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Expand your offerings safely with Advanced Esthetics Insurance at ascpskincare.com 81 Indian sarsaparilla is fantastic for gently pulling inflammation out of the body without taxing the system. When thinking about their skin, clients should ask themselves if their diet is replenishing or depleting, and they should make sure it's not too much of either. When we are too depleted, we feel dryness. When we are too nourished, we feel congested. It's about maintaining balance. MORE HERBAL SUPPORTS FOR THE SKIN The following are other herbs that can be used both internally and externally to support the skin. AMALAKI: ASTRINGENT, BITTER, PUNGENT, SOUR, SWEET Amalaki is packed with vitamin C, making it an incredible herb for the skin. It helps to brighten and replenish the hydration of the skin while also decreasing inflammation. Great for many skin imbalances, amalaki does wonders to even out the skin tone and remove impurities. You can often find the whole fruit in Asian grocery stores, but if that's not available, tablets or powders are available too. HIBISCUS: ASTRINGENT, SWEET Hibiscus is known as the "beauty herb." The astringency clears out the gunk, while the sweet helps to buck and boost up the skin. Contrary to what we are used to, pure hibiscus tea is mouth-puckering and drying. What we taste at restaurants is usually loaded with various sweeteners. Hibiscus is great both internally and externally. Drink it as a tea by infusing 1 teaspoon in a cup of water, or soak some hibiscus tea bags in water, then place the tea bags on top of skin to boost radiance or cool any excess heat or inflammation. INDIAN SARSAPARILLA (ANANTAMUL): ASTRINGENT, BITTER, SWEET This herb's sweetness makes you feel like you're tasting candy. It's a great blood purifier and gives a deep sense of grounding and nourishment. It's fantastic for gently pulling inflammation out of the body without taxing the system. If you're into herbal preparations, Indian sarsaparilla makes a great syrup. One of my favorite ways to have it is mixed with turmeric in a warm glass of milk. No added sweetener needed! MANJISTHA: ASTRINGENT, BITTER, SWEET Manjistha is another go-to for skin health in Ayurvedic practices. It supports anything, from dryness and acne to skin discoloration and eczema. The bitterness helps to clear, while the sweet and astringent qualities help to bring an evenness to the skin. It can be a little tough on its own, so the easiest way to take it is through tablets. But combining it with other herbs to make a tea out of manjistha can also work. GET T Y IMAGES Amalaki fruit