Are you planning to grow your own beauty care garden at home?
Then this is the must-read guide for you to grow plants to make your own beauty products. You can grow everything that you need to make natural beauty care products at home. Maybe some of them you already have in your garden. These iconic plants are popular to get naturally flawless skin and lustrous hair.
I am going to share my favorite beauty herb garden ideas with you. Here are some top plants that you can grow at home to enhance your looks.
1. Rose Plant
Roses have a long history of use as beauty care. The benefits of roses on all skin types are immense because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is also known as “The Flower of Youth.” There are many natural skincare benefits of roses.
The care of this charming plant is pretty simple. It needs just full sunlight and adequate watering. You can prepare your own DIY rose water toner, moisturizing cream, lip balm, oil, and face mask. You can use the rose water or petals in a bath for a lavish experience. A simple and fragrant rose water toner gently cleanses, reduces inflammation, and tightens pores.
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The delicate aroma of rose petals calms and soothes the mind also. But before using the roses just make sure that roses have not been exposed to pesticides. So, pick roses from your own garden because, for a rosy glow, this plant must be in your beauty care garden.
2. Aloe Vera Plant
No herbal skincare garden is completed without the aloe vera plant. Aloe vera is a succulent which grows in the hot climate. The plant’s leaves contain clear magical watery gel. The gel can do wonders on sunburns and reduce inflammation.
For daily skincare, nothing is better than aloe vera. Aloe vera helps to repair the skin from the inside out. Simply cut one large stem and use the gel directly on your skin. This gel contains plentiful valuable compounds like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants.
Aloe vera helps to prevent anti-aging effects on the skin because aloe vera helps to rebuild collagen production in the skin. Similarly, if you are suffering from hair issues then aloe vera can help you with that as well. Actually, aloe vera increases the blood circulation to the affected area.
The numerous benefits of this royal plant can not be covered in this short blog. Here you can find the uses and beauty benefits of aloe vera gel.
3. Mint Plant
The beauty benefits of mint leaves are enormous. That’s why mint leaves are used in so many natural products like face wash, face packs, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners. This cooling herb can treat your acne and sunburns. If you are suffering from acne then make a paste with mint leaves and rose water and see the results for yourself.
You can use this as a toner, face pack, and an exfoliator to removes dead cells. Mint leaves are great to treat the oily and itchy scalp. You can also treat dandruff with the use of mint leaves.
Mix mint and lemon juice together and apply this on your scalp for half an hour then rinse this with a mild shampoo. Follow this ritual twice a week to get favorable results. So go ahead and add this cooling plant to your beauty care garden and beauty care regimen today.
4. Lavender Plant
The lavender plant is famous for its unique beauty and aroma. It is most commonly used in aromatherapy. There are many skincare products that use lavender for its powerful and calming properties.
This plant usually planted in spring. The natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of lavender can use to control the dryness of the skin. It also helps in the regeneration of new skin cells which gives you a healthy glow. You can use the lavender plant in many different ways to enhance your beauty.
You can use this to make soap bars which can help to equalize the skin’s pH balance. Lavender promotes relaxation to your mind and body. If you rub a few drops of lavender oil on your temples, it helps you to get good sleep.
5. Hibiscus Plant
This incredible flower is not just stunningly beautiful but it can bring an exotic look to your face. My garden is filled with these beauties. This vibrant plant is known as the ‘Botox Plant’ also. Anthocyanocides in hibiscus play an amazing role in anti-aging.
Make a paste of hibiscus flower and apply on your face as a mask and leave it for 20 mins then wash with normal water. The goodness of vitamin C in hibiscus flower promotes collagen production and helps in tightening the skin. The uneven skin tones, dark spots, and dead cells can also be treated by this flower. If you are suffering from hair fall then this is a good reason to use hibiscus flowers.
The amino acid in the flower improves blood circulation and stimulates healthy hair growth. You can make your own hibiscus hair oil for hair nourishment. Both hibiscus flowers, as well as hibiscus leaves, are used to cure hair problems. It also prevents premature greying and baldness. This is the flower of hair.
6. Neem Plant
The Neem tree is known for its powerful healing properties. This entire divine tree is very useful for good health. The leaves, fruits (seeds), and bark used for internal and external purposes.
Do you know neem leaf extract can cure skin problems like acne, blackheads, dark circles, and skin irritation?
In India, neem ingredients found in many popular products like soaps, shampoos, oils, toothpaste, and medicines also. I love to use neem oil for my skin and hair care sometimes because it has beneficial ingredients, like vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Research shows it can help stimulate collagen production and helping your skin stay youthful as you age. So you can have this in your beauty care garden too.
7. Bay leaf Plant
Bay leaf is also known as tez patta in India. It is a commonly used flavored herb in Asian countries for cooking. Bay leaves have excellent anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties. You can use it to control acne and blemishes. For that, boil some crushed leaves in water for 15 minutes. Let it cool and after that strain the water in a jar. Use this water as a toner daily for acne-free and fair skin.
For dandruff and itchy scalp treatment make powder from dried bay leaves and mix it with 2 spoons of curd. Now apply this paste on the scalp for 20 minutes and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
You can also use the bay leaf water for washing your hair. You can actually grow bay leaf in the pot. Just make sure it gets enough sunlight. Now you can start making your DIY organic remedies from your own beauty care garden.
8. Rosemary Plant
Rosemary plant has beauty-enhancing ingredients that can do wonders on your skin and hair.
How to add rosemary to your beauty routine?
You can use rosemary hair oil to promote healthy hair growth. It can also resolve your itchy and dandruff scalp issues. For homemade rosemary oil take some dried rosemary leaves and one small cup of oil in a pan. Let it simmer for a few minutes on medium flame. Now strain the leaves from oil. Now give a nice head massage before wash your hair.
You can find rosemary in many skin care products like soaps, toners, creams, and face masks. This flavorful beauty plant has antioxidants and nutrients can slow down your anti-aging process. This medicinal herb can treat acne and oily skin problems. For homemade toners boil some leaves in one cup of water.
Let it cool down for 20 minutes. Now strain the water and add 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar. Apply this with a cotton pad every evening after cleansing your face.
Growing rosemary in the pot is surprisingly simple. Choose at least 12 inches wide pot with a drainage hole. Don’t overwater the plant. It grows best when it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight.
When planting up plants, research what kind of soil is best for them. Because if you will follow the guidelines then that will help you to grow healthy beauty care plants.
Lavender will grow in large pots but needs good drainage and protection from the cold in winter. Mints in my experience will grow in anything but a patio will need to be kept out of the hot summer sun.
There are so many skincare plants that you can grow easily anywhere if you give them the attention and care they need. They all have great skin and hair benefits. So this was all about the grow your own beauty care garden.
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