Top Four Herbs for Antiseptic Skin Washes

Melanie L. Marten
People who make all natural bath and beauty products need to know what types of flowers and herbs to use for different effects. Creating antiseptic skin washes is a great idea for those with problem skin and for wound care. They can also get rid of bacteria that can cause or exacerbate acne. The following flowers and herbs are of use in the creation of these antiseptic skin washes.

Anticeptice Skin Wash - Comfrey

Comfrey use is limited to the roots in all natural bath and beauty products. They have slight antiseptic properties. In earlier times, comfrey was added to baths to promote youthful skin. These days it is mostly used to combat skin irritation. You can make a comfrey essential oil with a cup of comfrey roots packed in at least one cups of a lightly fragranced, all natural oil such as almond oil.

Antiseptic Skin Wash - Eucalyptus

The leaves and stems of this fragrant plan are widely used in all natural recipes. This plant can be used in topical preparations for its antiseptic properties, but non-topical uses are more common. Creating steam infused the eucalyptus scent is used for clearing sinuses and lungs. It is, after all, in many popular cough drops.

Antiseptic Skin Wash - Rosemary

An infusion of rosemary stems and flower tops is often used to help treat dandruff. Simply make the infusion by soak rosemary in clear vinegar for a period of time. Strain this solution and apply to the scalp or use it as a rinse after shampooing. Its antiseptic properties are great for skin as well.

Antiseptic Skin Wash - Thyme

In large quantities, this herb can actually be toxic, but general usage is okay. The pure oil of the thyme plants is used as an antiseptic properties. The stems and leaves have can be crushed and used to infuse natural oil to create a useful mixture. This antiseptic skin wash is very popular in natural toothpastes and mouthwashes.

Making all natural antiseptic skin washes is not only earth friendly and good for your bath and beauty regimen, it can be a great hobby. By learning about how to create herb or plant essential oil mixtures, vinegars, and other mixtures, you can create an entire collection of all natural preparations for skin and health. Use the herbs outlined in this article to get started making all natural antiseptic skin washes.

Published by Melanie L. Marten

Melanie Marten is self-taught and self-employed. Besides freelance writing, she dabbles in website design and owns dozens of websites and blogs. Work is squeezed in between parenting two boys, homeschoolin...  View profile

  • People who make all natural bath and beauty products need to know types of flowers and herbs to use.
  • Creating antiseptic skin washes is a great idea for those with problem skin and for wound care.

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  • Stephen Joltin7/2/2008

    I used to use silverleaf for Poison Ivy. It worked well and smelled good too.

  • J P Whickson6/12/2008

    Really good information.

  • mellifluent6/2/2008

    A good article with very useful information.

  • Pam Gaulin5/12/2008

    Great topic!

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