From time immemorial, herbs have been used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, as well as to preserve youth, both internally and externally.
It is no secret that the decrease in skin elasticity and its aging is 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, because they are a real storehouse of vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants, immunomodulators and a source of moisture.
It is common to use herbal preparations to achieve maximum effect.
Used in the form of infusions and decoctions, they regulate the functions of the organism as a whole, and in the form of masks, lotions, tonics, creams, peels, peels and baths, they restore healthy skin color, its turgor and tone.
Anti-aging herbal infusions and decoctions
Dried herbs and herbs are best stored in sealed paper bags in a dry and dark place.
When preparing an infusion or decoction, herbs are boiled in boiling water and soaked for some time, but do not boil or cook!
The obtained drink is filtered and taken in the prescribed quantities in the morning before meals or in the evening after all meals.
- Tibetan collection. Chamomile, St. John's wort, birch buds, immortelle in equal parts are poured boiling water in the amount of 1 tablespoon per 500 ml of water. The resulting drink is divided in half, honey is added and one half is drunk before bedtime, and the other - in the morning 20 minutes before meals. For the purpose of rejuvenation, it is recommended to use it daily for 1 month a year.
- Linden, sage, chamomile and horsetail in equal proportions, cooked in the form of a decoction, will help maintain hormonal balance. True, it is recommended to drink it three times a day.
- If you suffer from high blood pressure and are advised to strengthen your vascular walls, Sudanese rose petal tea (hibiscus) will help you. It also helps maintain the tone of the whole body.
- Garlic. Few people know that this plant, which has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and acts against free radicals, 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 an interesting fact that herbal anti-aging procedures are practically safe for external use, you just need to take into account individual intolerance.
Before you take a rejuvenating herbal bath, you should wash yourself to get rid of dirt and grease.
- Calendula. This plant has pronounced antibacterial and anti-allergic properties, is used in the treatment of many skin diseases and stimulates the production of collagen in the skin, which helps maintain its turgor. This plant is also used for washing and is advised to be added to tea.
- Allantoin, which is part of comfrey, stimulates 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 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, promotes the regeneration and hydration of skin cells. This is one of the easiest facial treatments available.
- Astragalus root perfectly heals the body as a whole and also fights against its wilting. Usually, the roots of this plant are used to make tea, which is used to wash and wash the face, or to make ice cubes to wash the face.
- Ginkgo biloba. It contains many amino acids and plant collagen, which is so necessary 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 facial cleansers.
- The following herbs are suitable as a collection for baths: chamomile (for the purpose of 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).
Facial skin rejuvenation with the help of medicinal herbs is used both in the production of expensive cosmetic products and in salon cosmetology.
Women everywhere believe herbal remedies as the safest.
Due to the fact that the amount of useful plant extracts in the composition of finished products is minimal, it is more correct and cheaper to use herbs for rejuvenation in home care.
The only thing to keep in mind is the location of the plant collection: try to collect the material away from the highway and certainly not in the city.
- St. John's wort, aloe, sea buckthorn, currants are the most suitable for rejuvenating the face - these plants fight free radicals well, and also contribute to better cell regeneration. Aloe leaf pomace, cut and refrigerated for 10 days, is an order of magnitude more efficient than fresh, because during wilting this plant actively produces unique biological substances that stimulate cell regeneration. A mask made of aloe leaves processed into porridge prepared in this way is an excellent anti-aging agent.
- If you have linden flowers, marigold flowers and leaves or mint leaves on hand, these ingredients will nourish and hydrate your skin and improve your complexion. Chamomile is often added to such mixtures. Herbs are used in the form of cold or warm (heated in a water bath to body temperature) decoction wraps.
- Infusions of marigold, 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, primrose are used as a tonic for tired skin. The result of their use is freshness and shine.
- For mature skin after 50 years, a mixture of black currant leaves, St. John's wort, mountain ash is suitable. The decoction is prepared in the usual way, used in the form of tonics or compresses, and aloe, honey and chicken egg can be added to the squeezed precipitate and applied to the skin for 15-20 minutes.
- On the basis of butter and horsetail 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, then cool, use at bedtime after cleansing the skin, store in the refrigerator no longer than five days.
The use of medicinal herbs given to us by nature to rejuvenate the skin and body as a whole is the most cost-effective, and at the same time the most reasonable way to maintain youth inside and out.
One should only remember that many herbs, as medicines, have both indications and contraindications. There must be a measure in everything!