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 the elasticity of the skin, is produced in smaller quantities.
You can fight wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. Along with cosmetic skin care procedures, you can use anti-wrinkle facial herbs.
Types of plants used in home cosmetics
The following herbs can be successfully used to prepare anti-wrinkle cosmetics at home:
- Aloe. A simple and affordable medicine that can be grown at home on the windowsill. Aloe is one of the best anti aging skin herbs that naturally increases collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product used successfully in antiaging 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 take care of skin aging symptoms. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores elasticity, softens wrinkles. Green tea is known to be loaded with antioxidants that slow down the skin aging process by scavenging free radicals.
- common lily, also popularly called bear's ear, royal candle.This herb not only effectively softens 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 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 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;
- calendula;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is better to choose the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
- burdock;
- nettle;
- wise;
- mushrooms;
- 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 whole 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 herbs in pharmacies, only in this case you can be confident in their naturalness and safety.
Recipes for masks
A mask prepared at home should be used immediately, as even short-term storage will have a detrimental effect on the beneficial properties of the products.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck should be steamed so that all the useful ingredients penetrate through the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intensive rubbing on the skin, the product should be applied with light movements of the fingers.
Rejuvenating nettle and honey mask
Fresh nettle leaves should be finely chopped, saving the juice of the plant if possible. Mix the resulting liquid 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 mild skin redness.
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 décolleté for 20 minutes.
Anti-aging mask with aloe
In this case you will need:
- a tablespoon 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 rinse your face with warm herbal infusion.
Herbs for face wash
The desired effect in the fight against the signs of skin aging can be achieved by washing the face daily with herbal infusions.
Moreover, by washing you can achieve several results at once:
- cleaning from sweat and fatty secretions, dust and dirt particles;
- remove acne, relieve inflammation, tighten pores;
- tone the skin.
What you need to know about the preparation and use of washing toner:
- 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;
- the tonic does not need to be washed off;
- Use the product every day in the evening and in the morning.
Recipe with ice
The short contact of ice with the epidermis is very useful: it stimulates blood flow to the cells by dilating blood vessels. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells increases and they are renewed faster. All this delays the drying process. Wrinkles are softened, the face looks fresh and healthy.
To make the procedure safe, you should follow these small recommendations:
- hold the cube with a paper napkin so that you do not lift your fingers and treat the skin quickly, without 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 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. Place on low heat and simmer the liquid for about 15 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into molds. You can use fresh parsley, chopped in a blender.
From aloe
To prepare it, cut a leaf from the plant and put it in the refrigerator for a week. Then squeeze the juice and create 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 liquid with liquid one by one. Freeze and use daily.