How to Create a Complete Herbal Skincare Routine

Key Takeaways

• First thing, you have to know if your face is greasy or dry. That is like, step one.
• Plants are cool. But you need the right ones for your face.
• Doing a simple thing every day beats doing some complicated thing once in a blue moon.
• It is fun to do a mask or something once a week. A little treat.
• And you have to be patient. This is not an overnight fix.
• I am not kidding, try new stuff on your arm first. Do not play games with your face.

So, What Is Your Skin's Deal? Let Us Figure It Out.

Alright, let us just talk for a sec. The biggest mistake people make is not actually knowing their own skin. I had a buddy who was so upset because she kept breaking out. Turns out, she was using this super thick, heavy cream her sister loved. But her sister's skin is like a desert, and my friend's face is naturally oily. She was just making things worse. As soon as we got her to switch to a lighter gel, things calmed right down. See? It all starts with knowing what you are dealing with.

And it is not hard to figure out. Just wash your face, then go live your life for an hour. Do not put anything on. Then go check it out. If your forehead and nose are shiny, you are probably oily. If your face feels tight and kind of uncomfortable, it is thirsty. That is dry skin.

A lot of us are a mix, which is what they call combination. My nose gets greasy but my cheeks are fine. It is super common. And then some of us just have sensitive skin. It gets mad easy. You just have to be extra nice to it. Knowing your type is the key. It is how you can even begin to understand why plants are good for you in a way that actually helps.

Meet Your Face's New Plant Pals

So you know your skin's basic personality now. Cool. Let us find some plants that it might get along with. Nature has all this good stuff, you just have to know what to reach for. You do not need to be a scientist. You just need to find an ingredient or two that your face does not hate.

Here is my quick list of stuff that usually works:

• If you have oily skin: You want to sop up the grease without making your face feel tight. Tea tree is a classic for a reason. Witch hazel is also a good one to just make everything feel fresh.
• If you have dry skin: Your face is thirsty. Give it a drink. Honey is a weird one but it is awesome because it pulls moisture in. Jojoba oil is my personal favorite, it is a lot like our skin's natural oil.
• If you are a mix: You have to keep everyone happy. Lavender is great for that. It just kind of chills everything out.
• If your skin is sensitive: Your face is a baby. Be nice to it. Chamomile is the king of calm. Calendula is another one that is really good if you get red a lot.

And look, where you get this stuff from is a big deal. You want the real thing, not a bottle of perfume. I tell my friends to just browse a site like IM Herbs to see what good, simple stuff is supposed to look like. It gives you something to compare to.

Your Morning Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

The stuff you do every day is what really makes a difference. Your morning routine is all about putting on a shield before you go out into the world. And it can take like, two minutes. It is not a big production.

You get up. Splash your face with water. Maybe a dot of cleanser. Boom, done. Next, I like to spray my face with rose water. It just feels good. Then, cream. And yeah, you need it. Even if you are oily, just get a light one. And then—and I will argue with anyone about this sunscreen. You have to wear it. Every day. I do not care if it is cloudy. It is the best way to not get wrinkly. This whole thing is just a tiny part of a bigger herbal wellness routine that just makes you feel like you have your life together.

Tucking Your Skin in for the Night

Your skin does all its heavy lifting when you are asleep. It is like the night crew at a factory, fixing everything. Your only job is to give them a clean workspace. It is my favorite part of the day, to be honest. It is like washing the whole day off.

So yeah, you have to wash your face. Get all the dirt and makeup off. You need a fresh start. But at night, you do not need sunscreen. Instead, you can use a nice oil. Your skin is ready for it.

Just a few drops is all it takes. Do not slick your face up. Argan oil is awesome for moisture. Rosehip is great if you have any old marks you want to fade. Just warm it up in your hands and pat it on. And do not forget the rest of your body. I keep a bottle of something simple like IM Herbs Pure Mustard Oil for my arms and legs after a shower. It feels amazing.

