The first signs of aging are fine lines or deep wrinkles and sagging skin. This is because collagen, which is responsible for skin elasticity, is produced in smaller amounts over time.
You can fight wrinkles with the help of special cosmetics. In addition to cosmetic skin care procedures, you can also benefit from medicinal herbs for the face against wrinkles.
Plant Types Used in Homemade 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 care herbs that naturally increases 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 care for skin symptoms of aging. Green tea tightens, nourishes and tones the skin, restores its elasticity, smoothes wrinkles. Green tea is known to be loaded with antioxidants that slow down the aging process of the skin by scavenging free radicals.
- Commonly called bear's ear, royal mullein, mullein.This herb not only effectively smoothes wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, eliminating infections and bacteria.
- Witch hazel or witch hazel.This is one of the best herbs for wrinkles as it 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, or used as ingredients in the preparation of washing tonics and anti-aging masks.
Consider your skin type when choosing an anti-wrinkle herb for your face. It is recommended to use for those with dry skin:
- parsley and dill;
- yarrow;
- dandelion;
- daisy;
- calendula;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it would be better to choose the following anti-wrinkle herbs:
- burdock;
- dead nettle;
- sage;
- coltsfoot;
- sherry.
When caring for problem skin, it is important to take into account the anti-inflammatory properties of herbs:
- green tea;
- aloe;
- calendula;
- celandine
Of course, this is not the complete list of herbs that are good for facial wrinkles. But even this minimum is enough to provide healthy and proper 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 in pharmacies, only in this case you can be confident in their naturalness and safety.
Mask recipes
The mask prepared at home must be used immediately, because even short-term storage negatively affects the beneficial properties of the products.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck must be steamed so that all beneficial components penetrate through the enlarged pores.
The cosmetic mask does not require intense rubbing into the skin, the product should be applied with light finger movements.
Rejuvenating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be chopped thoroughly, preserving the juice of the plant if possible. Mix the resulting 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 may cause mild redness on the skin.
parsley face mask
German needs:
- a bunch of fresh parsley leaves;
- a spoon of lemon and orange juice;
- a spoon of honey.
All ingredients are placed in a blender and mixed until a paste is formed.
Apply parsley paste to the eyes, face and décolleté area 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 for about 15-20 minutes, then rinse your face with warm herbal infusion.
Medicinal herbs for face washing
The desired effect in the fight against signs of skin aging can be achieved by washing your face with herbal infusions every day.
Moreover, you can achieve more than one result at the same time by washing:
- cleaning from sweat and fat secretions, dust and dirt particles;
- remove acne, relieve inflammation, tighten pores;
- tone the 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, 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.
Iced recipes
Short-term contact of ice with the epidermis is very beneficial: it dilates blood vessels, stimulating blood flow to the cells. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells increases and the cells renew themselves faster. All this delays the withering process. Wrinkles are smoothed, 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 to avoid freezing your fingers and quickly treat the skin, staying in one area for no 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;
- Lubricate the skin with nourishing cream 15 minutes after use.
Ice cubes with parsley
Finely chop a bunch of parsley and pour a glass of boiling water over it. Put on low heat 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
To prepare, cut a leaf from the plant and place it in the refrigerator for a week. Then squeeze the juice and brew 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 the broth and mix one-to-one with the juice. Freeze and use every day.