The benefits of herbs in the fight against wrinkles
Nature is rich in herbs that can restore the elasticity of the skin and make the face more youthful. The following herbal remedies have pronounced anti-aging properties:
- aloe – moisturizes, promotes cell regeneration;
- calendula (marigold) – has an antibacterial effect, soothes, smoothes wrinkles, provides hydration;
- lavender – relieves irritation, restores a healthy complexion;
- coltsfoot – evens out wrinkles and gives the skin a velvety feel;
- nettle – restores elasticity, accelerates metabolism in the layers of the skin;
- parsley – nourishes, moisturizes, fights wrinkles and brightens the skin;
- peppermint – has a tonic and refreshing effect;
- dandelion – brightens pigmented areas;
- chamomile – promotes cell regeneration, inhibits the aging process, prevents the appearance of age-related and expression wrinkles;
- rosemary – tightens and smoothes the skin;
- horsetail – prevents sagging, helps cope with oily skin problems;
- thyme (thyme) – moisturizes skin prone to dryness, acts against the formation of wrinkles;
- Salvia officinalis – has a pronounced lifting effect;
- Rowan berries – have weak antioxidant properties, cleanse pores and smooth the skin.
Depending on the composition, qualities and characteristics of the medicinal plant, it can be used in the form of an infusion, a solution for a compress, or a component of cosmetic masks. Cosmetic ice made from a herbal decoction effectively fights wrinkles.
Herbs that provide care
For cosmetic procedures, herbal raw materials are selected taking into account the skin type and its needs:
- For those with oily skin, experts recommend using wormwood, St. John's wort, burdock, nettle, sage, coltsfoot, butterbur and string.
- Dry skin will benefit from the use of dill (plants and seeds), parsley, dandelion, yarrow, thyme, rowan berries, rosemary, lemon balm or mint, lavender, calendula (marigold), chamomile, rose petals and hop cones.
- Problem skin requires special care. You can provide it with the help of celandine, aloe, verbena (pigeon grass), calendula, immortelle, peppermint and horsetail.
These plants are used both singly and as part of multicomponent products. They go well with other ingredients, but require compliance with the proportions and rules of use.
Recipes
There are different ways to use plant materials in home cosmetology. It can be used both fresh and dried.
- Rejuvenation of problem skin
A mask is prepared based on pharmaceutical chamomile. Chamomile color is one of the most popular drugs in herbal medicine. It gently cares for the skin of the face, smooths out wrinkles, and provides necessary nutrition and hydration. The anti-inflammatory properties of chamomile will be useful for caring for problem skin.
To prepare the mask you will need: a dessert spoon of kefir or sour milk, the same amount of chamomile, one chicken egg.
Whisk all ingredients together in a blender. Apply the finished mask to the skin for twenty minutes.
This product is recommended for use not only on the face, but also on the neck.
- Smoothing wrinkles under the eyes and crow's feet
A mask made from a mixture of dry, crushed herbs: mint, plantain, chamomile will help smooth out wrinkles in the corners of the eyes and on the lower eyelid.
A dessert spoon of each ingredient is combined in one container and poured with a glass (200 ml) of boiling water. After this, the product is boiled for 10-15 minutes over low heat. The liquid is drained and set aside, and a teaspoon of starch is added to the herbs and stirred well.
The mask exposure time is 20 minutes. After this time, wash the face with broth or water.
- Restoration of aging and aging skin
It is possible to restore the elasticity of mature skin and smooth out fine wrinkles by systematically using a product made from sage leaves, chamomile flowers, St. John's wort and linden blossom. The raw materials are taken dry in equal parts, for example, a teaspoon or a dessert spoon.
Using a coffee grinder or blender, grind the herbs to flour, add boiling water and stir. After this, add a tablespoon of sour cream or heavy homemade cream, a teaspoon of any vegetable oil.
Apply the product to the face for 20 minutes.
- Lightening mature skin
As they age, many women suffer from the appearance of age spots. A mask made from nettle works well for this cosmetic defect.
It is prepared from a tablespoon of chopped dry nettle, half a tablespoon of lemon juice, and a tablespoon of cream.
Nettles are mixed with juice, then the juice is added. The ingredients must be mixed well and allowed to brew for 15 minutes. After this, the product is applied to the face in several layers with a cosmetic brush. The exposure time of the mask is no longer than 15 minutes.
