Best Herbs for Skin & Beauty
Herbs that support skin health from within through antioxidant protection, collagen support, and anti-inflammatory effects.
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White Tea ็ฝ่ถ
The least processed form of tea โ higher in catechins and polyphenols than green tea in some studies. Potent antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-protective properties.
Bai Zhi (Dahurian Angelica) ็ฝ่ท
Used in TCM for headaches, nasal congestion, and skin conditions. Contains furanocoumarins with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Common in beauty formulas.
Butterfly Pea Flower ่ถ่ฑ่ฑ
A striking blue flower trending in beverages and beauty. Contains anthocyanins with antioxidant, cognitive-enhancing, and anti-anxiety properties. Changes color with pH.
Cnidium Seed ่ๅบๅญ
Used in TCM for skin conditions, sexual dysfunction, and kidney yang deficiency. Contains osthole, studied for anti-inflammatory and bone-protective effects.
Moutan Bark (Mu Dan Pi) ็กไธน็ฎ
Tree peony root bark โ cools blood, clears deficiency fire, and moves blood stasis. Used for hot flashes, menstrual disorders, and inflammatory skin conditions in TCM.
Tremella Mushroom ้ถ่ณ
Known as the 'beauty mushroom' in TCM. Traditionally used by Chinese royalty for skin hydration and youthfulness. Contains polysaccharides that hold 500x their weight in water.
Prepared He Shou Wu ๅถไฝ้ฆไน
The processed form of He Shou Wu โ steamed with black beans to reduce toxicity. Considered safer than raw form. Used for graying hair, lower back pain, and vitality in aging.
Pearl Powder ็็ ็ฒ
Used in TCM beauty formulas for thousands of years. Contains amino acids, minerals, and signal proteins that may support skin radiance and collagen production.
Tribulus Fruit (Ci Ji Li) ๅบ่บ่
In TCM the fruit is used differently than the whole plant โ calms the liver, brightens the eyes, and dispels wind. Used for headaches, dizziness, and itchy skin conditions.