The Herbalist Antioxidant Facial Oil
The Herbalist Antioxidant Facial Oil
Like a green juice for your face, this antioxidant-rich oil serum packed with medicinal herbs and superfood oils provides your skin with glow-making phytonutrients. The Herbalist helps heal acne, blemishes, and otherwise irritated, inflamed, or dull skin (and works wonders on all skin types).
Size: 1oz (30mL)
Key Benefits
The Herbs:
Comfrey helps heal inflamed and abraded skin
Gotu kola (aka centella) supports collagen production
Calendula sooths inflammation
Baikal skullcap is rich in free-radical-scavenging antioxidants.
Echinacea, another flower rich in antioxidants, can help reduce inflammation and fight dermatitis.
Nutrient-rich nettles (an herbalist’s go-to for pretty much everything) have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate eczema.
Cleavers help move stagnant lymph.
The Oils:
Moringa is an antioxidant-rich superfood; its oil that heals roughness and dry skin without feeling oily.
Camellia, or green tea seed oil, is another antioxidant powerhouse that helps balance sebum production.
Sacha Inchi is high in alpha-Linoleic acid, making it ideal for dry, itchy, scaly, or otherwise problematic skin. The oil is rich in phytonutrients, and vitamins A and E.
Borage oil has more Gamma Linoleic Acid than any other oil; GLA helps regenerate, firm, and rejuvenate the skin’s barrier function and decrease water loss. Linoleic acid helps fight the loss of skin elasticity, slowing premature aging and wrinkles. A broad range of phytochemicals stimulate cellular activity while providing anti-inflammatory actions. Ferulic acid protects and soothes against sun damage; ellagic acid supports collagen production.
Blue Tansy, rich in chamazulene, is an anti-inflammatory wonder that helps sooth irritated skin.
Violet Leaf is another anti-inflammatory skin soother with a deliciously fresh, green scent.
To use
Apply a few drops to a clean face morning and night. Can be used under makeup to help prime the skin. Can also be used under a thicker lotion or salve to boost hydrating power.
Since this oil has a nice slip to it, it’s great for gua sha, too.
Ingredients
Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*, Borago officinalis (borage) oil*, Plukenetia volubilis L. (Sacha Inchi) oil*, Moringa oleifera oil*, Camellia oleifera oil*, Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) root**, Symphytum officinalis (Comfrey) leaf*, Urtica dioica (Nettle) leaf*, Calendula officinalis flower*, Echinacea purpurea leaf and flower*, Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)*, Galium aparine (Cleavers)*, non-GMO Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols).* Cymbopogon martinii (palmarosa) oil*, Viola tricolor (violet leaf) absolute, Tanacetum annuum (blue tansy) oil*.
*Certified Organic