The first signs of aging are fine lines or deep wrinkles and sagging skin. This is due to the fact that 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 cosmetic skin care procedures, you can use facial medicinal plants against wrinkles.
Types of herbs used in homemade cosmetics
You can successfully use the following herbs to make anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- aloe. A simple and affordable means that can be grown at home on the windowsill. Aloe is one of the best anti-aging herbs that naturally increases collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product that is successfully used against skin aging. Parsley is rich in vitamin C, which is responsible for the production of natural collagen.
- Green tea. It is the best natural product designed to address the symptoms of skin aging. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, smoothes wrinkles. Green tea is known to be loaded with antioxidants that slow down the skin aging process by scavenging free radicals.
- Common mullein, popularly also called bear's ear, royal candle.This herb not only effectively softens wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, destroys infections and bacteria.
- Nut or witch.It is one of the best herbs for wrinkles that has an astringent effect and helps tighten the skin.
- Clover. The leaves of this plant have a strong astringent effect that helps tighten the skin. Clover products can be consumed internally in the form of tea, and can also be used as a component in the preparation of detergents and anti-aging masks.
Consider your skin type when choosing an anti-wrinkle herb for your face. For people with dry skin, it is recommended to use:
- parsley and dill;
- yarrow
- Dandelion
- Chamomile
- calendula;
- Rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is better to choose the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
- burdock;
- urticaria;
- the wise
- coltsfoot
- series.
When taking care of problematic skin, it is important to consider the anti-inflammatory properties of plants:
- green tea;
- aloe;
- calendula;
- Celandine.
Of course, this is not the entire list of herbs for the treatment of facial wrinkles. But even this minimum is enough to keep your skin healthy and properly cared for.
Herbal recipes
Over the years, women have collected many useful recipes for anti-wrinkle products. It is more reasonable to buy herbs in pharmacies, only in this case you can have confidence in their naturalness and safety.
Mask recipes
A home-made mask should be used immediately, because even short-term storage will have a detrimental effect on the beneficial properties of the products.
Before starting the mask procedure, the face and neck should be steamed so that all useful components penetrate into the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intense rubbing into the skin, the product should be applied with light movements of the fingers.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be cut well, as much as possible to preserve the juice of the plant. Mix the resulting soup mass in equal parts with melted honey. Apply the mask, keeping the composition on the face is strictly limited to 10 minutes. The irritating properties of nettle may cause slight redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You must take:
- a few fresh parsley leaves;
- a spoonful of lemon and orange juice;
- a spoonful of honey.
All the ingredients are placed in a blender and mixed until a paste is formed.
Apply the parsley paste on the eyes, face and décolleté for 20 minutes.
Anti-aging mask with aloe
In this case you will need:
- a tablespoon of ground aloe pulp with juice;
- Vitamin E - capsule.
Mix aloe and vitamin E and apply the mixture to problem areas. Keep the mask on for about 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with a warm herbal infusion.
Herbs for face wash
In the fight against the signs of skin aging, the desired effect can be achieved by daily washing of the face with herbal infusions.
Moreover, by washing you can achieve several results at the same time:
- cleaning from sweat and fat secretion, dust and dirt particles;
- remove acne, relieves inflammation, tightens pores;
- tones the skin.
What you need to know about the preparation and use of toner for washing:
- Prepare the product using water or alcohol: water tonic is kept 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 vegetable juices - aloe, citrus, cucumber;
- The tonic does not need to be washed off;
- Use the product every day in the evening and in the morning.
Recipes with ice
A short contact of ice with the epidermis is very useful: it stimulates blood circulation in the cells by dilating blood vessels. As a result, metabolism in cells increases and they are renewed faster. All this delays the decay process. Wrinkles are smoothed, the face looks clean and healthy.
In order for the procedure to be safe, you must follow these small recommendations:
- Hold the cube with a paper towel so that your fingers don't freeze and work the skin quickly, without stopping 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 wipe your face afterwards;
- 15 minutes after use, massage the skin with a nourishing cream.
Parsley ice cubes
Finely chop one cone of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water. Put on low heat and boil the broth for about 15 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into molds. You can use fresh parsley chopped in a blender.
from aloe
To prepare, cut a leaf from the plant and put it in the refrigerator for a week. Then squeeze the juice and brew chamomile infusion.
To do this, pour half a cup of boiling water over a spoonful of greens and leave for about an hour. Drain and mix the broth with the juice. Freeze and use daily.