Such procedures can be performed on irritated skin that is prone to frequent drying.
- Herbal caring mask
A mask made from dried mint, chamomile and plantain takes good care of the skin. The raw materials are mixed in equal parts, crushed, poured with water and boiled for 10 minutes over low heat. The broth is filtered and the tea leaves are thrown away. Add a little potato starch to the broth. Keep the product for 20 minutes.
- Anti-wrinkle remedies from calendula
Calendula flowers are often used in alternative medicine and cosmetology recipes. A tablespoon of calendula flowers is poured into a glass (200 ml) of boiling water and left for at least half an hour.
A multi-layer gauze napkin is moistened in the broth, lightly wrung out and applied to the face. Keep the compress until the napkin is almost dry. After removing the mask, your face should be rinsed with warm water.
- Needles, birch leaves and chamomile
Grind a teaspoon of chamomile flowers, a teaspoon of pine needles, a tablespoon of fresh birch leaves in a blender, add a small amount of boiled water and mix to make a paste. Grind chicken yolk with a tablespoon of homemade cottage cheese and combine with herbal porridge.
Stir the mixture thoroughly and distribute on the face. Leave for 25 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Herbs for dry skin
Pour a teaspoon of fresh rose petals, the same amount of fresh mint leaves, chamomile flowers and fresh nettle into half a glass (100 ml) of boiling water. Boil for five minutes. When the broth has cooled a little, strain. Grind the grounds, combine with a teaspoon of homemade cottage cheese and a small amount of milk (for consistency). The result should be a creamy mass. It is applied to the face and washed off with warm water after 20 minutes.
- Plantain-based rejuvenator
It is better to make this mask after a bath or sauna, when the face is well steamed and the pores are open. The mask contains oatmeal, which has a positive effect on mature and tired skin.
Two tablespoons of flour, ground from oatmeal, two tablespoons of olive oil, a tablespoon of crushed plantain leaves are mixed and ground to a mushy state. Keep the mask on the skin for up to half an hour. It is used not only on the face, but also in the neck and décolleté area.
- Chamomile lotion
A phyto-lotion is prepared from chamomile flowers. A tablespoon of raw material is poured into a glass of good dry white wine. Infuse for two weeks in a place protected from sunlight.
Wipe the skin twice a day with a self-prepared lotion, after which you must apply a nourishing cream.
- Linden lotion
The infusion prepared according to this recipe does not contain alcohol. It is used when the first age-related changes appear.
Prepare the product from two tablespoons of linden blossom and 250 ml of boiling water. The linden is filled with water and left for half an hour. After this, filter. Use lotion twice a day.
Cosmetic ice is prepared by freezing a cooled herbal infusion. It serves as an excellent means of preventing the appearance of early signs of aging. When used regularly, ice helps keep your skin fresh for a long time.
- Steam baths
This procedure helps cleanse the face, so it is carried out before applying the mask.
The steam that rises above the herbal decoction opens and cleanses the pores, and the essential oils extracted from medicinal herbs nourish the skin and provide its protection.
In addition, steam baths serve as aromatherapy, helping to overcome stress and relieve fatigue.
Medicinal herbs are a popular folk remedy that helps cope with many problems, including cosmetic ones. With the help of herbal raw materials, you can significantly rejuvenate the skin and improve its appearance. In addition, all herbal cosmetics are affordable and easy to use.
According to statistics, the number of harmful chemical elements from cosmetics used by women daily reaches 168. They reduce immunity and weaken the body’s endocrine system. However, there is a solution to this situation - herbs for facial skin rejuvenation. If you follow the recommendations for collecting, storing, and preparing herbal cosmetics, this amount can be significantly reduced, while simultaneously healing and rejuvenating the epidermis and the body as a whole.
The healing effect of herbs
Herbal cosmetics contain most of the minerals, organic acids and other elements necessary for the full functioning of epithelial tissues.
Cosmetologists divided herbs into groups taking into account the type and problems of the skin. Traditional medicine knows over 2 thousand varieties of medicinal plants; 20 names are used in home medicinal cosmetics, among them:
- nettle, plantain, mint are more suitable for oily skin;
- thyme, oregano, calendula are best used by women with a dry surface type;
- parsley, dandelion, celandine have whitening properties;
- Oak bark, chamomile, calendula or string will help soothe and relieve inflammation;
- rosemary and sage will get rid of wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and folds on the forehead;
- linden, St. John's wort help narrow pores, tone the epidermis, remove oily shine;
- Reviews of kelp for facial rejuvenation - sea grass - praise its unique effect on the skin.
