These 8 plants have skin-clearing superpowers

Sure, basil adds a delightful dash of flavor to your zoodles—but did you know it's also great for your skin?

Not only are plants powerful in terms of your diet (turns out they can even offset your vices) and your environment, but certain herbs and flowers can do things like fight acne and calm inflammation when used on your face.

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No one knows this better than Joshua Morgan and Brad Scoggins, the duo behind Little Barn Apothecary, who have been crafting organic, holistic products out of all-natural ingredients for years (way before the brand officially launched in 2015). As herb enthusiasts (no, not that kind), they're well-versed in what to slather and spritz on for everything from calming skin redness to keeping whiteheads gone for good.

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"A lot of [breakouts] come from modern-day products that are filled with parabens and synthetics that are clogging the pores"

Clearly, they're doing something right: Not only is the indie brand an editors' favorite, but this Friday, August 12, Little Barn Apothecary is opening it's first brick-and-mortar store in Atlanta. The stylish shop (filled with gorgeous plants, no surprise) is meant to be a hub for natural beauty enthusiasts, who will be able to test the latest and greatest from them—and other under-the-radar brands—as well as learn more about how plants can nourish the skin.

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Which is truly part of the duo's mission: educating people on how natural ingredients can help them solve their most stubborn beauty problems. "Most flare-ups can be balanced by healing from within using a mixture of herbs and all-natural products," says Scoggins. "A lot of [breakouts] come from modern-day products that are filled with parabens and synthetics that are clogging the pores. As far as acne and cleansing goes, you really want to nurture the skin."

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Whether you're visiting Little Barn Apothecary's flagship in Atlanta, examining ingredient lists at the drugstore, or shopping the farmers' market, these are the eight most powerful plants to help you tackle acne and clear up your skin.

Scroll through to see the best herbs for your skin:

Watch the video below to learn how to take great care of your skin:

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