The Marshmallow Root Benefits For Skin

If you want more youthful and glowing skin, you need to try marshmallow roots.

The herb is one of the most popular active ingredients in skincare products and is the anti-ageing secret of many women around the world. 

Marshmallow root is known for its healing and its antibacterial properties, which can:

• Repair and protect the skin
• Eliminates swelling and skin irritation 
• Hydrate and moisturise
• Replenish dry skin
• Fight signs of ageing

If you would like to know how drinking marshmallow root tea can help beautify your skin from the inside out, read on...

The best teas for skin ageing

TEA	CUPS / DAY
Marshmallow Root	2-3
Chamomile tea	2-4
Matcha tea	1-2
Hibiscus tea	1-2
Rooibos Tea	1-3
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea	1-3
White tea	1-3

Marshmallow Root can replenish dry skin

The plant’s roots have been used for medicinal purposes dating back thousands of years to ancient Greece and ancient Egypt.

The plant’s scientific name Althaea Officinalis comes from Greek, which means ‘to heal’, and was used to treat and soothe sore throats and congestion. However, now marshmallow root is gaining popularity due to its skincare benefits.

The roots contain mucilage, which helps relieve swelling from insect bites, burns and wounds.

Drinking marshmallow root tea may help heal wounded skin, and applying cooled tea to the skin may help reduce swelling. Read:

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In addition to mucilage, the root contains a number of other antioxidants, such as polysaccharides and flavonoids, which boost skin health and cell rejuvenation.

Furthermore, marshmallow root has antibacterial properties that may help with healing wounds and irritated skin.

SUMMARY Marshmallow root is becoming more popular due to the interest in its health benefits for the skin, including its ability to heal wounds.

Marshmallow Root may prevent bacterial infections

Marshmallow root has antibacterial properties, and drinking it may help fight off bacterial skin infection and relieve its symptoms, such as tenderness or burning sensations.

As a phytomedicine, marshmallow root extract is studied for its potential to heal wounds due to its antibacterial properties. Some research looks into the internal healing capacity of marshmallow root(s), including healing gastric ulcers.

However, a study also found that, as an extract, it significantly increased healing when applied to wounds. This is due to the fact that marshmallow root extract may treat Gram-positive bacteria, which are responsible for a majority of infections.

Studies in phytomedicines, including marshmallow root and its extract, affirms the effectiveness of using natural herbs and ingredients to heal wounds and protect oneself from bacterial infections.

Not only is marshmallow root affordable, but it is super safe as cases of hypersensitivity are rare. Read:

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SUMMARY Drinking marshmallow root tea, or even applying it directly to the skin, may naturally help prevent bacterial skin infections.

Marshmallow Root can treat skin inflammation

Marshmallow root is known to be effective in relieving inflammation, and it is a common practice in many parts of the world to apply root mucilages to the skin. Its extract is commonly seen in skincare products that treat sunburns, problematic skin, and dry skin.

Drinking marshmallow root tea may help calm skin inflammation and help ease swelling of irritated skin.

Drinking it will not only treat internal health issues, such as inflammation of the respiratory tract, but it might also calm the skin’s nerve-sense system, reducing irritation and therefore supporting weakened skin barrier.

Research also suggests that marshmallow root can be applied to the skin to calm irritation caused by:

• Skin allergies
• Eczema
• Furunculosis
• Dermatitis.

Other skin irritation caused by:

• Chafing
• Shaving
• Sunburns

Can also be alleviated by applying root extract to the skin area.

If you are suffering from any skin inflammation, not only can you drink marshmallow root tea to calm the skin’s nerve-sense system, you can also try applying cooled marshmallow tea directly to the skin.

So next time you want to reduce swelling of pimples, puffy eyes and bruises with natural ingredients, brew yourself some tea! (Find out which teas can help treat inflammation here).

Are there any side effects of marshmallow root tea?

There are no side effects known, and overall, it is considered a safe food product. However, you had better consult your doctor if you are taking medication.