Advantages of medicinal cosmetics
The contribution of plants to skin rejuvenation is enormous. Many factors contribute to this:
- natural, environmentally friendly components;
- deep effect of masks, decoctions;
- the wealth and variety of plants allows you to choose the right recipe for any type;
- slow down aging, intensively moisturize, give elasticity, healthy color, without fear for the health of the body, avoiding irritation and inflammation;
- medicinal herbs are absorbed by cells 100%, unlike cosmetics with chemical components.
When to use and contraindications
Herbs can be used to combat deficiencies:
- inflammation, acne;
- multiple age spots;
- formation of new wrinkles;
- excessive dryness, flaking of the skin
- allergic reactions, itching, redness;
- swelling, blueness in the eye area;
- greasy shine, dull color of the epidermis.
There are several contraindications to the use of herbal cosmetics:
- individual allergy to the product;
- diseases associated with the circulatory system, oncology;
- postoperative condition (presence of fresh wounds).
Recipes that will restore youth and beauty to your face
A tonic based on linden blossom will help cleanse and replenish the water balance of cells. You need 2 tbsp. pour 250 ml of boiling water over the flowers, cover the container, and strain after half an hour. Wipe the skin in the morning and evening.
Use 1 tsp exclusively for cleansing oily skin. complex of herbs (calendula flowers, cornflower, violet) and 1 tbsp. chamomile, which pour boiling water (0.5 l). The next day, wipe the problem areas with the decoction. The product will remove impurities and refresh the skin.
A mask made from aloe juice and oatmeal will help get rid of wrinkles around the eyes. Mix the ingredients in a 2:1 ratio and apply the mixture in a thin layer for 10 minutes. Remove residues with a cotton pad.
Another proven version of the mask for rejuvenation is prepared from a paste of nettle leaves, St. John's wort, black currant, rowan fruit, poured with boiling water at the rate of 2-3 tbsp. collection per 0.5 liters of liquid. Leave the product for about 3 hours, crush it to a homogeneous consistency (if possible), then distribute the mixture onto cleansed skin. After half an hour, wash off the residue.
A mask of peppermint and green tea (1 tablespoon of each component) will help restore healthy shine and elasticity of the epidermis. Pour boiling water over the mixture for a while. Then drain the water (can be used as a tonic or base for ice), and place the herbs themselves on the surface. After 15 minutes, remove the pulp.
If you still don’t trust the rejuvenating power of herbs, then we recommend reading our article about pharmaceutical products for the face; perhaps traditional medicine methods will be more suitable for you.
You need to know this when rejuvenating with herbs!
- Some herbs are allergens. Before using a cosmetic product, conduct a trial test.
- For cosmetic purposes, use plants purchased at a pharmacy (its quality is guaranteed) or collected in proven, environmentally friendly areas.
- Study the features and properties of each component; they should be aimed at solving the problem, according to the type of surface.
- Prepare decoctions for a maximum of 3 days of use; store mushy mixtures for no more than 2 days.
- To achieve a greater effect, do not forget to include anti-aging foods in your daily diet, perform massage, and facial gymnastics.
- Washing with a decoction after an energetic facial massage helps quickly saturate cells with nutrients and activates processes, including the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
- Cosmetic herbal ice effectively moisturizes and nourishes epithelial cells. Find out more about making ice wonder recipes here.
Video
Many store-bought cosmetics contain herbs. However, the natural components in them can retain their beneficial properties for a very short time. Therefore, after some time, purchased masks and creams will no longer be as effective as initially.
It is possible to use extracts and infusions of herbs to your advantage, to make your facial skin clean and healthy at home, using simple recipes for cosmetic masks, lotions and compresses for these purposes.
Read in this article
Useful herbs for skin
Nature has provided many medicinal plants that are designed to help eliminate any imperfections in the dermis and preserve the beauty of the skin for as long as possible. But to use medicinal herbs for facial care at home, you do not need to buy the entire phytocosmetics department at a pharmacy or specialty store. To do this, it is enough to determine the skin type or the problem that needs to be dealt with (dryness, first wrinkles, acne or pigmentation).
