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 skin elasticity, is produced in smaller quantities.
You can fight against wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. Along with cosmetic procedures for skin care, you can use facial herbs against wrinkles.
Types of plants used in home cosmetics
You can successfully use the following herbs 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 herbs that naturally boosts 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 the production of natural collagen.
- Green tea. This is the best natural product designed to care for skin signs 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 aging process of the skin by removing free radicals.
- Common mullein, popularly called bear's ear, royal candle.This plant 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 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 for the preparation of washing tonics 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;
- marigold;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is better to opt for the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
- thistle;
- nettles;
- sage;
- off-white;
- series.
When caring for problematic skin, it is important to take into account the anti-inflammatory properties of plants:
- green tea;
- aloe;
- marigold;
- celandine.
Of course, this is not a complete list of herbs for facial wrinkles. But even this minimum is enough to give your skin healthy and proper care.
Herbal recipes
Over the years, women have collected many useful recipes for anti-wrinkle products. It is wiser to buy herbs in pharmacies, only in that case you can have confidence in their naturalness and safety.
Recipes for masks
The mask prepared at home must be used immediately, because even short-term storage will have a detrimental effect on the beneficial properties of the product.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck should be steamed so that all the useful components penetrate through the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intensive rubbing into the skin, the product is applied with light movements of the fingers.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be finely chopped, saving the juice of the plant if possible. Mix the obtained juicy mass with melted honey in equal parts. Apply the mask, keeping the composition on the face is strictly limited to 10 minutes. The irritating properties of nettle can cause slight redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
It is necessary 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 is formed.
Apply 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. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with a warm herbal infusion.
Herbs for face wash
You can achieve the desired effect in the fight against signs of skin aging by washing your face daily with herbal infusions.
Moreover, washing can achieve several results at once:
- cleaning from sweat and sebaceous secretions, dust and dirt particles;
- remove acne, relieve inflammation, tighten pores;
- tones the skin.
What you need to know about the preparation and use of washing toner:
- prepare the product using water or alcohol: water tonic can be stored for 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;
- the tonic should not be rinsed off;
- 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 beneficial: it stimulates blood flow to the cells by dilating blood vessels. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells increases and they regenerate faster. All this delays the dying process. Wrinkles are smoothed, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To make the procedure safe, you must 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 one place 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 afterwards;
- 15 minutes after use, apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
Parsley ice cubes
Finely chop a bunch of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water over it. Put on a low heat and cook the soup for about 15 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into molds. You can use fresh parsley, chopped in a blender.
From aloe
To prepare, cut off the leaf of the plant and put it in the refrigerator for a week. Then squeeze out the juice and make an infusion of chamomile.
To do this, pour half a glass of boiling water over a spoonful of herbs and let it stand for about an hour. Strain and mix the soup with the juice one to one. Freeze and use daily.