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 herbs for the face against wrinkles.
Types of herbs used in homemade cosmetics
The following herbs can be successfully used in the preparation of anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- Aloe. A simple and affordable tool that can be grown at home on the windowsill. Aloe vera is one of the best antiaging plants for the skin that naturally increases collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product that has been successfully used in anti-aging skin care. Parsley is rich in vitamin C, which is responsible for the production of natural collagen.
- Green tea. It is the best natural product for taking care of skin aging symptoms. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, smoothes wrinkles. Green tea is known to be rich in antioxidants that slow down the aging process of the skin by scavenging free radicals.
- The ordinary deviver, popularly also known as the bear's ear, the royal candle.This herb not only effectively smoothes wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, kills infections and bacteria.
- Witch hazel or witch hazel.It is one of the best anti-wrinkle herbs that has an astringent effect and helps to 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 tonics for washing and anti-aging masks.
When choosing an anti-wrinkle herb for your face, consider your skin type. For owners of 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 herbs for wrinkles:
- burdock;
- nettle;
- sage;
- sea buckthorn;
- series.
When taking care of problematic skin, it is important to consider the anti-inflammatory properties of plants:
- Green tea;
- aloe vera;
- calendula;
- fireweed.
Of course, this is not a complete list of herbs for 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 wiser to buy herbs in pharmacies, only in this case you can trust their naturalness and safety.
Mask recipes
The mask prepared at home must be used immediately, because even short-term storage will negatively affect the beneficial properties of the products.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck should be steamed so that all the useful components penetrate through the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intensive rubbing into the skin, the product should be applied with light movements of the fingers.
Rejuvenating mask with nettles and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be thoroughly crushed, if possible, preserving the juice of the plant. Mix the resulting juicy mass in equal parts with melted honey. Apply the mask, keeping the composition on the face, strictly limiting it to 10 minutes. The irritating properties of nettles may cause slight redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You need to take:
- a bunch of fresh parsley leaves;
- a spoonful of lemon and orange juice;
- a spoonful of honey.
All the ingredients are put in a blender and mixed until a paste is formed.
Apply the parsley paste to the eyes, face and décolleté area for 20 minutes.
Anti-aging mask with aloe
In this case, you will need:
- a spoonful of crushed aloe pulp with juice;
- vitamin E - capsule.
Mix aloe vera and vitamin E and apply the mixture to problem areas. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with a warm herbal infusion.
Herbs for face wash
The desired effect in combating the signs of skin aging can be achieved by washing the face with herbal infusions daily.
In addition, you can achieve several results at the same time when washing:
- cleaning from sweat and fatty secretions, dust and dirt particles;
- remove acne, relieve inflammation, shrink pores;
- tones the skin.
What you need to know when preparing and using tonic for washing:
- prepare the product using water or alcohol: water tonic is kept no longer than two days, alcohol tonic - up to two weeks;
- use herbs: chamomile, sage, parsley, fireweed, nettle, St. John's wort, green tea;
- natural plant juices - aloe vera, citrus fruit, 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 cream
A short contact of ice with the epidermis is very useful: it expands blood vessels, promotes blood flow to cells. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells is activated and they regenerate faster. All this slows down the withering process. Wrinkles are smoothed out, the face looks fresh and healthy.
In order for the procedure to be safe, you must follow these small recommendations:
- hold the cube with a paper napkin so as not to freeze your fingers, and quickly process the skin, not staying in one place for more than a couple of seconds;
- start cooling the skin from the chin, moving towards the ears, nose and forehead;
- repeat the procedure several times and do not clean your face afterwards;
- 15 minutes after use, apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
Parsley ice cubes
Finely chop a bunch of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water over it. Put on low heat and cook the broth for about 15 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into moulds. 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 boil the chamomile infusion.
To do this, pour a spoonful of herbs with half a glass of boiling water and let it brew for about an hour. Strain and mix the broth with the juice one by one. Freeze and use daily.