The first signs of aging are fine lines or deep wrinkles and sagging skin. This is because as time goes by, collagen which is responsible for skin elasticity is produced in smaller quantities.
You can fight wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. In addition to skin care cosmetic procedures, you can also use herbs for the face against wrinkles.
Types of Herbs Used in Homemade Cosmetics
The following herbs are successfully used to prepare anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- Aloe vera. A simple and affordable remedy that can be grown at home on a windowsill. Aloe vera is one of the best anti-aging skin care herbs that naturally increases collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product that is successfully used in anti-aging skin care. Parsley is rich in vitamin C, which is responsible for natural collagen production.
- Green tea. It is the best natural product designed to treat the symptoms of skin aging. Green tea tones, nourishes and tightens the skin, restores elasticity, smoothes wrinkles. Green tea is known to be rich in antioxidants which slow down the skin aging process by scavenging free radicals.
- Common mullein, popularly also called bear's ear, royal wax.This herb not only effectively smoothes wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, destroying infections and bacteria.
- Hazel witch or hazel witch.This is one of the best herbs for treating wrinkles, which 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 of making tonics for anti-aging washes and masks.
When choosing an anti-wrinkle concoction for your face, consider your skin type. For those who have dry skin, it is recommended to use:
- parsley and dill;
- yarrow;
- dandelion;
- chamomile;
- calendar;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, you should choose the following anti-wrinkle ingredients:
- burdock;
- nettle;
- Sage;
- stepmothers;
- series.
When caring for problem skin, it is important to consider the anti-inflammatory properties of plants:
- green tea;
- Aloe vera;
- calendar;
- cleanliness.
Of course, this is not the entire list of herbs for facial wrinkles. But even this minimum amount 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 herbs in a pharmacy, only in this case you can be sure of their naturalness and safety.
mask recipe
Masks made at home should be used immediately, as even short-term storage will adversely affect the efficacy of the product.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck must be steamed so that all the beneficial components penetrate the enlarged pores.
Cosmetic masks do not need to be rubbed intensely into the skin, the product should be applied with light finger movements.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be chopped completely, preserving the plant juices if possible. Mix the resulting watery mass with liquid honey in equal parts. Apply the mask, keep the composition on the face limited to only 10 minutes. The irritating properties of nettle may cause slight redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You need to take:
- a bunch of fresh parsley;
- a spoonful of lemon and orange juice;
- a spoonful of honey.
All ingredients are put into a blender and mixed until they become a paste.
Apply parsley paste to eyes, face and décolleté for 20 minutes.
Anti-aging mask with aloe vera
In this case you need:
- one tablespoon of crushed aloe flesh with juice;
- vitamin E – capsules.
Mix aloe vera and vitamin E and apply the mixture to the problem area. Leave the mask for about 15-20 minutes, then rinse your face with warm herbal infusion.
Herbal for washing your face
The desired effect in fighting the signs of skin aging can be achieved by daily washing your face with herbal infusion.
Moreover, by washing you can get several results at once:
- cleansing from sweat and sebaceous secretions, dust and dirt particles;
- removes acne, relieves inflammation, tightens pores;
- tighten skin.
What you need to know about preparing and using toner for washing:
- prepare the product using water or alcohol: water tonic is stored for no more than two days, alcohol tonic – up to two weeks;
- use herbs: chamomile, sage, parsley, celandine, nettle, St. John's wort. St. John's wort, green tea;
- natural plant juices – aloe vera, orange, cucumber;
- tonic does not need to be washed off;
- Use the product every day in the evening and morning.
Recipe with ice
Brief contact of ice with the epidermis is very useful: it stimulates blood flow to cells by dilating blood vessels. As a result, metabolism in cells increases and renews itself more quickly. All this delays the withering process. Wrinkles are smoothed, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To make this procedure safe, you need to follow these small recommendations:
- hold the cube with a paper napkin so that your fingers do not freeze, and treat the skin quickly, without staying on 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 after that;
- 15 minutes after use, lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
Parsley ice cubes
Finely chop a bunch of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water. Turn the heat to low and cook the broth for about 15 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into molds. You can use fresh parsley, chopped in a blender.
From aloe vera
To prepare it, cut the leaves of the plant and place them in the refrigerator for a week. Then squeeze the juice and brew chamomile infusion.
To do this, pour half a glass of boiling water over a spoonful of herbs and let it brew for about an hour. Strain and mix the broth with the juice one to one. Freeze and use daily.