Rosemary acts as a refreshing astringent that balances and tones the skin, and contains compounds that reduce redness and soothes inflammation. Rosemary can help decongest acne and oily skin types while maintain balance within the skin and may prevent future breakouts. As our skin ages, it loses its elasticity. A compound in rosemary called rosmarinic acid which helps to boost collagen, which plays a
huge role in skin elasticity can improve the elasticity of our skin. In dermatology, rosemary helps to balance sebum, keeping your skin’s natural oils at their baseline level to achieve hydrated but not overly oily skin and as an antioxidant, rosemary can also help protect skin cells from damage, making it easier for them to maintain their natural levels of hydration. So many of the herbs that we find in our seasoning cupboard have amazing topical benefits and were used this way years ago! It’s so much fun to discover these old remedies that have been under our noses our entire lives!

How would you like your rosemary?