SUMMARY Marshmallow root tea may be drunk or applied to the skin to help calm skin inflammation caused by allergies or other irritations.

Marshmallow Root is effective against the signs of ageing

Not only is marshmallow root a natural emollient, but it has been proven to have incredible skin rejuvenating properties. It’s no wonder that it is an ingredient found in many anti-aging skincare products!

Research suggests that marshmallow root can help with cell regeneration which helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Combined with its hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties, marshmallow root overall helps skin fight signs of ageing.

Drinking or applying marshmallow root tea to the skin is one way you can naturally rejuvenate, brighten and promote more youthful, plumper looking skin.

Specifically, you can apply marshmallow root tea to areas prone to drying out and delicate areas, such as crow's feet. Marshmallow root is possibly the closest thing skincare companies have found to a fountain of youth! Read:

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Is there a limit to how many cups of marshmallow root tea I can drink?

Always follow the packaging’s intake guidance. But in general, 2 to 3 cups daily is considered a healthy amount.

SUMMARY Its ability to support cell regeneration and its hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties make marshmallow root the perfect tea to fight signs of ageing.

Marshmallow Root hydrates the skin

You will find marshmallow root in many drugstores and high-end moisturisers. This is because mucilage is highly emollient, and it softens and hydrates the skin. Other compounds of the root continuously help support the skin’s ability to retain moisture.

Marshmallow root contains ceramide precursors, which helps with hydration of the skin barrier, and combined with its high dosage of pectin’s and starches, it’s a highly effective moisturiser.

The root also firms the skin as it has a botanical form of hyaluronic acid - the holy grail of anti-ageing. Considered a key molecule in fighting ageing skin, it retains water to help keep the skin hydrated and supple.

So, if you would like plump, soft and smooth skin, drinking marshmallow root tea might help hydrate your skin.

You can also try applying cooled tea as a topical moisturiser to your face and neck to help increase skin hydration and moisture retention. If you have a flaky or dry scalp, try rubbing some tea to the problematic areas along with drinking tea to possibly help ease irritation.

Are there any side effects to applying marshmallow root tea to the skin surface area?

There are no side effects known. However, if your skin becomes irritated or develops rashes, discontinue applying marshmallow tea. If you are taking other medication to treat a skin condition, whether topical or oral, consult your doctor first before applying marshmallow root to your skin.

SUMMARY Drinking Marshmallow root tea or applying it to the skin can help moisturise the skin due to the tea’s hydrating properties.

Marshmallow Root is suitable for all skin types

Marshmallow root tea is suitable for all skin types and can even be found in baby skincare products, as it is gentle, soothing and has healing properties. For people with dry or sensitive skin, marshmallow root tea won’t irritate or further cause unpleasant skin reactions.

Because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties, marshmallow root calms hypersensitive skin and can help soothe dry, flaky skin.

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, a study even suggests that it can help treat skin diseases, such as eczema. Not only that, but another study showed its effectiveness in treating atopic dermatitis in children.

These studies affirmed that marshmallow root is not only used for the treatment of skin diseases, but is also the perfect, natural treatment for sensitive skin.

Another property of marshmallow root is that the polysaccharide in the root moisturises the skin and adds a protective layer. This shows how it can help sensitive skin when it is applied as a topical treatment. The previous studies mentioned above also affirm its effectiveness as a topical treatment for both sensitive and dry skin. Read:

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• How can Beetroot Help with Hormone Imbalances?

Although the tendency for those suffering from dry or sensitive skin is to over-moisturise, this often leads to overproduction of oil and can lead to breakouts. Drinking marshmallow root tea or even using cooled tea as a topical treatment on the face may be a gentle and natural alternative to an over-applying moisturiser.

SUMMARY Marshmallow root is suitable for all skin types, including dry and sensitive skin, and is even used to treat skin diseases. Research has shown it to be effective as a topical treatment.

Conclusion

Marshmallow root is a supercharged ingredient in many skincare products. With its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating and hydrating properties, it is proven to be one of the best things you can take for obtaining healthy, beautiful skin.