Fun Little Extras for Your Skin Each Week

Your daily routine is your main meal. This stuff is dessert. You do not need it every day, but it is a nice treat once a week to give your skin a little boost. But do not go crazy. Once a week is enough. Any more and you are just going to make your skin mad.

Exfoliating is one of those things. It helps get the old, flaky skin off so the new skin can shine. But you have to be gentle. I used to use those scrubs with the scratchy bits and I would just rub my face raw. It was a bad scene. Now I know that just a little oatmeal mixed with water into a paste is all you need. It is soft and it works.

A mask is the other thing. It is a great excuse to just sit down for 15 minutes. If you feel all clogged up, a clay mask is great. If you just look tired, a honey mask can make you look human again. It proves that a lot of the time, simple plant oils are great and you do not need all the complicated stuff.

Your Super Simple Skin Cheat Sheet

I know that was a lot of me talking. So let us just make this really easy. This is not a list of rules, it is just ideas. Find your skin type, I will give you a couple of things to look for.

If you are Oily, you want fresh stuff. Think cleansers with tea tree in them. Witch hazel as a toner. And a super light aloe gel for a moisturizer.

If you are Dry, you want rich stuff. A honey or oil cleanser is nice. Rose water for a toner. And then a good cream with shea butter or argan oil.

If you are a Combo, you want balance. A gentle green tea cleanser is a good place to start. Lavender water can calm things down. You might need a light cream for the oily spots and a heavier one for the dry spots.

If you are Sensitive, you want boring. The fewer ingredients, the better. A calming chamomile or oat cream is your best friend. Maybe no toner at all. Just wash and cream.

And hey, moisturize your body. Having something like the 100ml Mustard Oil Pack for after you shower is a really simple, nice thing to do for yourself.

My Favorite Secrets (That I Am Telling You)

This is the stuff I had to learn the hard way. The things that actually make a difference.

First one, test new things on your arm. I know, I know, I keep saying it. But it is better to have a weird rash on your arm than on your forehead. Second, just try one new thing at a time. If you use 5 new things and your face freaks out, you have no idea what did it. So just try a new cleanser for a week. See how that goes. Then maybe a new cream. Easy does it.

Third, you have to actually do it. Every day. Plants are not a quick fix. They take a while to work. You need to give them a month to really know if they are for you. And last, your skin will tell you what is up. You just have to learn to listen. If it feels tight, it needs a drink. If it is red, it is mad about something. Simplify. Starting with good stuff from a place you trust, like the Mustard Oil Products from IM Herbs, makes everything easier.

But Really, Why Bother With Plants?

So why are we even having this conversation? Why not just buy the shiny bottle from the commercial? Because this is just... different. It is about working with your skin, not fighting it. It is about using stuff from the ground, not from a lab. It just feels better. More honest, you know?

And it makes you pay attention. You learn what your face likes. You learn what it hates. You get a little more in tune with your own body. And that is a good feeling. It can even make you curious about other things, like how people have used stuff like mustard oil for healthy hair for ages. It is not about being a perfect, all-natural person. It is just about feeling a little more connected to yourself.

FAQs

How long does this stuff actually take to work?
You have to give it a month. Your skin needs to go through a whole cycle. I know it is hard to wait, but it is worth it.

My skin freaks out over everything. Can I do this?
Yes. You are the perfect person for this. Just stick to the most basic, calming stuff. Oats, chamomile. And you are going to test it on your arm first. Right?

Is this going to cost a lot of money?
No. It can be super cheap. A thing of oatmeal and some honey from your kitchen can make a great mask. A bottle of simple oil can last forever.

Can I mix this with my other stuff?
Sure, but just be smart. Add one new thing at a time. If you are using strong stuff from a doctor, maybe ask them first.

I am lazy. What is the one thing I have to do?
I cannot give you just one. I will give you two. Wash your face before you fall into bed. And wear sunscreen every morning. That is the bare minimum. You can do it.