The Best Herbs for Skincare (And Why We Infuse Them Into Every Jar)
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Nature Knows What Your Skin Needs
When it comes to skincare, herbs are some of the most powerful (and underrated) tools available. Long before chemical creams and lab-made actives, women around the world turned to plants for their healing, soothing, and beautifying properties—and they still work.
At Betsy Botanicals, we slow-infuse organic herbs into nourishing carrier oils to amplify the healing benefits of every balm. Here's a peek at our favorite skin-loving herbs, and why your skin might just fall in love with them too.
1. Calendula: The Soothing Star
Calendula officinalis is a go-to herb for calming inflammation and promoting skin healing. It's rich in flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpenoids—compounds that help reduce redness, soothe irritation, and support tissue regeneration.
Great for:
- Eczema and rashes
- Postpartum skin healing
- Sensitive or reactive skin
2. Marshmallow Root: The Hydration Hero
Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is deeply hydrating thanks to its high mucilage content—a soothing, gel-like substance that helps lock in moisture and calm irritated skin.
Great for:
- Dry, flaky skin
- Compromised skin barriers
- Baby-safe skincare
3. Lavender: The Calming Companion
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is known for both its calming aroma and its antimicrobial, skin-soothing properties. It helps reduce breakouts, ease inflammation, and promote a sense of calm during your skincare ritual.
Great for:
- Acne-prone skin
- Redness or minor burns
- Sleep-time rituals
4. Chamomile: The Anti-Inflammatory Classic
Chamomile is known for its gentle calming effects on the skin and nervous system. It contains apigenin and bisabolol—compounds that reduce redness and calm irritation.
Great for:
- Red, inflamed skin
- Rosacea support
- Soothing baby and postpartum skin
5. Horsetail: The Silica Source
Horsetail is rich in silica, a mineral that supports collagen production and strengthens skin structure. It’s ideal for improving tone and resilience, especially in mature or dull skin.
Great for:
- Boosting firmness and elasticity
- Skin repair after breakouts or damage
Why Infusions Matter
We don’t just toss these herbs into a blender—we slow-infuse them for weeks in high-quality, organic oils like argan, jojoba, rosehip seed oil, emu oil, and plum kernel oil. This process gently extracts the most skin-loving compounds without damaging their integrity.
We then pair these infusions with essential oils like blue tansy, lemongrass, tangerine, and whole vanilla beans—chosen for their skin benefits and their aromatherapeutic support.
The result? A rich, deeply nourishing base that enhances the power of our grass-fed tallow balm, and supports your skin in every season.
Try the Balm That Combines Them All
Our Whipped Tallow Face Balm is handcrafted with grass-fed tallow and herb-infused oils featuring calendula, marshmallow root, and lavender, with more powerful botanicals to come in future formulas.