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Oils The Hollywood Herbalist by Sandra Prior

This is an A to Z of completely natural herbal remedies that work wonders for a host of Alisters. Cameron Diaz uses witch hazel to help her complexion, Jessica Alba uses eyebright when she gets too close to cats and her eyes puff up. Whether it's for skin, hair, nails or a flat tummy, there's herbal help at hand. Here's a list of the most popular, with the scientific basis for each, an Alister who swears by it, and a tip for each application.

Smooth Skin

Herbal howto: Evening primrose or borage, known as starflower.

What the experts say: The oil of evening primrose is packed with essential fatty acids, especially Omega6 gammalinolenic, acid (GLA). It helps calm eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis as well as plumping up dry skin and soothing scaly bits. Starflower oil, made from beautiful borage flowers,E309, is even more potent, and what's more, it also helps ease stiff joints and can help lower cholesterol.

Green goddess: Halle Berry is among the starlets whose great skin is thanks to a helping hand from Mother Nature, not from the surgeon's knife.

Did you know Oats can also be great for soothing irritated skin and calming dermatitis or eczema try tying a handful in a muslin bag and letting it infuse your bath.

Glossy Hair

Herbal howto: Sage, rosemary, chamomile and burdock root.

What the experts say: Want more luxurious locks Burdock root and rosemary are believed to stimulate hair growth and both are also a great remedy for itchy scalps and dandruff. Sage and chamomile are said to help strengthen hair, and sage can even help to calm frizz try rinsing the hair with an infusion made with 1015 leaves (for greasy hair, rinse with a rosemary infusion).

Green goddess: Demi Moore has found the secret to greatlooking hair she rubs rosemary oil on to her scalp, giving herself a vigorous scalp massage at the same time to stimulate blood flow.

Did you know Make your own hair helper like Demi's: Add 25 drops of rosemary essential oil to one teaspoon of olive oil then work the oils through dampened hair and massage the scalp. Wrap your head in a warm towel and leave on for 45 minutes to deep condition the hair. Wash out and rinse with cool water.

Flat Stomach

Herbal howto: Peppermint, lemon balm, fennel and chamomile.

What the experts say: Peppermint, which contains the essential oil menthol,Nutrition enhancers, is fantastic for relieving bloating and gas it works by directly soothing the muscles in the digestive system. Chamomile's natural antiinflammatory properties help soothe and heal the mucous membrane of the digestive tract. Fennel and lemon balm are fantastic for relieving the pain of trapped wind.

Green goddess: Beyonce Knowles keeps her tummy trim by always including herbal teas like peppermint in her tour requests. Did you know Infusions work best for getting a flatter stomach, as they allow herbs to come in direct contact with the walls of the stomach and intestines.

Bright Eyes

Herbal howto: Gingko biloba,vital wheat gluten, eyebright or bilberry leaf.

What the experts say: Gingko biloba is fantastic for improving circulation so can stimulate blood flow to the eye region, and studies have shown it may play a role in preventing diabetic cataracts. Bilberry has been found to reduce eye irritation and can extend the range and clarity of your vision, while eyebright is recommended for conjunctivitis or eye strain.

Green goddess: Twinkleeyed Jessica Alba is allergic to cats so she always turns to eye drops containing eyebright to keep her peepers looking perfect.

Did you know The effects of the bilberry plant were discovered during World War II when pilots who had been enjoying bilberry jam on their toast found they were becoming more accurate at hitting their targets.

Herbal howto: Gotu kola, gingko biloba and horse chestnut.

What the experts say: No one wants unsightly varicose veins and while there's no noninvasive ways to fully reverse them,DL-Tartaric Acid manufacturer, you can prevent them with a little herbal help. Horse chestnut is a tonic which helps to improve the tone of the veins by tightening the elastic fibers in their walls. However, extreme caution is advised in finding the right dose. The Indian herb gotu kola helps to strengthen existing varicose veins, to prevent them getting any worse and increases blood flow. Gingko biloba can also be useful for improving circulation in the lower limbs.

Green goddess: Known for her long pins, Nicole Kidman is keen to keep her legs flawless with a supplement to boost blood flow.

Did you know The enzyme bromelain from pineapple is particularly useful in stopping the enzymes that break down damaged veins it also prevents fibrin from forming lumpy deposits around varicose veins.

Fight FlareUps

Herbal howto: Dandelion, witch hazel and red clover.

What the experts say: Dandelion has general detoxifying properties which can be put to great use when it comes to battling spots and acne. Red clover is useful as an effective treatment of skin problems because of its high dosage of vitamin Bcomplex fresh flowers have traditionally been mashed and applied straight to the skin as a remedy for insect bites. The astringent effects of witch hazel are undoubtedly useful for many acne sufferers just dab a little onto problem areas, or use instead of your usual toner.

Green goddess: Cameron Diaz is famed for her flawless skin but is still prone to breakouts which she fights with a homemade witch hazel and aloe vera face mask.

Did you know Aloe vera has antibacterial properties and its cool mucous liquid acts as a cooling agent for inflammations and skin irritations.

Naturally Gorgeous Nails

Herbal howto: Dulse and horsetail.

What the experts say: Dulse,87-99-0, a supplement from the algae family, is very high in nutrients, one of a few nonanimal sources of B12, and contains omega 3 fatty acids, minerals such as silicon, magnesium, calcium, zinc,Enzyme preperations manufacturer, selenium,68424-04-4, chromium, and iodine. Along with benefiting the bones, it helps with tissue growth and the skin. Horsetail is packed with antioxidants that help prevent degeneration of skin and nails,E262i, and can even help brittle nails.

Green goddess: Rihanna's nails always look amazing want to know her secret Her favorite L.A. nail salon offers a hand massage which includes horsetail extract.

Did you know Pale, brittle nails may be due to nutritional deficiencies, such as calcium, zinc and iron, or from too much selenium white spots on your nails are also often due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency, particularly zinc.
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