Medicinal herbs are present in many cosmetics that can be bought in stores, but they retain their beneficial properties in this case for a short time. In this regard, purchased creams and masks after some time become less effective than they were at the time of purchase. You can also use medicinal herbs for facial skin in its natural form, preparing decoctions, infusions and masks at home.
Dandelion
In cosmetology, dandelion has long been used for facial skin in anti-aging procedures. The plant also helps, with dermatological problems, with its help you can get rid of freckles and whiten facial skin. The composition of the plant includes rubber substances, vitamins of groups A, B, C, E, PP, organic acids, resins, sterols and saponins.
The most effective are cosmetic facial rejuvenation procedures using masks and cosmetic ice from dandelions.
- Anti-aging mask. To prepare this mask, you need to take dandelion juice in the amount of 5 ml, 1 avocado, 5 g of starch. Puree the avocado and then mix all the ingredients. The resulting mass must be applied to a previously steamed face, left for 30 minutes, and then rinsed with cold water. The mask can be applied to the face 2 times a week. After several applications, the deep and small folds of the skin are noticeably smoothed and the relief of the face becomes more elastic.
- cosmetic ice. To prepare this product you need: 10-15 ml of dandelion juice, 50 ml of distilled water, 5 ml of hazelnut oil. All ingredients must be mixed, poured into molds and sent to the freezer. With the ready-made cubes, you need to cleanse your face, it is advisable to do this at night, first the skin of the face without makeup should be cleaned. The procedure should be carried out in sessions of 10 days, while the course of treatment should not exceed 3 times a year.
Rosemary
Rosemary can well replace any firming agent, as it contains the protein HSP70, which can slow down the aging process at the cellular level. In addition, the plant contains tannins, fatty acids, vitamins and trace elements that can heal and rejuvenate facial skin.
Most of the time, rosemary is used in the form of essential oil, which can be purchased at most beauty supply stores and drug stores. To prepare cosmetics at home, the plant will have to be grown by ourselves, since in its natural form it rarely reaches the shelves of stores and pharmacies.
- Rejuvenating mask. To prepare the mask, you must grind half a banana to a puree, then add 50 ml of avocado oil and a rosemary infusion or decoction. The amount of decoction or infusion must be calculated, given that the finished mask should resemble thick sour cream in consistency. The product can be applied to the face 2-3 times a week, after which the skin becomes more elastic and wrinkles are smoothed.
- Decoction. To prepare a decoction, you need to take 20 g of dried rosemary leaves, pour 200 ml of boiling water and put in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. Ready broth must be filtered before use. Take 50 ml 2 times a day.
- Infusion. The remedy is prepared from 50 g of the leaves of the plant, which must be poured with a glass of boiling water and infused for 3-4 hours, it is advisable to do it in a thermos or wrap the container with the infusion in something warm. . After the appointed time, the infusion must be filtered.
Important! Rosemary decoctions and infusions can also be used in the form of compresses or make cosmetic ice from them.
chamomile
Chamomile contains many valuable vitamins, microelements and organic acids for the body. All this together helps to rejuvenate, hydrate and whiten the skin of the face, making it more elastic and flexible. In cosmetology, the most effective result can be achieved using chamomile decoctions and infusions.
- Decoction. To prepare the product, it is necessary to pour dried chamomile flowers - 25 grams with a glass of warm boiled water and place in a water bath for half an hour. The finished broth must be filtered and, if necessary, diluted with boiled water. Means for cleansing the skin of the face and neckline. After application, facial wrinkles are visibly reduced and smoothed.
- Infusion. To prepare an infusion of chamomile, you need to pour a tablespoon of the dried and crushed plant with a glass of boiling water and insist for half an hour. The finished product must be filtered and, as in the previous recipe, wipe the skin of the face with it.
wise
The use of sage for cosmetic purposes will help cleanse the facial skin and preserve its youth for a long time. The plant contains anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic substances, which is why sage is used so much in cosmetology.
- Infusion for the face. Ready-made sage infusion can be used as an additive to lotion or toner, as well as in the form of compresses and face lotions. To prepare an infusion of sage, pour 3 tablespoons of dry raw materials with a glass of boiling water and insist in a thermos for 2 hours. The resulting infusion must be cooled, filtered, placed in the refrigerator and used as needed. From this infusion, you can make cosmetic cubes - pour into molds and put in the freezer, and wipe your face with them in the morning and evening.
- Decoction. A decoction of sage acts effectively on the skin of the face, rejuvenating and toning it. To prepare it, three tablespoons of sage should be poured with boiling water and simmer for another 15 minutes. The resulting product must be cooled, filtered and washed with it once a day.
In nature, there are many medicinal plants that can be effectively used for cosmetic purposes. The main thing is to do it correctly so that the plant used does not harm, but can get the maximum benefit from the application.