Anti-inflammatory properties, anti-bacterial properties, wound healing properties, anti-oxidant properties (protects skin from damaging free radicals), possible anti-cancer properties, anti-fungal properties, increases collagen production, hydrating to the skin, may help reduce dullness/fine lines/wrinkles, and smoothes and calms skin.
Caution: those with ragweed, daisy, and chrysanthemum allergies.
Dandelion
Enhances skin hydration, aids in collagen production has anti-inflammatory properties, protects against UVB damage, has anti-aging benefits, stimulates circulation, even out skin tone, aid in elastin and collagen production, promote skin cell production, and can help prevent/reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
Caution in those with ragweed allergies or those with sensitive skin.
Hyssop
Astringent properties, anti-bacterial properties, fights oily skin, softens/smoothes skin, prevents scars, prevents/reduces wrinkles, aids in detoxification, and stimulates the circulatory system.
Caution: in pregnancy and in children.
Arnica
Helps to relieve pain, speeds up wound healing, can soothe insect bites, and can help with puffiness around the eyes/face.
Caution: should not be ingested as the plant is poisonous; avoid using on broken skin; and should be used for a short period of time.
Vitamin E
Anti-inflammatory properties prevent/reduce wrinkles, can help with dark aging spots, can help treat acne, and smoothes skin.
Caution: Avoid people with frequent breakouts or with pores that clog easily.
Activated charcoal
Can treat blemishes, improves dry/oily skin, can heal acne, and is a binder for toxins helping to remove impurities.
Caution: likely none when used topically on the skin.
Pomegranate Oil
Helps the skin regenerate, detoxes the skin, protects against UV radiation, has anti-oxidant properties, promotes cell regeneration, and anti-aging properties, helps with dry skin, and can help with acne breakouts.
Caution: skin irritation/allergy is possible but rare.
Almond Oil
Skin hydration, smoothes skin, is non-irritating, protects against UV rays, can help reduce scarring, and helps prevent/reduce wrinkles.
Caution: those with tree nut allergies and those with acne-prone skin.
Grapeseed Oil
Hydrates skin, may help fight acne, protects against UV rays, wound healing properties, and may help with hyperpigmentation.
Caution: Avoid those with a grape allergy; otherwise safe.
Jojoba Oil
Moisturizing, anti-bacterial properties, anti-oxidant properties, helps to prevent acne, hypoallergenic, helps to control sebum production, may promote collagen production, may help with wound healing, may help to soothe sunburns, prevent/reduce wrinkles, and helps reduce the appearance of scars.
Caution: considered generally safe to use topically; in rare cases can produce an allergic reaction.
Raspberry Seed Oil
Protects against UVB/UVC rays, good source of vitamin A/E, and may help with acne, anti-aging properties, anti-oxidant properties, and anti-bacterial properties.
Caution: Avoid those with raspberry allergies.
Carrot Seed Oil
Anti-bacterial properties, anti-fungal properties, anti-oxidant properties, anti-aging properties, and helps with UV rays.
Caution: Avoid those with a carrot allergy.
Cocoa Butter
Anti-inflammatory properties and skin moisturizer.
Caution: considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Shea Butter
Skin moisturizer, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-oxidant properties, and anti-fungal properties, may help with acne, may boost collagen production, helps promote cell regeneration, prevent/reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scarring; and may offer some sun protection.
Caution: well tolerated even in those with tree nut allergies.
Aloe Vera with Manuka Honey
Helps with dry/sensitive skin, wound healing properties, helps with acne, helps with sunburns, helps with hyperpigmentation, has anti-aging properties, and helps with acne due to anti-inflammatory properties.
Caution: considered generally safe but an allergy is possible but rare.
Essential Oils
Helichrysum: anti-inflammatory properties, helps with wound healing, and anti-fungal properties. Generally safe to use but an allergy is possible but rare.
Lavender: anti-inflammatory properties, helps with dry skin; anti-aging properties, helps with scars and hyperpigmentation. Generally safe but an allergy is possible.
Patchouli: stress reducer, anti-septic properties, anti-inflammatory properties, and anti-bacterial properties. Generally safe but an allergy can occur.
Myrrh: anti-bacterial properties, helps with wound healing, helps with pain and swelling, anti-oxidant properties, and anti-parasitic properties. Should avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding, those on blood thinner, and caution in those with diabetes (can lower blood sugar).
Rosemary: anti-oxidant properties, helps to unblock pores, tightens and tones the skin, moisturizer for skin, and natural astringent. Generally safe unless there is a known allergy.
