Preserving youth and facial attractiveness is an important goal of every woman. The use of creams and special preparations for removing wrinkles and preserving the elasticity of the skin makes it possible to preserve the attractiveness of the face for a long time, however, many store products contain chemical ingredients that can cause allergic manifestations on the skin.
Therefore, herbs and herbal preparations that help the appearance of wrinkles on the skin have an extremely positive effect, do not cause addiction, and also provide the skin with the necessary elements.
What herbs are good for the skin
Among the various plants provided by nature to man, the following herbs are the most suitable for facial skin rejuvenation:
- nettle- its rich composition and high mineral content allow nettle to be called one of the most useful herbs in terms of skin youth and beauty. In the form of decoctions and infusions, extracts and masks, nettle is suitable for all skin types (including sensitive, dry, oily). With its regular use in any form, a rapid improvement in the general condition of the skin can be observed, its elasticity is restored, fine wrinkles disappear, and the extent of possible allergic manifestations is reduced;
- aloe- the houseplant with fleshy leaves quickly eliminates irritation, helps restore the upper layer of the epithelium, and stimulates regeneration processes. If fresh aloe leaves are applied to the skin, it is saturated with vitamins necessary to improve its color, stimulates the healing of small cracks in the skin, and increases its elasticity;
- dandelion leavesit has long been used to stimulate the protective forces of the epidermis. The ingredients of the plant provide complete nourishment to the skin, which allows the signs of fatigue to be quickly eliminated and irritation to be alleviated. A mask made with the addition of finely chopped fresh or dried dandelion leaves makes the skin smoother, eliminates excess melanin formation, which changes skin color and the appearance of age spots;
- cooking bananadisinfects the surface of the skin, promotes the healing of minor cracks and wounds, and promotes regeneration processes. With its help, you can improve the complexion, provide the skin with adequate nutrition;
- pharmaceutical chamomile- one of the plants that quickly copes with peeling, excessive dryness and allergic manifestations of the skin. Applying a camomile mask or decoction to the damaged areas of the skin makes it possible to eliminate inflammation, stop infectious processes and soothe after heat or sunburn;
- sagecopes with the increased flabbiness of the skin, eliminates inflammation, stimulates cell regeneration;
- thymedisinfects small wounds and cracks, restores the integrity of the skin faster;
- mint and melissasoothes the skin, excellent for particularly sensitive and sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions and peeling;
- usedparsleyit can quickly remove freckles and age spots, remove fine wrinkles, and provides skin whitening;
- rosemaryby stimulating its protective functions, it makes the skin more resistant to external negative effects, makes it more toned, and gives a healthy shade;
- Red mulberry treecopes with excessively active sebum production, normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, evens out the complexion. If berry pulp is added to the masks, small wrinkles can be removed, and due to the pronounced wound healing properties of its juice, small cracks can be quickly stimulated.
Medicinal herbs that eliminate inflammation and even out skin color, horsetail, horsetail that enhances the regeneration of damaged cells, and lavender, which soothes severe irritation, are also excellent.
The regular use of these plants helps to preserve the health of the skin, restore its normal natural functions, stabilize the production of sebum, thus preventing the formation of acne and wrinkles.
Herbal remedies against wrinkles
In order to rejuvenate the skin and eliminate the obvious negative manifestations of age-related changes, you should choose plants that have no harmful effects. For example, mountain ash is an excellent stimulant for flabby skin that has lost its elasticity, but it is not recommended for excessively dry skin: the plant sap has a particularly drying effect.
When choosing a skin rejuvenating plant, the skin type and the likelihood of allergic manifestations on very sensitive skin must be taken into account.
For washing
Herbs in the form of infusions and decoctions are excellent for washing the face and neck. By cleaning the upper layer of the dermis, they stimulate cell regeneration, eliminate signs of inflammation and gently remove dead cells, which gives the skin a more relaxed and youthful appearance. The following plants have such properties:
- chamomile;
- dandelion;
- Mint;
- Melissa;
- St. John's wort;
- St. John's wort;
- thyme.
