Module 2: Natural Skincare By Skin Type
IN THIS LESSON
Matching Botanicals to Skin Types with Confidence
Understanding natural ingredients is wonderful—but knowing when to use them is the real skill. Think of this as your botanical “cheat ”sheet”—the quick reference that guides treatment choices and helps you speak the language of natural skincare with ease.
The Heart of This Lesson
Matching botanicals to skin types is not about long ingredient lists—it’s about clarity, intuition, and understanding what each plant naturally supports.
This lesson provided you with information to:
Choose natural ingredients with purpose
Explain your choices clearly and confidently
Tailor your skincare more intentionally
This is the foundation that makes small-batch, natural skincare both healing and transformative.
Dry / Dehydrated Skin
How to Recognize It
Skin looks dull, flaky, or rough
Tightness after cleansing
Fine lines appear more pronounced
Makeup sits unevenly
May feel both dry (oil lacking) and dehydrated (water lacking)
Botanicals That Help
Marula oil — cushions the barrier
Rosehip seed oil — restores softness and tone
Squalane — lightweight, non-greasy lipid support
Hyaluronic acid — draws water into the skin
Oats — soothing and moisture-binding
Marshmallow root — deeply hydrating and plumping
Why These Work
These ingredients replenish missing lipids, bind moisture, and soften the surface—giving the skin that hydrated, supple, “comfortable” feeling again.
Oily / Congested Skin
How to Recognize It
Shiny t-zone or all-over shine
Enlarged pores
Frequent congestion or blackheads
Makeup slides off easily
Skin may feel greasy but still dehydrated underneath
Botanicals That Help
Bentonite clay — deeply absorbent and clarifying
Neem oil — supports a clear, balanced microbiome
Green tea — reduces inflammation and excess oil
Rosemary — stimulates circulation and decongestion
Papaya enzyme — gentle exfoliation
Why These Work
These support clarity without stripping the skin’s natural moisture—keeping oil production balanced and the barrier intact.
Sensitive / Redness-Prone Skin
How to Recognize It
Flushes easily (heat, weather, products)
Tightness or irritation
Reacts quickly to acids, fragrances, or temperature changes
Can appear blotchy, pink, or inflamed
Botanicals That Help
Chamomile — cooling and soothing
Calendula — supports healing and comfort
White tea — anti-redness + antioxidant support
Oats — calming and barrier-repairing
Blue tansy — reduces visible heat and irritation
Why These Work
These ingredients quiet inflammation, cool heat in the skin, and support the repair of a fragile barrier—essential for highly reactive clients.
Mature / Fine-Line-Prone Skin
How to Recognize It
Loss of elasticity
Fine lines around the eyes/mouth
Thinner or drier-feeling skin
Slower healing or dullness
Sunspots or uneven pigmentation
Botanicals That Help
Sea kelp — deeply hydrating and smoothing
Pomegranate seed oil — nourishes and firms
Rosehip — supports collagen and brightening
Vitamin E — protective + softening
Apple stem cell extract — encourages renewal
Why These Work
These ingredients provide antioxidants, deep hydration, and gentle rejuvenation, helping revive radiance and support long-term skin health.
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Dry / Dehydrated Skin
Oils & Lipid Replenishment
D’Souza & Masud (2021). Plant oils in barrier repair. IJMS.
Loden (2012). Skin barrier function. Dermatologic Therapy.
Humectants & Soothing Herbs
Fluhr et al. (2008). Hyaluronic acid for hydration. Journal of Dermatological Science.
Yoshikawa, M. et al. (1997). Oat beta-glucans and skin repair.
Oily / Congested Skin
Clay & Sebum Regulation
Carretero (2002). Clay minerals benefits. Applied Clay Science.
Antimicrobial Plants
Neem: Biswas et al. (2002). Neem as a medicinal plant. Current Science.
Rosemary: Bozin et al. (2007). Antimicrobial properties. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Green Tea & Papaya
Mahmood, T. et al. (2010). Green tea for sebum/Oxidation control. JCAD.
Gupta et al. (2016). Papain proteolytic exfoliation.
Sensitive / Redness-Prone Skin
Calming Botanicals
Chamomile: Srivastava et al. (2010). Anti-inflammatory action.
Calendula: Preethi et al. (2009).
White tea: Lee et al. (2008). Antioxidant, anti-redness.
Oats: Yoshikawa et al. (1997). Skin barrier + inflammation.
Mature / Fine-Line-Prone Skin
Marine Extracts & Antioxidants
Fitton (2011). Fucoidan and marine extracts in skin health. Marine Drugs.
Rocha et al. (2018). Seaweed moisturizing & anti-aging. IJMS.
Rosehip & Pomegranate Oils
Carrasco (2009). Rosehip regenerative effects. International Journal of Phytotherapy.
Lansky & Newman (2007). Pomegranate seed oil anti-aging properties. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
Apple Stem Cells
Schmid, D. et al. (2008). Apple stem cell extract rejuvenation. SOFW Journal.