Herbs have been used since ancient times for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes as well as for the preservation of youth, both internally and externally.
It is no secret that the decrease and aging of the skin's elasticity is due to moisture loss, cell death, and slow recovery.
Herbs used for skin rejuvenation are a true repository of vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants, immunomodulators and moisture sources, if not preventing them.
Herbal preparations are commonly used to achieve maximum effect.
Used in the form of scalds and decoctions, they regulate the functioning of the whole body, and in the form of masks, body lotions, tonics, creams, peels, erasers and baths, they restore healthy skin color, its turgor and tone.
Anti-aging infusions and herbal decoctions
Store dried herbs and herbs in a sealed paper bag in a dry, dark place.
When making a scald or decoction, boil the herbs with boiling water and infuse them for a while, but do not boil or cook!
The resulting beverage is filtered and consumed in the prescribed amount either before a meal or after each meal in the evening.
- Tibetan collection. Pour chamomile, St. John's wort, birch buds, immortelle in equal parts of boiling water into 1 tablespoon of 500 ml of water. Divide the resulting drink in half, add honey and drink one half before going to bed and the other 20 minutes before eating. It is recommended to use it daily for 1 month for rejuvenation.
- Lime, sage, chamomile and horseradish, cooked in equal proportions in the form of a decoction, help maintain hormonal balance. True, it is recommended to drink three times a day.
- If you have high blood pressure and it is recommended to strengthen the blood vessel walls, tea from Sudan rose petals (hibiscus) will help. It also helps maintain the tone of the body as a whole.
- Garlic. Few people know that this plant, which has a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-free radical effect, also acts as an excellent anti-aging agent. Its daily use provides a lasting rejuvenating effect.
What herbs to wipe your face for rejuvenation
It is noteworthy that anti-aging herbal procedures are virtually safe for external use, only individual intolerance should be considered.
Before taking a rejuvenating herbal bath, you need to wash yourself to get rid of dirt and grease.
- Calls for marigold. This plant has pronounced antibacterial and antiallergic properties, is used to treat many skin conditions, and promotes the production of collagen in the skin, which helps maintain its turgor. This plant is also used for washing and is recommended for addition to tea.
- Allantoin, which is part of the comfrey, promotes the growth and regeneration of skin cells and is often added to cosmetic creams. You can make a face mask with it. Recipe: chop comfrey leaves, add a teaspoon of sour cream or cream, mix it all. It should be a thick cream. Apply to clean skin for 10 minutes, then rinse.
- Aloe vera has long been considered magical for rejuvenation. The plant gives the skin a healthy shine and smoothness, enhances the regeneration and hydration of skin cells. This is one of the easiest facials available.
- Astragalus root perfectly heals the whole body and also fights wilting. They usually make tea from the root of this plant, which they drink, wash their face, or make ice cubes to wash their face with.
- Ginkgo biloba. It contains many amino acids and plant collagen, which is so necessary to maintain skin elasticity. The plant has bactericidal and fungicidal properties, making it a wonderful natural disinfectant. Ginkgo biloba can be used as a facial cleanser.
- The following herbs are suitable as a bath collection: chamomile (for general disinfection of wounds and microcracks); rose petals (general rejuvenating); clover (smoothes the skin); tansy (relieves fatigue, swelling of the legs, improves well-being).
Rejuvenating the facial skin with the help of herbs is used both in the production of expensive cosmetics and in salon cosmetology.
Women everywhere trust herbal remedies as the safest.
Given that the amount of useful plant extracts in the composition of finished products is minimal, it is more appropriate and cheaper to use herbs for rejuvenation in home care.
The only thing to keep in mind is the location of the herbal collection: try to collect material away from highways and by no means in the city.
- St. John's wort, aloe, sea buckthorn, currant are best suited for facial rejuvenation - these plants fight well against free radicals and also contribute to better cell regeneration. The aloe leaf pomace, cut and refrigerated for 10 days, is an order of magnitude more efficient than fresh, as this plant actively produces unique biological substances during wilting that stimulate cell regeneration. The mask made from aloe leaves processed into oats is an excellent anti-aging agent.
- If you have linden blossom, firefly flower and leaves, or mint leaves on hand, these ingredients nourish and hydrate the skin and improve complexion. Chamomile is often added to such mixtures. The herbs are used in the form of cold or warm compresses (heated to body temperature in a water bath) from decoctions.
- Infusion of calendula, flax, oats and viburnum has a good anti-aging effect, smoothes wrinkles, prevents the appearance of new ones and activates the production of elastin by skin cells.
- Rowan, wild rose, rhodiola, parsley are used as tonics for tired skin. Their use results in freshness and brilliance.
- After 50 years, a mixture of blackcurrant leaves, St. John's wort and mountain ash is suitable for mature skin. In the usual way, a decoction is made in the form of a tonic or compress, and aloe, honey and chicken eggs can be added to the squeezed precipitate and applied to the skin of the face for 15 to 20 minutes.
- You can make a night face cream based on butter and horseradish powder. To do this, mix 30 grams of butter and a few tablespoons of chopped herbs, melt the mixture in the oven, avoiding the source, then cool, use before going to bed after cleansing the skin, store in a refrigerator at most. five days.
Using herbs from nature to rejuvenate your skin and body as a whole is the most budget and at the same time the most sensible way to preserve youth both inside and out.
Just keep in mind that many plants have both indications and contraindications as medicines. There must be a measure in everything!