Grapefruit: brightens skin, anti-bacterial properties, anti-aging properties, and antioxidant properties. Generally safe when used topically.
Yarrow: wound healing properties, anti-inflammatory, tightens skin, promotes good pH levels of the skin, and moisturizes the skin.. Generally safe to use topically but allergies are possible.
Tea Tree: helps with dry/oily skin, has anti-inflammatory properties, helps with wound healing, and helps with acne. Generally considered safe when used topically.
Oregano: anti-bacterial properties, anti-oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, and may have anti-fungal properties. Generally considered safe in skin products unless there is a known allergy.
Bergamot: anti-inflammatory properties, wound healing properties, and anti-fungal properties. Can cause photosensitivity and skin irritation.
Lemon: moisturizer, brightens skin, and can help to treat acne. Generally safe unless there is a known allergy.
Frankincense:: anti-bacterial properties, anti-aging properties, helps with scarring, and pain relief properties. Generally considered safe but has been known to have blood thinning effects so caution with those on blood thinners or with blood clotting disorders.
Eucalyptus: anti-bacterial properties, promotes wound healing, skin moisturizer, and anti-oxidant. Generally safe in topical products unless there is an allergy.
Peppermint: anti-bacterial properties and can soothe the skin. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Evening Primrose: moisturizes the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. Generally well tolerated.
Sweet Marjoram: pain relief properties. Generally safe unless there are known allergies.
Sandalwood: anti-inflammatory properties, anti-bacterial properties, anti-proliferative, and anti-viral properties, can help prevent/reduce wrinkles and can help with wound healing. Considered generally safe unless there is a known allergy.
Ginger: can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, can help fade scars, and can help with acne. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Lemon Basil: skin moisturizer, that can help with acne, can help protect against UV rays, can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and has anti-fungal properties. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Wintergreen: relieves pain, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Thyme: helps to fight acne, has anti-bacterial properties, and has antioxidant properties. Generally safe unless there is a known allergy.
Cinnamon: can reduce wrinkles, has anti-inflammatory properties, can help with acne, and can brighten the skin. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Clove: acne treatment, anti-fungal properties, can reduce the appearance of scarring, anti-septic properties, anti-aging properties, can help with dark circles around the eyes, and can help with skin tags and warts. Considered generally safe when using topically unless there is a known allergy.
Lemon Balm: anti-oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, astringent properties, and anti-viral properties. Generally safe topically unless there is a known allergy.
Cut and Sifted Herbs
Thyme: helps to fight acne, anti-bacterial properties, and anti-oxidant properties. Generally safe unless there is a known allergy.
Rosemary: anti-oxidant properties, helps with acne, helps to unblock pores, tightens and tones the skin, moisturizer for skin, and natural astringent. Generally safe unless there is a known allergy.
California Poppy: promotes relaxation, may help with pain, and may help with sleep. Likely safe when used topically but has been shown to interact with certain drugs like blood thinners and blood pressure medications.
Red Clover: anti-aging, increased collagen production, skin moisturizer, and can help prevent/reduce wrinkles. Caution in those with breast/uterine/ovarian cancers and those on hormonal contraceptives (may reduce the effect).
Lemon Balm: skin moisturizer, that can help with acne, can help protect against UV rays, can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and has anti-fungal properties. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Hyssop: Astringent properties, anti-bacterial properties, fights oily skin, softens/smoothes skin, prevents scars, prevents/reduces wrinkles, aids in detoxification, and stimulates the circulatory system. Caution in pregnant/nursing women and in children.
Comfrey Root: pain relief and can help with bruising. Not recommended in using on open skin wounds, in children <3 years of age, in pregnancy/nursing, and those with liver disease/damage.
Lavender: anti-inflammatory properties, helps with dry skin; anti-aging properties, helps with scars and hyperpigmentation. Generally safe but an allergy is possible.
Spearmint: anti-oxidant properties, anti-bacterial properties, stress reducer, and pain reliever. Generally safe when used topically unless there is a known allergy.
Peppermint: anti-bacterial properties and can soothe the skin. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
Olive Leaf: anti-oxidant properties and aids in immune function. Generally considered safe for most unless there is a known allergy.
Lemongrass: can help exfoliate and remove impurities, tightens skin, has anti-inflammatory properties, anti-bacterial properties, can help prevent/reduce wrinkles, and can help with collagen production. Should be avoided in pregnant women, and diabetic patients.
Rose petals: anti-oxidant properties, skin moisturizer, prevents/reduces wrinkles, skin soother, and oil reducer. Generally considered safe unless there is a known allergy.