For dry skin prone to allergies
The following plants are suitable for those with thin, dry dermis:
- oregano – perfectly moisturizes and soothes dry sensitive skin, has antiseptic properties;
- calendula – reduces inflammation, soothes irritated, allergy-prone dermis;
- thyme – charges with vitamins, moisturizes and gives freshness to tight, flaky skin;
- lavender – has an anti-inflammatory effect on tired, sensitive skin;
- yarrow – relieves itching and irritation.
Using an infusion of these herbs, you can prepare masks, cosmetic ice, or make baths for washing.
For oily skin
Decoctions from plants that contain organic acids, tannins and phytoncides will help reduce oiliness and dry out inflammation. To improve excessively oily facial skin, the following are most often used:
- aloe - the plant carefully cares for oily skin, prevents the appearance of acne and redness;
- nettle – works well to relieve redness on oily and combination skin;
- burdock root – helps to establish oxygen exchange in cells and also cleanse ducts;
- mint – reduces oily skin and gives it tone (can also be used for rejuvenation);
- plantain – treats acne and pustules, tightens pores;
- horsetail – dries and heals rashes;
- St. John's wort - the plant's restorative properties are highly valued in the fight against acne.
Young people with oily skin and youthful acne can use raspberry, immortelle and celandine leaves for facial care. Plants reduce oily shine, fill the skin with freshness and purity.
Herbs with anti-aging effect
Not only expensive creams with collagen can get rid of wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. Nature also has many proven anti-aging remedies, for example, the following plants:
- coltsfoot - softens the dermis and evens out the tone of the facial skin, making it smooth and silky;
- rosemary – eliminates fine expression wrinkles and makes contour lines clearer;
- chamomile – thanks to its healing and antiseptic effects, the herb prevents the appearance of the first wrinkles and stops the aging process;
- radiola - restores tone to aging skin, gives the face a healthy, radiant appearance;
- sage - has high antioxidant properties, stimulates the production of new epidermal cells and, as a result, tightens the skin, making it fresher and younger.
For deep cleansing
All types of leather need daily cleaning. With the help of plants this can be done delicately and gently. Suitable for these purposes:
- succession - used to normalize cellular processes, deeply cleansing and toning the dermis;
- Nettle – due to its scrubbing properties, it is ideal for the care of oily and combination skin.
All these herbs can be included not only in masks, they can also be used in the form of baths or compresses to pre-steam the skin before cleansing or applying cosmetics.
Against age spots
Lemon juice is considered an excellent remedy that helps get rid of pigmentation. But before use, it must be diluted with water so as not to cause irritation. Instead of water, you can use infusions of the following plants:
- dandelion – effectively eliminates freckles and even very strong pigmentation;
- parsley – has whitening properties, makes skin tone more even and fresh.
You can collect and dry medicinal plants yourself. The main thing is that the product must be environmentally friendly and grow as far as possible from factories or road sections.
Knowing the properties of beneficial herbs, you can easily tidy up your facial skin and simply maintain its condition in the future.
Watch this video about herbs for different facial skin types:
Rules for use at home
Infusions and decoctions of medicinal plants can relieve the skin of many defects and premature aging. In order for the result to be as effective as possible, you must follow several rules for using them at home, as well as know the features of a particular recipe. To begin with, before using it in practice, it is important to familiarize yourself with the basics of phyto-cosmetology.
Basic recommendations for the use of medicinal plants:
- You can use herbs for the face in several ways: add them to masks, for daily washing, wiping or lotions, or prepare cosmetic ice.
- The first thing to do is to check for an allergic reaction on a small area of skin on your hand, and only after making sure that there is no reaction, apply the product to your face.
- If you have a favorite homemade mask, it can be easily improved by replacing the liquid component (milk, juice) with a herbal decoction.
- After a course of 10 - 15 herbal masks, you need to take a short break, and then change the composition of the product so that the skin does not “get used to it”.
- If the plants are collected independently, they don’t even need to be dried; they can be used fresh.
- All decoction recipes are best applied immediately or a few hours after preparation.
- It is better to use glass or ceramic containers to store cosmetic compositions.
- If there are fresh scratches, acne, inflammation, scars or traces of recent plastic surgery on the face, it is better to postpone the procedure with medicinal herbs.
- The collected plants can be stored for two years, in a dry place out of reach of sunlight.
Leave any herbal mask on your face for no more than 30 minutes. Because all useful plants are biologically active only for half an hour.
