Introduction
The body’s greatest organ, the skin, may be taken care of using the garden as a resource.
The beauty industry is promoting the farm-to-face revolution, which is returning to natural, pure herbs and flowers in skincare products.
You can find several skin care products in KSA manufactured from organic plants and herbs o bring out the natural glow within you.
However, creating your own skincare and beauty products is a terrific way to ensure product quality, keep an eye on ingredient costs, and personalize them for your needs.
A Garden For Your Skincare
Incorporating these plants into your skincare regimen is a natural and inexpensive way to keep skin healthy and bright.
It is more practical to create room for them, such as a small garden bed or scattering companion plants like herbs throughout the garden.
Given below are some of the most important skincare ingredients that you can grow in your garden—
Roses
Antioxidants included in roses help rejuvenate skin tissues and postpone the onset of aging. Rose Damascena, rose centifolia, rose gallica, and Rose Moschata are the four roses used to make rose oil and water.
Rose Damascena is the most fragrant and oil-rich variety, popular in Iran.
Rosebud tea and Faloode, a cold delicacy made with rice noodles and partially frozen rose water, are popular in Iran. Rose oil has emollient qualities and may help relieve inflammation.
The ancient Greeks and Romans used them for their fragrant baths.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a tasty and simple plant that may be used in cuisine or cosmetics.
Cut each upright twig in half to harvest rosemary and leave the green leaves on each branch.
If you reside in a frost-prone location, give the plant time to recuperate before winter arrives.
Fresh rosemary should be steeped in olive oil, tied into bundles, and hung in a cold, dark place with good ventilation.
If clear, keep dried rosemary in recycled glass jars in a dim area away from the sun.
Aloe Vera
People have used aloe vera for ages to treat minor skin irritations and mend wounds. It needs direct sunlight and soil that drains well and shouldn’t be overwatered.
Every two weeks or after the soil combination has dried completely, it should be watered in the morning; watering should be less frequent throughout the winter.
Aloe vera can be grown year-round, indoors or outside, in a shady location, but prefer strong, indirect sunlight.
Overwatering may occur if the leaves turn brown or mushy. While aloe plants dislike the cold, they can endure it briefly.
Bring your aloe indoors as soon as possible after a temperature dip into the 40s.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a low-maintenance vegetable that should be planted in May. They need warmth and light, so choose a location with enough warmth and light.
For people with sensitive and acne-prone skin, cucumber is helpful. Bentonite clay and cucumber water can make a mask that soothes irritated and swollen skin.
Strong essential oils can be diluted with cucumber juice to make a more mild and strong therapy alternative.
Cucumber’s high water content may also moisturize and fill up the skin, which can help minimize wrinkles and fine lines.
Ideas For Your Skincare Garden
Given below are some tips that will help you take care of your skincare garden better—
Build A Special Herb Spiral
The herb spiral is a raised vertical garden bed built on all sides with bricks or stones resembling a spiral.
Terracing is a practical and beautiful way to cultivate herbs and other plants in a limited area, making it an excellent addition to any garden or backyard.
Like dry conditions, herbs are planted in the center, and those needing moist soil are positioned closer to the ground towards the bottom.
The lower corner of the spiral is where the lady’s mantle, an older skin herb, is planted.
Grow Indoor Herbs
Indoor plant cultivation requires simulating the plants’ light, water, humidity, and nutritional requirements.
East or west-facing windows will support the growth of smaller herbs. Fungus gnats can be found in regular compost, and potting mixtures should be sterile.
Watering can weaken the plant and make the fungus gnat problem worse.
Specialized house plants or regular grow lights can be used if the illumination is problematic. Hydroponic gardening is another option for producing food inside.
Soil And Watering
Before planting, it’s critical to investigate the soil and seek assistance from seasoned gardeners or a nearby nursery.
To guarantee ideal growth and development, moisture levels should be checked, and fertilizer should be given.
Educating oneself on proper care procedures is crucial because overwatering or applying the incorrect fertilizer might result in damage or plant death.
It’s crucial to choose high-quality soil for the garden and pots, keep an eye on the soil’s moisture content, and offer enough drainage to prevent waterlogging.
