I have had no success with drugstore skin care but a great deal of expense. My concern about artificial additives has also grown. The more I learn about these chemicals the more I worry. My search for natural remedies has lead me to these four powerhouse medicinal herbs for rejuvenating skin.

* Olive oil

* Jojoba oil

* Grapeseed oil

* Japanese Kelp or Wakame

Alone but best combined, these four provide the emollients, moisturizers, nutrients and antioxidants needed by our skin to stay young, healthy and most beautiful.

Olive oil is probably the oldest herb cultivated by humankind. Not just as a food source but as a medicinal herb for skin. Olive oil has the greatest compatibility with our skin of all natural plant oils. This compatibility allows olive oil to penetrate and hydrate your skin. It is also rich in antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin E, polphenols, phytosterols and avenasterol. These components neutralize free radicals and repair cells. Olive oil also contains squalene a natural occurring component that helps regulate oil glands in our skin and chlorophyll a substance found in all green plants that has anti-aging properties that improves your skin.

Jojoba oil has been used by native Americans for centuries as a medicinal herb for skin. Like olive oil, jojoba oil is chemically similar to the oil our own skin produces. Jojoba oil works three ways on the skin.

* as an emollient as it forms a thin layer which prevents moisture loss

* as skin softener

* an oil production regulator in the skin.

Like olive oil it also contains an antioxidant, Vitamin E which helps reduce wrinkles and stretch marks. It may even help fade scars.

Grapeseed oil is a super star medicinal herb. It is used widely in western medicines for circulatory, vision and skin diseases. Like both olive and jojoba oils, grapeseed oil is a skin moisturizer. Its antioxidants work to prevent collagen loss and to promote new cell growth. It is also used to prevent dark circles under eyes and promote the healing of acne.

Japanese Kelp or Wakame is a variety of kelp and a big feature of Japanese cuisine as well a powerful antioxidant. Think about how beautiful the Japanese complexion is. This kelp has 15 times more calcium than milk. It is also rich in sodium, iron, potassium, and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6. This combination of nutrients moisturizes, heals, increases skin elasticity and helps heal damaged skin.

Are there already products that combine these four powerhouse medicinal herbs for skin?

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