Both apple cider vinegar and yarrow have cleansing and astringent properties that help to approve the appearance of problem skin. Following are two easy herbal remedies that you can make at home. Either one of these facials will have your skin glowing in no time!

Vinegar and Citrus Facial
Vinegar is good for both oily and dry complexions. The topical application of vinegar has been shown to noticeably improve skin plagued by acne, because vinegar not only cleanses the complexion but also tightens and closes the pores. In addition, vinegar has often been used to treat mature skin. Vinegar actually softens the skin and helps to eliminate fine lines caused by age. A citrus vinegar facial cleanser has a refreshing scent and serves has an excellent cleanser for most skin types. Although it does take a little time - two to three weeks - for your citrus vinegar facial cleanser to be ready for use, the wait is well worth the rewards.

As you continue to clean out your garden beds for the end of the season, consider using some of the yarrow that you are cutting back for not only your compost pile but also for your skin. [For more about the advantages of growing yarrow in your garden, see Yarrow, the plant doctor.] (It so happens that the yarrow in my own gardens is still doing quite well. In fact, the 'Oretal Petals' even has some blooms, and it is now October.) Yarrow has excellent astringent qualities that makes it a good choice for cosmetic purposes. These astringent qualities make its use very effective for those individuals with oily skin. When yarrow is combined with nettle - an herb that cleanses and improves circulation - a cleanser for oily or problem skin can easily be created.