The first signs of aging are fine lines or deep wrinkles and sagging skin. This is due to the production of less collagen, which is responsible for the elasticity of the skin, over time.
You can fight wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. In addition to cosmetic skin care procedures, you can use herbs for the face against wrinkles.
Types of Herbs Used in Home Cosmetics
The following herbs can be successfully used to prepare anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- Aloe. A simple and affordable tool that can be grown on the windowsill at home. Aloe is one of the best anti-aging skin care herbs that naturally boosts 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. This is the best natural product for anti-aging. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, smooths wrinkles. Green tea is known to be rich in antioxidants that slow down the aging process of the skin by scavenging free radicals.
- Common starling, popularly called bear's ear, royal pine.This herb not only effectively smoothes wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, destroys infections and bacteria.
- Witch hazel or witch hazel.It is one of the best herbs for wrinkles as it 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. Alfalfa products can be consumed internally in the form of tea, and can also be used as a component to prepare washing tonics and anti-aging masks.
Consider your skin type when choosing an anti-wrinkle herb for your face. Recommended for those with dry skin:
- parsley and dill;
- yarrow;
- dandelion;
- chamomile;
- calendula;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is better to prefer the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
- burdock;
- nettle;
- sage;
- coltsfoot;
- series.
Anti-inflammatory properties of plants should be taken into account when caring for problem skin:
- 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.
Herbal recipes
Over the years, women have collected many useful recipes for anti-wrinkle products. It is wiser to buy medicinal plants in pharmacies, only in this case you can be sure of their naturalness and safety.
Mask recipes
The homemade mask should be used immediately, because 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 useful components penetrate into the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intense rubbing on the skin, the product should be applied with light finger movements.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be thoroughly 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 is limited to 10 minutes. Stinging nettle may cause mild redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You should 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 décolletage 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 and vitamin E and apply the mixture to problem areas. Keep the mask for about 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with warm herbal tea.
Herbs for face wash
The desired effect in combating the signs of skin aging can be achieved by washing your face with herbal infusions every day.
Moreover, by washing, you can achieve several results at once:
- removal of sweat and oil secretions, dust and dirt particles;
- remove acne, eliminate inflammation, tighten 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 stored 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 plant juices - aloe, citrus, cucumber;
- no need to wash off the tonic;
- Use the product every day in the evening and in the morning.
Recipes with ice
The short contact of ice with the epidermis is very useful: it stimulates 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 drying process. Wrinkles are smoothed, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To make the procedure safe, you should follow these small recommendations:
- in order not to freeze your fingers, hold the cube with a paper napkin and treat the skin quickly, not 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 procedure several times and then do not wipe your face;
- Lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream 15 minutes after use.
Parsley ice cubes
Finely chop a bunch 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 chopped fresh parsley in a blender.
From aloe
To prepare, cut a leaf from the plant and put it in the refrigerator for a week. Then squeeze out the juice and brew the chamomile infusion.
To do this, pour half a cup of boiling water over a spoonful of herbs and let it brew for about an hour. Strain the broth and juice one by one and mix. Freeze and use daily.