Recipes for skin
Folk cosmetology is based on the use of natural raw materials and healing ingredients. Having prepared a face mask from herbs, you do not need to worry about possible harm to the body. But everything should be in moderation. From time to time it is necessary to alternate plants and procedures (for example, change masks to tonic or wiping with ice to lotions), and also give the skin a little rest.
For rejuvenation
Mature skin with noticeable wrinkles can be pampered with masks that simultaneously tighten, moisturize and saturate the dermis with nutrients. Therefore, in addition to herbs, cosmetic compositions may contain vegetable or milk fats.
Mint cocktail
The composition of this mask helps fight the signs of aging, and thanks to dandelion it will get rid of pigmentation and freckles.
Compound:
- mint leaves - two teaspoons;
- dandelion leaves - two teaspoons;
- liquid honey - one teaspoon;
- tea tree oil – a few drops;
- egg - one piece.
- Grind fresh mint and dandelion.
- Add raw egg to the leaves.
- Melt honey and tea tree oil in the microwave or in a water bath.
- Mix honey with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Apply to face, rinse after 20 minutes.
Tea tree oil moisturizes dry skin and does not create a greasy sheen on oily skin. Therefore, the product is universal and suitable for all skin types.
Anti-wrinkle mask with sage
The procedure allows you to rejuvenate aging skin by activating elastin synthesis in cells and saturating it with vitamins.
Compound:
- sage - two teaspoons;
- cottage cheese – 10 g;
- egg yolk - one piece.
- Pour sage with a small amount of boiling water and mash in a mortar.
- Gradually add the remaining ingredients.
- Apply the mixture to your face (from bottom to top) and leave for 15 - 20 minutes.
- After a while, remove the remains with a napkin.
After seven to eight sessions, a noticeable lifting effect is noticeable.
Rubbing with frozen sage infusion will also help rejuvenate your face and relieve puffiness.
For people with rosacea on the face, such procedures may be contraindicated; it is better to consult a dermatologist or cosmetologist.
Anti-aging mix
The procedure will improve your complexion, tone your skin and help remove antioxidants.
Compound:
- St. John's wort - two teaspoons;
- coltsfoot - two teaspoons
- mint - two teaspoons;
- chamomile – two teaspoons;
- sage - two teaspoons;
- sour cream - one teaspoon.
- Mix all the herbs in one container and add a small amount of boiling water.
- Wait 20 - 25 minutes for the mixture to steam and drain the liquid.
- Combine the mixture with sour cream, mix well and spread over the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.
- Lie down and cover the mask with a towel. Wait 15 - 20 minutes.
- Rinse off the composition with warm water.
This procedure can be done twice a week in winter and once every seven days in summer.
For hydration
To prevent all manifestations of dry dermis, you first need to soften and moisturize it, get rid of flaking, and also reduce inflammation.
With yarrow
Yarrow will perfectly relieve irritation from inflamed skin, and sage activates the production of new cells, which speeds up the healing process of areas with peeling.
Compound:
- Yarrow flowers - two teaspoons;
- Sage leaves - two teaspoons;
- Hercules flakes - two teaspoons.
- Egg yolk – one piece.
- Grind the sage and yarrow using a mortar.
- Grind the flakes in a coffee grinder.
- Combine herbs with yolk and flakes. Mix everything well.
- Apply the composition to the face (except for the area around the eyes) for 20 - 25 minutes.
- Wash off the mask with warm water without using cleanser.
If the skin is severely dry and flaky, the mask can be used every other day. Later, for prevention, reduce the procedure to once a week.
Moisturizing mask with coke oil
In combination with honey and coconut oil, the herbs have tonic properties. Cells are saturated with oxygen and active components that prevent dryness, flaking and itching.
Compound:
- thyme - one teaspoon;
- rosemary - one sprig;
- liquid honey – 10g;
- coconut oil - five drops.
- Grind the herbs in a mortar.
- Combine them with honey and coconut oil.
- Steam your face by washing it with hot water.
- Apply a good layer of the mask onto the steamed dermis. Leave for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse off the composition with running water.
Due to the fact that after using the mask, facial vessels are strengthened, the rosacea network is reduced, and the skin tone becomes even and beautiful.
Herbs with sour cream
The procedure not only relieves irritation from sensitive skin, but also perfectly smoothes expression lines and refreshes the complexion.
Compound:
- chamomile - two teaspoons;
- hops - two teaspoons;
- calendula – two teaspoons;
- fat sour cream - one teaspoon.
