The first signs of aging are fine lines or deep wrinkles and sagging skin. This is due to the fact that, over time, collagen, responsible for skin elasticity, is produced in smaller quantities.
You can fight wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. Along with cosmetic skin care procedures, you can use facial herbs against wrinkles.
Types of herbs used in homemade cosmetics
The following herbs can be successfully used to prepare anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- Aloe vera. A simple and affordable remedy that can be grown at home on your windowsill. Aloe is one of the best anti-aging plants for skin care that naturally increases collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product successfully used in anti-aging skin care. Parsley is rich in vitamin C, responsible for the production of natural collagen.
- Green Tea. This is the best natural product developed to take care of skin symptoms of aging. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, smoothes wrinkles. Green tea is known to be rich in antioxidants that slow down the skin's aging process by eliminating free radicals.
- Mullein, popularly also called bear's ear, royal candle.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.This is one of the best herbs for wrinkles, which 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 a component in the preparation of tonics for washing 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;
- a thousand sheets;
- dandelion;
- chamomile;
- calendula;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is best to opt for the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
- burdock;
- nettle;
- wise;
- coltsfoot;
- Series.
When caring for problem 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 healthy and adequate care for your skin.
Herbal Recipes
Over the years, women have collected many useful recipes for anti-wrinkle products. It is wiser to buy herbs at the pharmacy, only in this case you can be confident in their naturalness and safety.
Mask recipes
A mask prepared at home should be used immediately, as even short-term storage will harm the beneficial properties of the products.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck must be steamed so that all the beneficial components penetrate the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intense rubbing of the skin, the product should be applied with light finger movements.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves must be finely chopped, preserving the plant juice 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. The irritating properties of nettle can cause slight redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You need to take:
- 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 paste forms.
Apply parsley paste to eyes, face and décolleté for 20 minutes.
Anti-aging mask with aloe
In this case you will need:
- a tablespoon of aloe pulp crushed with juice;
- vitamin E – capsule.
Mix aloe vera and vitamin E and apply the mixture to problem areas. Leave the mask on for about 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse your face with warm herbal infusion.
Herbs to wash your face
The desired effect in combating signs of skin aging can be achieved by washing your face daily with herbal infusions.
Furthermore, when washing you can achieve several results at the same time:
- cleaning 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 washing toner:
- prepare the product with water or alcohol: tonic water is stored for a maximum of two days, tonic alcohol – up to two weeks;
- use herbs: chamomile, sage, parsley, celandine, nettle, St. John's wort, green tea;
- natural plant juices – aloe, citrus fruits, cucumber;
- the tonic does not need to be washed off;
- Use the product every day at night and in the morning.
Recipes with ice
The brief contact of the ice with the epidermis is very useful: it stimulates blood flow to the cells by dilating the blood vessels. As a result, metabolism within cells increases and they renew themselves more quickly. All of this delays the wilting process. Wrinkles are smoothed out, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To make the procedure safe, you need to follow these small recommendations:
- hold the cube with a paper napkin so as not to freeze your fingers and treat the skin quickly, without staying in the same area for more than a few seconds;
- start to cool the skin starting from the chin, moving towards the ears, nose and forehead;
- repeat the procedure several times and do not wipe your face afterwards;
- 15 minutes after use, lubricate the skin with nourishing cream.
Parsley ice cubes
Chop a bunch of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water. Place over low heat and cook the broth for about 15 minutes. Let cool, strain 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 brew for about an hour. Strain and mix the broth with the juice one by one. Freeze and use daily.