The listed herbs can be washed both fresh and dried: they do not lose their medicinal properties when dried (following the drying rules). Decoctions and infusions can be prepared from the plants separately or in combination, improving the quality of the individual ingredients.
The method of preparing the infusion for washing is simple and can be done independently at home. A tablespoon of raw material of any form and composition is poured with a glass of warm boiled water and left in a water bath. We prepare the product within 15 minutes, and then infuse it for another half hour. After filtering, we get an extract of the preparation intended for washing, which can be diluted with water in any proportion.
You can wash off the resulting infusion several times a day, leaving the product on the skin to dry on its own. This increases the value of the method, improves the condition of the skin, stimulates its rejuvenation and removes wrinkles. After drying, the skin is treated with a cream suitable for the appropriate skin type.
From wrinkles under the eyes
The elimination of fine wrinkles around the eyes can be achieved by regular use of natural plant-based products. Chamomile, thyme, and birch buds perfectly stimulate the skin and provide it with good nutrition. In order to enhance the effect of these plants, they are added in crushed form (the best results are shown by the use of fresh plants and herbs) in masks.
The base of the mask can be an ingredient with a suitable fat content, since the skin around the eyes is extremely dry, sensitive and requires the most delicate treatment. For example, porridge made from a mixture of fresh, finely chopped birch buds and chamomile is added to hard cream mixed with whipped protein. The resulting suspension is applied to the skin around the eyes and left on for 5-10 minutes. Then the mask is washed off, and the skin is treated with an oily cream.
The use of a fatty sour cream-based mask with a drop of olive oil also worked well. Chopped grass and chamomile and horsetail flowers are added and applied to the wrinkled area around the eyes. After 10 minutes, wash off the mask, then apply cream to the skin around the eyes.
The regularity of using such masks is 2-3 times a week. In this case, the positive result becomes noticeable after 2-3 weeks from the start of use.
Ice with herbs
Any anti-aging herbal ice preparation gives excellent results in stimulating the skin, improving its tone and eliminating dark circles under the eyes. As a result of the low temperature, the blood circulation process accelerates, toxins accumulated in the skin are removed faster, which also contributes to the rejuvenation of very tired skin.
Making ice is not difficult: the decoction or infusion of the selected herb is prepared in advance and cooled to room temperature. The soup is then poured into ice molds and left to set in the freezer. After complete freezing, remove the mold from the freezer, pour hot water over it and carefully remove the ice from the mold.
The resulting ice is mainly used after washing to stimulate the skin, giving it a fresher appearance. To make ice, you can alternate the plants from which the concoction is made. This increases the positive effect of the procedure.
I cook
The use of decoctions is also good for stimulating tired and lethargic skin. To prepare, the selected raw materials are poured with cold water and boiled for 20 minutes in a water bath. The cooled broth is used for washing, rinsing the face during the day, and making ice.
Any plant that has a pronounced anti-aging effect can be used for decoctions. In fresh and dried form, they effectively eliminate the manifestations of age-related changes and stimulate regeneration processes in the cells.
masks
The basis of masks for eliminating wrinkles on the face and neck can consist of various ingredients:
- heavy cream with whipped protein;
- fat sour cream with a drop of olive oil;
- any vegetable oil with a few drops of fresh lemon juice;
- porridge made from crushed fresh plants with a small amount of fat kefir.
You can vary the composition of the masks endlessly, all of them are extremely effective, they help to stimulate the processes in the upper layer of the dermis, eliminate the signs of age-related changes in the form of wrinkles, the loss of skin firmness and elasticity. Masks can be made from a herbal decoction, which is added to the base in the form of an extract saturated with a large amount of vitamins and minerals.
After washing off the mask with plenty of cold water, a nourishing cream should be applied to the skin to prevent peeling. Regular use of the masks enables rapid stimulation of the skin, elimination of fine wrinkles and prevention of premature fading.