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 herbal anti-wrinkle facials.
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 boosts collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product used successfully in antiaging 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 take care of the skin symptoms of aging. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, smoothes wrinkles. Green tea is known to be full of antioxidants that slow down the skin aging process by scavenging free radicals.
- Common phloem, also popularly called bear's ear, royal wax.This herb not only effectively smoothes wrinkles and tightens damaged skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, destroys infections and bacteria.
- Witch hazel or witch hazel.This is one of the best herbs for wrinkles, it has an astringent effect and helps tighten the skin.
- Trefoil. 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 an ingredient in the preparation of tonic washes 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;
- dandelion;
- chamomile;
- calendula;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, you better choose the following herbs for wrinkles:
- burdock;
- nettle;
- Wise;
- coltsfoot;
- series.
When caring for 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 facial wrinkles. But even this minimum is enough to provide your skin with healthy and proper care.
Recipes with herbs
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 have confidence in their naturalness and safety.
Recipes for masks
A mask prepared at home must be used immediately, as even short-term storage will have a negative effect on the beneficial properties of the products.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck should be steamed so that all the beneficial ingredients penetrate through the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intense rubbing on the skin; the product should be applied with light movements of the fingers.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be finely chopped, preserving the juice of the plant if possible. Mix the resulting juicy mass with melted honey in equal parts. Apply the mask, keeping the composition on the face strictly limited to 10 minutes. Stinging nettle's irritant properties may cause slight redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You must take:
- a bunch of 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.
Antiaging mask with aloe
In this case you will need:
- a tablespoon of crushed aloe pulp with juice.
- vitamin E – capsule.
Mix aloe and vitamin E and apply the mixture to problem areas. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with warm herbal infusion.
Herbs for face wash
The desired effect in fighting the signs of skin aging can be achieved by washing your face daily with herbal teas.
In addition, with washing you can achieve several results at the same time:
- cleaning from sweat and sebaceous secretions, dust and dirt particles.
- 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: the water toner is stored no more than two days, the alcohol toner - up to two weeks.
- use herbs: chamomile, sage, parsley, felantine, nettle, St. John's wort, green tea.
- natural plant juices - aloe, citrus, cucumber.
- the toner does not need to be rinsed off.
- Use the product every day in the evening and in the morning.
Recipes with ice
The short contact of the ice with the skin is very useful: it stimulates the blood flow to the cells by dilating the blood vessels. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells increases and they are renewed faster. All this delays the wilting process. Wrinkles are smoothed out, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To make the process safe, you need to follow these small recommendations:
- hold the cube with a paper towel 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 process several times and do not wipe your face after this.
- 15 minutes after use, lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
Parsley ice creams
Chop a bunch of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water. Place on low heat and simmer the broth for about 15 minutes. Cool, drain and pour into molds. You can use fresh parsley, chopped in a blender.
From aloe
To prepare, cut a leaf from the plant and place it in the refrigerator for a week. Then squeeze the juice and prepare the chamomile infusion.
To do this, pour half a glass of boiling water over a spoonful of herbs and let it boil for about an hour. Strain and mix the stock with the juice one by one. Freeze and use daily.