From time immemorial, herbs have been used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, as well as for the preservation of youth, both internally and externally.
It is no secret that the reduction of skin elasticity and aging occurs due to loss of moisture, cell death, slow recovery.
Herbs used to rejuvenate the skin are designed, if not to prevent, then to slow down all these processes, being a real storehouse of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, immunomodulators and a source of moisture.
To achieve the maximum result, it is common to use herbal preparations.
They are used in the form of decoctions and infusions, regulate the functions of the body as a whole and in the form of masks, lotions, tonics, creams, peels, scrubs and baths, restore the healthy color of the skin, its firmness and tone.
Anti-aging decoctions and herbal decoctions
Dried herbs and herbs are best stored in sealed paper bags in a dry, dark place.
When preparing a decoction or infusion, the herbs are prepared with boiling water and infused for some time, but they do not boil or boil!
The resulting drink is filtered and taken in prescribed quantities either in the morning before meals or in the evening after all meals.
- Tibetan collection. Chamomile, St. John's wort, birch buds, immortal in equal parts are poured with boiling water in a ratio of 1 tablespoon per 500 ml of water. The resulting drink is divided in half, honey is added and half is drunk before going to bed and the second - in the morning 20 minutes before meals. For reasons of rejuvenation, daily use for 1 month a year is recommended.
- Tilia, sage, chamomile and ponytail in equal proportions, cooked in the form of a decoction, will help maintain hormonal balance. It is true that it is recommended to drink it three times a day.
- If you suffer from high blood pressure and we advise you to strengthen the vascular walls, Sudanese rose petal (hibiscus) tea will come to the rescue. It also helps maintain body tone throughout.
- Garlic. Few people know that this plant, which has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and has action against free radicals, also functions as an excellent anti-aging agent. Its daily use provides a lasting refreshing effect.
What herbs to wipe the face for rejuvenation
It is noteworthy that herbal anti-aging procedures are practically safe for external use, as long as individual intolerance is taken into account.
Before taking a refreshing herbal bath, you should wash to get rid of dirt and grease.
- Calendula. This plant has strong antibacterial and anti-allergic properties, is used to treat many skin diseases and promotes the production of collagen in the skin, which helps maintain its sweep. This plant is used both for washing and is recommended to be added to tea.
- Allantoin, which is part of comfrey, promotes the growth and renewal of skin cells, is often added to cosmetic creams. You can make a face mask with it. Her recipe: chop comfrey leaves, add a teaspoon of sour cream or cream, mix everything. It should be a thick cream. Apply it on clean skin for 10 minutes and then rinse.
- Aloe vera has long been considered magical in terms of rejuvenation. The plant gives the skin a healthy glow and softness, enhances the regeneration and hydration of skin cells. This is one of the most easily accessible facial treatments.
- Astragalus root perfectly heals the body as a whole and also fights its wilting. Usually, tea is made from the root of this plant, which they drink, wash their faces or make ice cubes from, with which they wash their faces.
- Ginkgo biloba. It contains many amino acids and plant collagen, which is so essential for maintaining skin elasticity. The plant has bactericidal and antifungal properties, which makes it a wonderful natural antiseptic. Ginkgo biloba can be used to make a facial cleanser.
- The following herbs are suitable as a collection for baths: chamomile (for general disinfection of wounds and microcracks). rose petals (have a general rejuvenating effect). clover (smoothes the skin); tansy (relieves fatigue, swelling of the legs, improves well-being).
The rejuvenation of the facial skin with the help of herbs is used both in the production of expensive cosmetics and in the cosmetology of the salon.
Women everywhere trust herbs as the safest.
Given the fact that the amount of useful plant extracts in the composition of the finished products is minimal, it is more correct and cheaper to use herbs for rejuvenation in home care.
All you have to remember is the location of the herb collection: try to collect material away from highways and definitely not in the city.
- St. John's wort, aloe, sea buckthorn, raisins are the most suitable for facial rejuvenation - these plants fight free radicals well and also contribute to better cell regeneration. Aloe vera kernels, cut and aged in the refrigerator for 10 days, are an order of magnitude more effective than fresh, as during wilting this plant actively produces unique biological substances that stimulate cell regeneration. A mask made from aloe leaves that have been turned into porridge prepared in this way is an excellent anti-aging agent.
- If you have linden flowers, flowers and weed leaves or mint leaves, these ingredients will nourish and hydrate your skin and improve your skin. Chamomile is often added to such mixtures. Herbs are used in the form of cold or hot (heated in a water bath at body temperature) compresses of decoctions.
- Infusions of calendula, flax, oats and viburnum have a good anti-aging effect, smooth wrinkles, prevent the appearance of new ones and also activate the production of elastin by skin cells.
- Rowan, wild rose, rhodiola, parsley are used as tonics for tired skin. The result of their use is freshness and shine.
- For mature skin after 50 years, a mixture of gooseberry leaves, St. John's wort, mountain ash is suitable. A decoction is prepared in the usual way, used in the form of tonic or compresses and aloe, honey and chicken egg can be added to the compressed pellet and applied to the skin of the face for 15-20 minutes.
- Based on the butter and ponytail powder, you can prepare a face cream that is applied at night. To do this, mix 30 grams of butter and a couple of tablespoons of chopped herbs, melt the mixture in the oven, avoiding boiling and then cool, use it before going to bed after cleansing the skin, store it in the refrigerator for nomore than five days.
The use of 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 logical way to maintain youth both inside and out.
Just remember that, as medicines, many plants have both indications and contraindications. There must be moderation in everything!