- Mix the herbs in one bowl and pour boiling water over it.
- Cool the infusion to room temperature and combine with sour cream.
- Apply to face for 20 - 25 minutes.
- After a while, wipe the mixture with a napkin.
It is recommended to use the herbal infusion once or twice a week.
For elasticity
In order for the skin to be tightened as long as possible, and the contours of the cheekbones and chin to have expressive lines, do not forget to regularly take care of the skin of the face, saturate it with vitamins and minerals, use tonic masks, and fill the cells with oxygen.
Chamomile flower mask
Chamomile is a plant that is best suited for mature skin. The herb gives the skin elasticity, triggers regeneration processes, and also restores cellular structure.
Compound:
- chamomile flowers - four teaspoons;
- full-fat kefir - four teaspoons;
- egg - one piece.
- Grind dried chamomile flowers in a coffee grinder.
- Add kefir and raw egg to the chamomile.
- Apply the mixture all over your face for 20 - 25 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water.
Mask-compress with sage
The product is indicated for eliminating defects in mature problem skin prone to acne.
Compound:
- sage - four teaspoons;
- sesame oil – five drops.
- Steam the sage in boiling water and let cool to a temperature of 38 - 40 C.
- Make a paste from the grass, and then add sesame oil to it.
- Apply the mask to your face and cover it with a steamed towel.
- Leave for 20 minutes.
- Dry your face with a towel.
A sage compress will perfectly tighten the oval of the face and also protect the dermis from photoaging. This mask is relevant not only in the cold season, but also in the summer.
Brightening mask with dandelion
Uneven tone and gray complexion can be corrected using this recipe.
Compound:
- dandelion leaves - six teaspoons;
- liquid honey - four teaspoons;
- non-carbonated mineral water – four teaspoons.
- Grind the dandelion and pour cold mineral water into it.
- Heat the honey a little and combine all the ingredients.
- Distribute the resulting paste over your face.
- After 25 minutes, wash with clean water.
As a result, after just a few procedures, the correct distribution of melanin throughout the skin is restored - and spots on the face disappear.
For acne
Acne and redness most often appear on oily skin with enlarged and clogged pores. To solve this problem not only on youthful, but also on mature skin, you need to pay attention to herbs that contain phytoncides and flavonoids.
Cleansing mask with clay
This product deeply cleanses the dermis, gets rid of blackheads and sebaceous shine.
Compound:
- aloe juice – 10 ml;
- Moroccan clay – 10 g;
- avocado oil – 12 drops.
- Squeeze the juice from aloe and then mix it with clay and oil.
- Distribute the mixture over the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.
- Leave for 15 - 20 minutes, rinse with running water.
Aloe in combination with other components has a caring effect, normalizes intracellular processes and relieves swelling.
Based on wormwood decoction
The secret of wormwood decoction is that, penetrating into the pores, the product acts on the skin from the inside, regulating the functioning of the glands and protecting the skin from aging.
Compound:
- wormwood - four teaspoons;
- oatmeal - four teaspoons;
- lemon zest - two teaspoons;
- fat milk, water.
- To create a decoction, boil the wormwood in 200 ml of water over low heat for several minutes.
- Cook thick oatmeal in milk.
- Add lemon zest to the porridge and dilute it with a decoction of wormwood.
- Apply the mixture to the skin.
- Wait 20 - 25 minutes, rinse off any remaining product with warm water.
A wormwood mask starts the processes of healing and rejuvenation of the dermis, eliminates excessive oily shine and demodicosis.
Mask with nettle and St. John's wort
Having healing properties, St. John's wort is useful for fighting acne and purulent rashes. Nettle will eliminate redness and hide the effects of acne.
Compound:
- St. John's wort flowers - two teaspoons;
- nettle leaves - two teaspoons;
- low-fat sour cream - four teaspoons;
- lemon juice - two teaspoons.
- Grind nettle and St. John's wort in a coffee grinder.
- Mix herbs with sour cream, squeeze fresh lemon juice.
- Place on face for 20 - 25 minutes.
- Afterwards, wash your face without using any cleanser.
Knowing the properties of medicinal herbs, you can do without many store-bought skin care products. After all, natural herbal treatments are harmless and beneficial to the body. And so that the results do not keep you waiting, the plants should be used regularly, following the correct recipe.
Useful video
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