Phytotherapy, the therapeutic use of plant extracts and active compounds, excels in skin health prevention. By strengthening the body daily, these natural remedies promote clearer, smoother skin without miracles—just consistent results backed by herbal traditions.
As summer nears, embrace your skin confidently. Imagine waking to a fresh, even complexion free from dullness or blemishes. Regain that youthful glow with these expert-recommended plant-based recipes.
Burdock root is a go-to remedy for oily skin, taken orally or applied topically. Herbalists often recommend it for benign acne, eczema, hives, and other dermatoses.
How to consume it? Prepare a decoction: add 6 grams of dry, crushed roots to 50 cl of cold water. Boil for 5-10 minutes and drink 3 cups a day.
It can also be used locally with a compress soaked in the decoction applied directly to the skin.
To shop: Burdock leaves in sachets (origin France) from the Herboristerie du Palais Royal.
Nettle boasts remarkable benefits, detoxifying oily skin while remineralizing and alkalizing the body for overall wellness.
How to consume it? Infuse nettle leaves and roots in boiling water, sweeten with honey, and enjoy. If foraging isn't feasible, opt for organic nettle tea.
To shop: Organic stinging nettle leaves from L’Herbier de France.
Regular use of borage oil restores skin elasticity, combats dryness, and delays wrinkles.
How to consume it? Available in capsules for stability, as the oil has a short shelf life. Follow with regular cures for optimal results.
To shop: Borage Oil capsules from Super Diet.
Wellness Plants, Editions Ouest-France.
Herbal teas for every day, Michel Pierre, Artemis Editions.
