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Coltsfoot Botanical
High In Cysteine and Silica For Healthy Skin
Scientific Name: {Tussilago farfara}
Family: {Asteraceae—from the daisy family}
Common Name: {Colt's foot, Horse hoof}
Coltsfoot can be used both internally and externally for its anti-inflammatory properties. But, most commonly, it relieves coughs and other cold symptoms.
It can help reduce the intensity and duration of coughs and colds. Additionally, used topically, it soothes sunburns and can rapidly restore sores, cuts, and bruises.
It is often used on twisted or sprained appendages, as it safely reduces swelling without the constrictive dangers that using a cold compress can present.
Internal uses include reducing swelling and relieving digestive issues and internal ulcers. In addition, it can minimize the pain of a sore throat and help calm laryngitis.
Coltsfoot contains tannins, which minimize redness, act as an antioxidant, and help calm skin.
Achieve a Brighter Complexion
Whether used internally or externally, it encourages new cell growth, which can help to push out toxins, slough away dead skin cells, and fight free radical damage. Moreover, getting rid of dull cells reveals a cleaner, brighter-looking complexion.
Other beneficial components of coltsfoot include cysteine, vital in regenerating healthy, strong skin cells. This makes the skin more resilient and makes the hair appear shinier and less brittle. In addition, using a wash containing coltsfoot will make hair more resistant to split ends and breakage.
Coltsfoot has natural moisturizing benefits. Thus, you can add it to toners, helping clean skin and blocking the absorption of acne-causing bacteria into the skin. In addition, it fights bacteria and encourages skin cells to hold on to their natural moisture instead of secreting it.
When skin cells don't stay hydrated, they must continuously produce more sebum, which collects pores and eventually causes pimples. Conversely, when cells retain moisture, the skin produces less sebum and fewer pimples.
Silica is a skin softener that improves the skin's natural elasticity. Flexibility helps the skin bounce back from the signs of aging more quickly. Further, keep your skin healthier and the look of your complexion more youthful with coltsfoot!
It can be used locally on pimples, cuts, scabs, bites, rashes, and scars to soften the face and accelerate rejuvenation.
Most Common Cosmetic Applications for Coltsfoot
- Reducing redness
- Lessen the appearance of acne marks
- Additive to anti-aging serums
- Restorative creams and scrubs
About the Author
Kari Thomas wrote this article.