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| oily skin in the form of facial steams, cleansers and toners. It is used as a bath herb to treat rashes, wounds and oily skin and in salves to treat eczema. It is also used in aftershaves. Yarrow is a powerful styptic, and a poultice of the fresh leaves will stop a wound from bleeding. Fresh yarrow can be rubbed on the skin to repel insects. |
| Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) |
| Yellow dock root is used in teas, tinctures and capsules for its alterative, antiseptic and tonic properties. It aids the body's natural cleansing process. It is used internally to heal acne, boils, eczema and psoriasis and is employed topically in compresses, salves and poultices for treating eczema, hives, itchy skin and ringworm. |
| Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) |
| Native to Southeast Asia and Australia, ylang ylang means ''flower of flowers." The flowers are used for their delightful fragrance. Ylang ylang is used in skin products such as cleansers, soaps, toners and moisturizers for oily and problem skin. It is also included in hair tonics, and the flowers can be rubbed directly on the hair if one is fortunate to live where the tree grows. This herb is popular in perfumery. |
| Yucca (Yucca species) |
| Used for its anti-inflammatory properties, yucca root, when mixed with water, forms a lather, making it an excellent biodegradable cleansing ingredient in shampoos, cleansers and soaps. It is also helpful for treating dandruff and hair loss. |
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