Horsetail / Water horsetail

In the garden, field horsetail is regarded as an extremely stubborn weed. Perhaps that is why it was neglected for a long time, yet field horsetail is an ancient medicinal plant. The branched plant, which is also called horsetail, has an anti-inflammatory effect and at the same time a strengthening and protective effect. Field horsetail contains a lot of silicic acid. It improves the skin structure, has a decongestant effect, strengthens and reinforces the elasticity of the connective tissue. Field horsetail is the most important plant within the GREEN PEEL® herbal mixture.

Aloe Vera

Due to its cooling, anti-inflammatory and healing effect, aloe vera is often found in after-sun products. The desert lily has many more properties that make it so valuable for the GREEN PEEL® herbal blend. Aloe vera contains a variety of enzymes, vitamins, polysaccharides and amino acids. It has a calming effect and can both donate and store moisture.

Ribwort

The plant with the broad, firm leaves is also called wound plantain or royal weed. It contains a high percentage of silicic acid as well as tannins and minerals. Ribwort promotes the regeneration of damaged cells and accelerates cell growth. The herb contains the secondary plant substance aucubin, which has an antibacterial and irritation reducing effect. Ribwort is also considered an old household remedy for insect bites. First grind the leaf a little so that plant sap comes out and then press it onto the affected skin area.

Algae

Spirulina maxima belongs to the genus of blue green algae. It contains proteins, minerals and vitamins., its proteins are composed of essential amino acids. Algae has a regenerating, antioxidant and smoothing effect and moisturises the skin.

Pansy

Pansy used to be called the "herb for girls with blemished skin". Pansy contains carotenoids and salicylic acid derivatives and helps with impure, inflamed skin. Wild pansy is one of the traditional medicinal plants and is recommended for many skin diseases. It owes its soothing effect to the herbaceous leaves, they promote wound healing, relieve itching and have an antibacterial effect.

Marigold

The plant with the bright yellow-orange flowers is an ancient medicinal plant that is especially useful for healing wounds. Its blossoms are found in ointments, tinctures and infusions. Calendula not only treats wounds, soothes and heals inflammations and has an antibacterial effect. In addition Marigold can assist in activating skin cell division.

Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the oldest, most widely used and well documented medicinal plants in the world. It has strong anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties due to its essential oils. Chamomile also stimulates the skins metabolism and regenerates the tissue.

Lungwort

The small plant with the delicate flowers is full of surprises. In folk medicine it was used to treat lung diseases and for external wound healing. Lungwort causes the cornea to peel or flake off. It also has an astringent effect. It is above all these abilities that make the plant so special for GREEN PEEL®. Lungwort is also rich in tannins and minerals, silicic acid and supports cell regeneration.