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Love Mint? Add It to Your Skincare

When most people think of mint, food and drinks usually come
to mind. Many restaurants use mint as a decoration on desserts,
as a staple ingredient in alcoholic beverages - Mojitos, for
example - and as a garnish. However, there is more to mint
than meets the eye. The skincare benefits of this herb are
actually very good for the complexion, which is why many
skincare products not only include mint as an ingredient on
the label but has lead to entire skincare lines being
developed around mint itself.

So what?s the big deal? Once you see how much mint can do for
your complexion and beauty regimen, you?ll easily see why
skincare products that spotlight this herb have quickly grown
in popularity. Of course if you have always been a fan of mint,
chances are you already know why it?s easy to fall in love
with. As an herb, mint can be found in a variety of places
around the globe, including Asia, North America, Australia
and Europe. When checking out the labels of skincare products,
you may not notice right away whether the item in your hand
actually contains mint or not. That is because this ingredient
is commonly listed as ?menthe?.

One reason mint has become a must-have product for the
complexion is the fact that it effectively calms and soothes
upset skin. It is able to do this due to its anti-pruritic
properties and its high levels of vitamin A. Do you have oily
skin or suffer from unsightly pimples? Then you?ll want to
check out mint as an astringent, specifically in the form of
mint oil. When used in this way, mint effectively treats
existing pimples by cleansing the area and soothing the
inflamed skin as well as prevents future pimples from
popping up. Because this herb contains salicylic acid, it
also has the ability to gently exfoliate layers of dead skin
cells, which keeps your pores from becoming clogged. As a
result, fewer pimples will appear and you can enjoy a clear
and radiant complexion.

Falling in love with this herbal ingredient? There is no
shortage of places where you can purchase entire skincare
lines to incorporate into your daily beauty regimen. Whether
it?s your favorite department store or online skincare
shopping site, you can easily find tons of brands to pick
and choose from. However, if you are more of a do-it-yourself
type, you?ll be happy to know that you can also turn to
homemade skincare recipes that use mint to benefit the
complexion.

Both oily and dry skin types will want to try out the
following homemade mint face mask recipe to clear their face
of pimples and prevent future breakouts. Gather together the
following ingredients: egg whites, fresh mint leaves, one
spoonful of cornmeal and rose water. In a medium sized bowl
combine all the ingredients until it creates a fine paste.
Make sure the mixture is not too watery but not super thick.
Once you?ve gotten the right consistency, apply a thin layer
of the mint face mask to your complexion. Allow the mint face
mask to sit for between five to ten minutes. Rinse with
lukewarm water, pat your skin dry and moisturize.


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