The first signs of aging are fine lines or deep wrinkles and sagging skin. This is because over time, collagen, which is responsible for the elasticity of the skin, is produced in smaller quantities.
You can fight wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. Along with skin care cosmetics, you can use anti-wrinkle facial herbs.
Types of herbs used in homemade cosmetics
The following herbs can be used successfully to prepare anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- Aloe. A simple and affordable remedy that can be grown at home on the windowsill. Aloe is one of the best anti-aging skin care plants that naturally increases collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product that has been used successfully in anti-aging skin care. Parsley is rich in vitamin C, which is responsible for the production of natural collagen.
- Green tea. This is the best natural product designed to address skin signs of aging. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, smooths out wrinkles. Green tea is known to be loaded with antioxidants that slow down skin aging by scavenging free radicals.
- Common mullein, commonly called bear's ear, royal candle.This herb not only smoothes wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, destroying infections and bacteria.
- Witch hazel or witch hazel.This is one of the best herbs for wrinkles that has an astringent effect and helps to tighten the skin.
- Clover. The leaves of this plant have a powerful astringent effect that helps tighten the skin. Clover products can be consumed internally in the form of tea and can also be used as an ingredient to prepare tonics for washing and anti-aging masks.
When choosing an anti-wrinkle herb for your face, consider your skin type. For those with dry skin, it is recommended to use:
- parsley and dill;
- yarrow hops;
- dandelion;
- chamomile;
- calendula;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is better to choose the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
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- nettles;
- sage;
- coltsfoot;
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When thinking about skin problems, it is important to keep in mind the anti-inflammatory properties of plants:
- Green tea;
- aloe;
- calendula;
- celandine.
Of course, this is not the entire list of herbs for facial wrinkles. But even this minimum is enough to provide the skin with healthy and proper care.
Herbal recipes
Over the years, women have collected many useful anti-wrinkle recipes. It makes more sense to buy herbs in pharmacies, only in this case you can trust their naturalness and safety.
Mask recipes
A mask prepared at home must be used immediately, as even short-term storage will adversely affect the useful properties of the product.
Before the mask procedure, steam the face and neck so that all the beneficial elements get through the enlarged pores.
The beauty mask does not need to be rubbed into the skin a lot, the product should be applied with light finger movements.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be carefully chopped, preserving the juice of the plant if possible. Mix the resulting juicy mass with melted honey in equal parts. Use the mask, keep the composition on the face is strictly limited to 10 minutes. Stinging nettle's irritating properties can cause a slight reddening of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You need to take:
- a bunch of fresh parsley leaves;
- a spoonful of lemon and orange juice;
- spoon of honey.
All the ingredients are put in a blender and mixed until it forms a paste.
Apply parsley paste to the eyes, face and décolleté for 20 minutes.
Aging mask with aloe
In this case you need:
- a tablespoon of crushed aloe pulp with juice;
- Vitamin E - capsules.
Mix aloe and vitamin E and apply the mixture to problem areas. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes, then rinse your face with a warm herbal infusion.
Herbs for face wash
You can achieve the desired results in the fight against skin aging by washing your face daily with herbal infusions.
Moreover, by washing you can achieve several results at once:
- cleansing from sweat and sebum, dust and dirt;
- remove acne, relieve inflammation, tighten pores;
- tone the skin.
What you need to know about preparing and using toner for washing:
- prepare the product using water or alcohol: water tonic is stored for no more than two days, alcohol tonic - up to two weeks;
- use herbs: chamomile, sage, parsley, celandine, nettle, St. John's wort, green tea;
- natural plant juice - aloe, citrus, cucumber;
- no need to wash off the tonic;
- Use the product every day in the morning and evening.
Recipes with ice cream
A brief contact of ice with the epidermis is very beneficial: it stimulates blood flow to the cells by dilating blood vessels. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells increases and they regenerate faster. All these delay the withering process. Wrinkles are smoothed out, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To make the operation safe, you need to follow these small tips:
- Hold the cube with a napkin so as not to freeze your fingers and treat the skin quickly, without staying in one area for more than a few seconds;
- start cooling the skin from the chin, moving towards the ears, nose and forehead;
- repeat the procedure several times and do not dry your face afterwards;
- 15 minutes after use, lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
Parsley ice cubes
Finely chop a bunch of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water. Put on a low heat and let the broth simmer for about 15 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into a mold. You can use fresh parsley, chopped in a blender.
From aloe
To prepare, cut a leaf from the plant and refrigerate it for a week. Then squeeze out the juice and brew chamomile infusion.
To do this, pour half a glass of boiling water over a spoonful of herbs and let it brew for about an hour. Strain and mix the stock with juice one to one. Freeze and use daily.