Herbal Skin Relief: Chamomile
Instead of just drinking chamomile tea, why not rely on chamomile extracts for your skin, as well? Chamomile is one of the oldest herbs, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. Chamomile tea helps calm the nervous system, but chamomile extracts can also help cool sunburn, relieve eczema, replenish dry skin, and revive aging skin.
Info: The flowers of the chamomile plant contain high levels of an essential oil with bisabolol, which reduces inflammation, soothes irritation, and helps fight bacteria. They also contain apigenin, an antioxidant that also reduces inflammation and protects skin from damaging free radicals while helping to repair injured skin cells.
Note: Although rare, chamomile can cause allergic reactions in those sensitive to ragweed.
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