From ancient times the herbs have been used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, both internally and externally, to protect the youth.
It is no secret that the reduction of skin elasticity and its aging occurs as a result of moisture loss, cell death, slow recovery.
Herbs used to rejuvenate the skin, being a real storehouse of vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants, immunomodulators and a source of moisture, are designed to slow down all these processes.
It is common to use herbal remedies to get the maximum effect.
Used in the form of infusions and decoctions, it regulates the functions of the body as a whole, restores the color, turgor and tone of healthy skin in the form of masks, lotions, tonics, creams, peels, scrubs and baths.
Anti-aging infusions and herbal decoctions
Dried herbs and grasses are best stored in closed paper bags in a dry, dark place.
When preparing a decoction or decoction, the herbs are infused with boiling water and infused for a period of time, but boiled and boiled!
The resulting drink is filtered and taken in the prescribed amount either before breakfast or in the evening after all meals.
- Tibetan collection. Chamomile, St. John's wort, maple buds, immortelle in equal parts pour 500 ml of water with boiling water at the rate of 1 tbsp. As a result, the drink is divided in half, honey is added, and half is drunk before bedtime, and the other 20 minutes before breakfast. It is recommended to use daily for 1 month a year for rejuvenation.
- Linden, sage, chamomile and horsetail are cooked in equal proportions in the form of a decoction, which will help maintain hormonal balance. True, it is recommended to drink three times a day.
- If you suffer from high blood pressure and it is recommended to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, Sudan rose petals (hibiscus) tea will help. It also helps maintain body tone as a whole.
- garlic. Few people know that this plant, which has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and acts against free radicals, also works as an excellent anti-aging agent. Its daily use has a lasting rejuvenating effect.
What herbs to wipe your face for rejuvenation
Interestingly, anti-aging herbal procedures are practically safe for external use, only individual intolerances need to be considered.
Before taking a rejuvenating herbal bath, you should wash yourself to get rid of dirt and oil.
- calendula. This plant has antibacterial and antiallergic properties, is used in the treatment of many skin diseases and promotes the production of collagen in the skin, which helps maintain its turgor. This plant is used both for washing and for adding to tea.
- Allantoin, part of comfrey, promotes the growth and renewal of skin cells and is often added to cosmetic creams. You can make a face mask with it. His recipe: chop comfrey leaves, add a teaspoon of sour cream or cream, mix everything. It should be a thick cream. Apply on clean skin for 10 minutes, then rinse.
- Aloe vera has long been considered magical in terms of rejuvenation. The plant gives the skin a healthy glow and smoothness, increases the regeneration and hydration of skin cells. This is one of the easiest facials to achieve.
- Astragalus root perfectly heals the body as a whole, but also fights against dehydration. They usually make tea from the root of this plant, from which they wash their faces or make ice cubes and wash their faces with it.
- Ginkgo biloba. Contains many amino acids & plant collagen needed to maintain skin elasticityThe plant has bactericidal and antifungal properties, which makes it a wonderful natural antiseptic. Ginkgo biloba can be used to prepare a facial cleanser.
- The following herbs are suitable as a collection for baths: chamomile (for general disinfection of wounds and micro-cracks); rose petals (has a general rejuvenating effect); clover (smooths the skin); tansy (eliminates fatigue, swelling of the legs, improves well-being).
Rejuvenation of the skin with the help of plants is used both in the production of expensive cosmetics and in salon cosmetology.
Women everywhere consider herbal medicines to be the safest.
Given the minimal amount of useful plant extracts in the finished products, it is more correct and cheaper to use herbs for rejuvenation in home care.
The only thing to remember is the location of the grass collection: try to collect the material not in the city, but away from highways.
- St. John's wort, aloe, sea buckthorn, currant are best suited for facial rejuvenation - these plants fight free radicals well, as well as help cells regenerate better. A lipstick made from aloe leaves that have been cut and worn in the refrigerator for 10 days is a more effective range because it actively produces unique biological substances that stimulate cell regeneration during wilting. Oatmeal mask made from aloe leaves in this way is an excellent anti-aging tool.
- If you have linden flowers, wood flowers and leaves or mint leaves in your hands, these substances will nourish and moisturize your skin and improve your face. Chamomile is often added to such mixtures. Herbs are used in the form of compresses from cold or hot decoctions (heated to body temperature in a water bath).
- Infusions of calendula, flax, oats and viburnum have a good anti-aging effect, smooth wrinkles, prevent the formation of new ones, as well as activate the production of elastin by skin cells.
- Rowan, wild rose, rhodiola, parsley are used as a tonic for tired skin. The result of their use is freshness and radiance.
- For mature skin after 50 years, a mixture of currant leaves, St. John's wort, mountain ash is suitable. The decoction is prepared in the usual way, used as a tonic or compress, and can be applied to the face for 15-20 minutes by adding aloe, honey and a chicken egg to the compressed sediment.
- You can prepare a night cream based on butter and horsetail powder. To do this, mix 30 grams of butter and one or two tablespoons of chopped greens, melt the mixture in the oven, bring to a boil and then cool, use after cleansing the skin before going to bed, keep in the refrigerator for no more than a while. five days.
Using herbs given to us by nature to rejuvenate the skin and the body as a whole is the most economical and at the same time the most reasonable way to protect youth both inside and out.
It should be noted that many medicinal plants have both indications and contraindications. There must be a measure in everything!