as it balances your skin and scalp's oil secretions.
Incorporate With Care
Like other essential oils, rosemary oil shouldn't be used on your skin without diluting it in a carrier oil. Unlike essential oils, which are extracted from the leaves, roots or bark of plants, carrier oils are derived from the nuts, seeds or kernels of a plant. Examples include coconut, avocado, evening primrose, olive, macadamia or rosehips seed oil. Rosemary essential oil should never be taken internally. Likewise, if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have high blood pressure or digestive disorders, you should check with your doctor before taking rosemary supplements. Additionally, rosemary can interact with certain medications, including blood thinners, diabetes medications and diuretics.
