Everyone has tried mint in different presentations, it could have been in a drink, in food, medicine or candies, and it is always intensely refreshing to try. On top of this, mint has a long list of nutritional properties such as anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial, antiseptic and antioxidant, to name just a few. Potassium, water, calcium, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamins A and C are also found within its components.
Taking into consideration all of these beneficial properties, how can mint be incorporated within skin care products and how beneficial can it really be? Let’s find out…
- As a strong anti-inflammatory element, mint will heal the skin when presenting with dry and itchy skin caused by mosquito bites, cuts and burns.
- As an astringent, mint leaves will improve the skin by clearing the dirt from the pores and removing the dead cells leaving the skin looking smoother and glowing by enhancing natural hydration.
- As an antibacterial it will help with treating acne. Having a cream with mint leaf extract will help clean pores, dry up acne and diminish acne scars.
- As an antiseptic, mint will help unify the tone of the skin by preventing redness, dark spots and sun damage.
- As an antioxidant, mint leaves will help improve the current damage from free radicals in daily life by stimulating the blood circulation and the hydration of the skin, leaving a gorgeously healthy and juvenile complexion.