The Power of Plant Extracts
Posted by Essential Dog on Aug 20, 2021
Plant extracts have recently become popular in cosmetics as an alternative to synthetic ingredients.
Here is a list of plant extracts according to aromatherapy principles and often used by practitioners for the following:
Neem Seed Extract:
Improves skin health, insecticidal, kills fleas.
Calendula & Nettle Extracts:
Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, eczema & dandruff
Chamomile Extract:
Anti-inflammatory, may help heal wounds and rashes
Comfrey & Horsetail Extract:
Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, good for eczema and dandruff. Helpful in healing wounds, itchiness and rashes.
Kakadu Plum Extract:
An antioxidant high in Vitamin C that helps reduce skin impurities and free radicals.
Burdock Root Extract:
Purifying, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and promotes a healthy, shiny coat.
Australian Finger Lime Extract:
Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal