As the largest organ in our body, our skin plays a very important role in our health, wellness, and bodily function. It is also the most exposed organ in our body, and can easily experience drying, cracking, UV ray damage, and other skin cell damage. In addition, as we get older, our body produces less collagen, causing wrinkles and weakening of the skin. Thankfully, there are several herbs that can contribute to maintaining healthy skin and reduce signs of aging. Read below to learn about some of our favorite herbal skincare products and the ingredients that make them effective.

Herbal Salves & Formulas

Dr. Christopher's Complete Tissue & Bone Formula

Dr. Christopher’s Complete Tissue & Bone formula, also known as Bone Flesh & Cartilage, contains a nourishing blend of nine different herbs and is often used to help repair skin wounds, strengthen tissues, and even assist in healing broken bones. Herbs such as white oak bark, mullein leaf, black walnut leaf, wormwood, and skullcap work to reduce inflammation, redness and itching, while the comfrey and marshmallow roots help the skin retain moisture. Comfrey in particular has been shown to be effective for healing skin due to its ability to assist in skin cell production.

This is one of Dr. Christopher's most popular formulas, and countless people have seen success with it over the years. Complete Tissue & Bone comes as an ointment, powder, cut and sifted herbs, shampoo, conditioner, bath bomb, and massage oil. It can also be taken internally in the form of capsules or syrup.

Dr. Christopher's Beauty Facial Cream

Dr. Christopher’s Beauty Facial Cream combines the power of the Complete Tissue & Bone formula with the soothing scents of lemon peel, lemongrass, and vanilla essential oils in a moisturizing base of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel, and Beeswax. This formula is popular for its ability to moisturize the skin and reduce the effects of aging.

Dr. Christopher's Herbal Calcium Formula

The Herbal Calcium Formula is a blend of the calcium-rich shavegrass, nettle, oatstraw, and lobelia herbs, and has been historically used to nourish the body and help strengthen the bones, hair, teeth, skin, & nails. Proper levels of calcium have been shown to help with skin hydration due to its ability to regulate sebum production. In addition, calcium assists in the regeneration of new skin cells and may reduce the effects of aging.

Dr. Christopher's Soothing Skin Formula

Featuring a blend of comfrey, marshmallow root, and calendula, this formula lives up to its name by soothing and rejuvenating the skin. The addition of calendula in this formula provides the skin with natural antioxidants and antiseptic properties, helping neutralize free radicals and prevent acne. The herb also helps to increase blood flow to the area, which encourages healing, and is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Winnie Schwinn's Happy Skin Face & Body Cream

Winnie Schwinn's Happy Skin is an ointment rich in antioxidants and rejuvenating herbs in a moisturizing base of beeswax and olive oil. The formula also contains the nourishing benefits of comfrey and white oak bark, but it is unique in its addition of other nutritious ingredients, including chamomile, rose hips, lavender, and chaga mushroom, all of which help soothe the skin and promote healing. Chaga in particular is known for its rich antioxidant content and its ability to stimulate collagen synthesis.

Collagen Support

Collagen Booster

This elixir from Anima Mundi contains a wealth of adaptogenic herbs formulated to protect and stimulate collagen receptors, boosting the body's natural collagen production and contributing to healthy hair, skin, and nails.

Biosil Collagen Generator Plus

This plant-based supplement from Biosil contains one active ingredient: their patented choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA®), which is a bioavailable form of silicon that aids in stimulating collagen synthesis, healing mucosal tissues, and increasing collagen content in the skin.

SunWarrior Beauty Greens Collagen Booster

Beauty Greens Collagen Booster is formulated to increase strength and elasticity in hair, skin, and nails through facilitation of natural collagen production. This vegan health-drink mix contains hydrating coconut water, nutrient-packed greens, and naturally sourced organic biotin and hyaluronic acid, all of which ensure your skin is getting what it needs to thrive. 

SunWarrior Collagen Building Protein Peptides

This vegan and keto-friendly protein shake mix combines the collagen-boosting power of biotin and hyaluronic acid with a wealth of plant-based amino acids, which are the building blocks for collagen and other proteins, as well as nutrients that help your skin cells function. SunWarrior's Collagen Building Protein Peptide mix comes in a variety of flavors and contains all the materials needed for your body to create healthy, glowing skin.

Conclusion

Our skin is more than just a facet of our beauty, serving as our body's first barrier of defense against microorganisms, toxins, and harmful UV rays. While our skin goes through a lot, there is plenty we can do to minimize outside damage and keep our dermal barrier healthy. By utilizing the power of anti-inflammatory herbs, keeping ourselves moisturized, and consuming collagen-boosting and nutritious ingredients, it is possible to achieve and maintain elastic, youthful skin.