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.
Wrinkles can be fought with the help of special cosmetics. In parallel with cosmetic skin care procedures, anti-wrinkle herbs can be used for the face.
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 remedy that can be grown at home on the windowsill. Aloe vera is one of the best anti-aging skin care herbs that naturally increases collagen levels.
- Parsley. Another affordable product that has been 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 for treating skin aging symptoms. 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 aging process by scavenging free radicals.
- Common mullein, popularly called bear's ear, royal candle.This herb not only effectively smoothes wrinkles and tightens sagging skin, but also has anti-inflammatory effects, kills infections and bacteria.
- Witch hazel or witch hazel.This is one of the best wrinkle herbs that has astringent properties 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 taken orally in the form of tea, as well as used as an ingredient in washing tonics and anti-aging masks.
When choosing an anti-wrinkle plant for your face, consider your skin type. For those with dry skin, it is recommended to use:
- parsley and dill;
- yarrow;
- dandelions;
- camomile;
- calendula;
- rose petals, rosemary.
If your skin is oily, it is better to choose the following wrinkle herbs:
- thistle;
- nettle;
- sage;
- mullein;
- series.
When taking care of problematic skin, it is important to take into account the anti-inflammatory properties of plants:
- green tea;
- aloe vera;
- calendula;
- pus
Of course, this is not the entire list of medicinal plants for facial wrinkles. But even this minimum is enough to ensure that your skin is healthy and properly cared for.
Drug prescriptions
Over the years, women have collected many useful anti-wrinkle recipes. It is wiser to buy herbs in pharmacies, only then can you be sure of their naturalness and safety.
Mask recipes
A homemade mask should be used immediately, as even short-term storage will negatively affect the beneficial properties of the products.
Before the mask procedure, the face and neck should be steamed so that all the beneficial ingredients 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.
Regenerating mask with nettle and honey
Fresh nettle leaves should be carefully crushed, if possible, preserving the juice of the plant. The resulting juicy mass is mixed in equal parts with melted honey. Apply the mask, keeping the composition on the face, strictly limiting to 10 minutes. The irritating properties of nettles can cause mild redness of the skin.
Parsley face mask
You should take:
- a bunch of fresh parsley leaves;
- a spoonful of lemon and orange juice;
- a spoonful of honey.
Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until a paste is formed.
Apply the parsley paste on the eyes, face and décolleté for 20 minutes.
Antiaging mask with aloe vera
In this case you will need:
- a tablespoon of crushed aloe pulp with juice;
- Vitamin E - capsule.
Mix aloe vera and vitamin E and apply the mixture to problem areas. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes, then rinse your face with a warm herbal infusion.
Herbs for face wash
The desired effect in the fight against the signs of skin aging can be achieved by washing your face with herbal infusions every day.
In addition, when washing, you can achieve several results at the same time:
- cleaning from sweat and fat secretions, dust and dirt particles;
- remove acne, reduce inflammation, tighten pores;
- tones the skin.
What you need to know about toner preparation and use for washing:
- prepare the product using water or alcohol: water tonic is stored no longer 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 vera, citrus fruits, cucumbers;
- the tonic does not need to be washed off;
- Use the product every day in the evening and in the morning.
Recipes with ice
A short contact of ice with the epidermis is very useful: it stimulates blood flow in the cells, dilating blood vessels. As a result, the metabolism inside the cells increases and they regenerate faster. All this delays the withering process. Wrinkles are smoothed out, the face looks fresh and healthy.
In order for the procedure to be safe, you should follow these small recommendations:
- hold the cube with a paper napkin so as not to freeze your fingers, and quickly process the skin, not staying in one area for more than a couple of seconds;
- begin to cool the skin from the chin, moving to the ears, nose and forehead;
- repeat the procedure several times and then do not wipe your face;
- 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 broth for about 15 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into moulds. 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 out the juice and make an infusion of chamomile.
To do this, a spoonful of greens is poured with half a glass of boiling water and allowed to infuse for about an hour. Strain and mix broth with juice one to one. Freeze and use daily.