MINI RESEARCH ARTICLES FOR HERBAL SKIN CARE MAKING

Pairing botanical oils with herbal constituents for herbal skin care

What herbal constituents get extracted into herbal infused oils? I have been pondering this question for a long time. “But you have a PhD in chemistry – shouldn’t you know?!” I hear you ask. I mean...

How to spot low quality herbal extracts in botanical skin care

Recently I came across a significant figure in the botanical skin care field claiming that “some commercial botanical extracts are transparent (i.e. lack colour), because they are filtered during m...

The hidden dangers of grapefruit seed extract in natural skin care

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) – sometimes also called citrus seed extract – is a commercially available substance with antimicrobial properties. While the majority of its practical applications fal...

Is comfrey safe for topical application? A fascinating trip into the dermal metabolism of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is one of the more controversial herbs in traditional Western herbalism. Featured in many traditional herbals, comfrey is called upon for injuries of soft tissues (te...

3 Types of Carrot Seed Oil in Natural Skin Care

There are many articles and YouTube tutorials available online about carrot seed oil and its use in skin care. These blogs and videos range from summarizing its composition and benefits for the ski...

Plantain and plantain extract in natural skin care

Plantain medicine in skin care Plantain (Plangato spp.) is a very versatile and what I would call a foundational medicinal plant. Plantain’s most pronounced herbal action is astringent followed by...