The first sign of aging is deep wrinkles or sagging skin. This is because over time, collagen, the substance responsible for skin elasticity, is produced in less quantity.
You can fight wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. Along with cosmetic skin care procedures, you can use anti-wrinkle herbs for your facial skin.
Herbs are used in homemade cosmetics
The following herbs can be successfully used to prepare anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- Vera. A simple and affordable remedy can be grown at home on a windowsill. Aloe vera is one of the best anti-aging skin care plants that naturally boosts collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product used successfully in anti-aging skin care. Parsley is rich in vitamin C, which is responsible for natural collagen production.
- Green tea. This is the best natural product designed to take care of skin aging symptoms. Green tea firms, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, and smoothes wrinkles. Green tea is known to contain many antioxidants that slow down the aging process of the skin by eliminating free radicals.
- Common mullein, often called bear's ear, royal candle.This herb not only effectively reduces wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has anti-inflammatory effects and kills infections and bacteria.
- Witch hazel or witch hazel.This is one of the best herbs for wrinkles, has an astringent effect and helps firm the skin.
- Clover. The leaves of this plant have a powerful 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 preparing tonics for face washing and anti-aging.
When choosing an anti-wrinkle herbal facial, consider your skin type. For people with dry skin, it is recommended to use:
- parsley and dill;
- yarrow;
- dandelion;
- Chrysanthemum;
- calendar;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is better to choose the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
- burdock;
- nettle;
- Sage;
- foal's foot;
- series.
When caring for problem skin, it is important to consider the anti-inflammatory properties of plants:
- green tea;
- Vera;
- calendar;
- 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 secrets
Over the years, women have collected many useful recipes for anti-wrinkle products. It is wiser to buy herbs at a pharmacy, only in this case you can trust in their naturalness and safety.
mask recipe
Masks prepared at home must be used immediately, since even short-term storage will have a detrimental effect on the beneficial properties of the product.
Before applying the mask, you should steam your face and neck so that all the beneficial ingredients penetrate through the dilated pores.
Cosmetic masks do not need to be rubbed vigorously into the skin, the product should be applied with light finger movements.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be chopped, preserving the plant's juice if possible. Mix the resulting sweet mass with melted honey in equal parts. Applying the mask, keeping the composition on the face is strictly limited to 10 minutes. The irritating properties of stinging nettle may cause mild skin redness.
Parsley mask
You need to:
- a bunch of fresh parsley leaves;
- a spoonful of lemon and orange juice;
- a spoonful of honey.
All ingredients are placed in a blender and mixed until a thick paste is formed.
Apply parsley powder on your eyes, face and chest for 20 minutes.
Anti-aging mask with aloe vera
In this case you will need:
- a spoonful of crushed aloe vera powder with juice;
- vitamin E – capsules.
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 warm herbal water.
Herbs for washing your face
The desired effect in the fight against signs of skin aging can be achieved by daily washing your face with herbal infusions.
Moreover, by washing you can achieve several results at once:
- cleans sweat and sebum secretions and dirt;
- remove acne, reduce inflammation, tighten pores;
- evens skin tone.
Things you need to know about preparing and using laundry ink:
- prepare the product with water or wine: water tonic is stored for no more than two days, wine tonic – up to two weeks;
- Use herbs: chamomile, sage, parsley, celandine, nettle, St. John's wort, green tea;
- natural plant juices – aloe, citrus, cucumber;
- Tonic does not need to be washed off;
- Use the product every day in the evening and morning.
Recipes with ice
The short contact of the stone with the epidermis is useful: it stimulates blood flow to the cells by dilating blood vessels. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells increases and they renew themselves faster. All this delays the wilting process. Wrinkles are erased, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To carry out the procedure safely, you need to follow these small recommendations:
- Hold the cube with a tissue so your fingers don't freeze, 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 do not wipe your face afterward;
- 15 minutes after use, lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
Parsley ice cubes
Finely chop a bunch of parsley and pour in a cup of boiling water. Place over low heat and boil the broth for about 15 minutes. Let cool, filter and pour into molds. You can use fresh parsley, chop it and put it in a blender.
From aloe vera
To prepare, cut a leaf from the plant and refrigerate for a week. Then squeeze out the juice and mix with 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. Filter and mix the broth with the juice one by one. Freeze and use daily.