Buy Herbal Beauty Products: Rosemary, Basil, Sage and Mint

My bathroom is chock full of products - everything from bubble bath to bath bombs to bath oil to shampoos, conditioners, lotions, powders, etc. The ones I always have to replace because I use them so much are my herbal beauty products. I have rosemary mint hand lotion and basil shampoo.

I love the earthy, herbal smell of these products. If you find products using these ingredients that are totally natural, then you know it is going to be gentle on your skin. Give yourself a break from overly floral or citrusy flavors and give herbal beauty products a try - you will discover that herbs are useful for more than flavorings soups and sauces!

Rosemary, my personal favorite for cooking and beauty products. This herb is native to the Mediterranean region and its name means "dew of the sea," because it is found most often growing by the sea.

Rosemary is pretty drought tolerant and it is a wonderful choice for gardeners - especially beginners - because it is low maintenance and will survive a variety of climates. If you want to get really natural with your beauty products, find some recipes for rosemary soap and use some from your garden!

Rosemary is part of the mint family along with mint, sage and basil. It is known as a brain herb because it is said to stimulate mental activity. Rosemary is one of the oldest known herbs and has been reputed to improve memory. Even modern studies have shown that the smell of rosemary does indeed improve a person's memory!

This herb is also well known for its ability to treat hair loss problems by stimulating growth, which is why shampoos with rosemary in them are so popular. Because it will condition your skin and soothe any skin irritations, it is also an ideal herb for dandruff.

Basil is a common herb in many styles of cooking - Italian and Southeast Asian being the most prevalent. The word basil means "king" in Ancient Greek and is said to have been used in royal baths so its history as a beauty product is a lengthy one.

Basil has a clean, fresh and slightly sweet scent that is widely used from shampoo to candles. The herb mixes well with citrus notes as well as mint in shampoos and soaps.Similar to other herbs, basil has anti-inflammatory properties and will work to soothe the skin, not to mention make it smell great!

Basil also has anti-bacterial properties, which makes it a great skin product for people who have problems like ringworm!

Like rosemary, basil is fairly easy to grow - you can even start a small garden on your windowsill and grow these herbs for beauty purposes.

Like rosemary, sage is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly used in cooking and for medicinal purposes. The name sage comes from the Latin word "Salvia," which means to heal - that is why sage is such a wonderful additional to your beauty product stash.

The Romans thought sage would give them immortality and it has been used since the Middle Ages for its medicinal properties and healing powers used to treat everything from fevers to skin problems.

Sage can be used as an astringent and it also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory functions similar to basil. Any type of skin abrasions will benefit from a topical application of sage infused products, or even straight sage oil.

A sage compress is said to help with any type of tension headache as well as sprains and bruises and other skin inflammations.

Many toothpastes contain sage specifically because its antimicrobial properties and ability to heal cuts and abrasions in the mouth - you can even chew sage leaves to help keep your mouth healthy and clean. Sage is said to help cure gingivitis!

Mint is a common herb and there are over 20 species of it, cultivated around the world, mostly in wetter climates.The name mint comes from Greek mythology when a nymph named Minthe, turned into a plant so this mint has been used for its medicinal properties since ancient times.

Mint is the strongest smelling of the herbs listed here and many times will be paired with them for beauty products. Aside from its use as a breath freshener, mint has a variety of beauty uses. Specifically, mint has strong antiseptic properties, making it an ideal cleanser for the skin. Any type of infection or skin problem can be helped by topical application on a mint product.