If you’re over the toxins in your skincare products damaging your body and the environment, we have the answer for you: botanicals. When shopping for cleansers, moisturisers and water wipes, look for botanical-based products. All plant based products will be natural, organic, eco friendly, and gentle on the skin.
‘Botanicals’ is a term for organic medicines and treatments that are made of plants. These products have been used in medicine for centuries. Today, as people learn about the eco friendly and healing effects of many plants, they are becoming popular in personal care products.
Some of the most well known botanicals for skin care include evening primrose, aloe vera, turmeric, rosehip, and echinacea. Each of these, and other botanicals, have natural soothing and rejuvenating effects on the skin.
Botanicals fight against the skin’s ageing process. The plant based antioxidants protect the skin against the sun’s harsh UV rays. Some botanicals can help skin cells regenerate faster and boost collagen.
Botanicals are a great natural moisturiser. The natural oils in plants create a protective barrier on the skin, helping the cells to trap moisture. This is a great benefit for botanical baby wipes, to help fight baby eczema rash.
Plant extracts also prevent inflammation, which can be uncomfortable. Most plant oils contain phospholipids. These molecules help to regulate the skin barrier. This is key for maintaining a healthy skin pH balance and preventing bacteria from entering the body.
Botanicals also have a positive effect on the environment. By being natural and organic, plant based products are far more eco friendly than the toxic chemicals on the market. They will break down naturally in the environment, which is a great way to reduce our environmental footprint.
