Parsley has established itself as an affordable and powerful weapon in the fight against wrinkles. Based on this plant, homemade masks, creams, lotions and tonics are prepared. To enhance the beneficial properties of parsley, add other components to it.
Properly using such tools, you can make the age manifestations on the skin less noticeable, as well as slow the process of formation of new wrinkles. This article describes in detail why parsley is effective in combating facial wrinkles and how to prepare products at home.
Reasons for effectiveness
The secret of the effectiveness of parsley in the fight against wrinkles lies in its unique composition. A bunch of greens contains a lot of useful substances:
- Vitamin A. Provides hydration of the epidermis, eliminates flaking, tightens the skin.
- Vitamin B1. It improves cell regeneration, promotes the rapid healing of microtraumas, and reduces inflammation.
- Vitamin B2. Starts skin renewal at the cellular level.
- Vitamin B3 - Niacin, nicotinic acid. It accelerates blood microcirculation, thereby improving the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
- Vitamin C. It has a strong antioxidant effect. It slows down the aging process, is responsible for maintaining the tone of the skin, whitens age spots and prevents the appearance of new ones. Protects the epidermis from the harmful effects of external factors, enhances local immunity.
- Vitamin K. Strengthens the walls of blood vessels, struggling with couperosis.
- Macro and trace elements. Activate metabolic processes in tissues. Promote collagen synthesis, maintain water balance.
- Phytoncides. Increase the tone and elasticity of the skin.
Properly selected parsley product helps:
- Rejuvenate the skin.
- Make an oval face more fit.
- Remove puffiness.
- Get rid of pigmentation.
- Normalize the amount of sebum produced.
- Whiten the skin.
Indications and Contraindications
Homemade parsley-based cosmetics for any skin type.. Indications for their use are the following problems:
the first signs of aging of the epidermis;- fading skin with pronounced signs of aging;
- deep and shallow, age and facial wrinkles;
- pigmentation;
- couperose;
- dull complexion;
- rashes;
- puffiness;
- violation of the sebaceous glands.
the first signs of aging of the epidermis;Means of parsley have a minimum number of contraindications, among which:
- wounds and other lesions on the face;
- individual intolerance.
Instructions for use at home
In cosmetology often used different types of masks and some other tools from this plant, which can be easily prepared at home.
There are a few nuances to consider.:
- For cosmetic purposes, most often used fresh or dried parsley. You can also apply the roots. Dried raw materials contain less nutrients.
- It is better to take parsley leaves of the usual variety, not curly.
- The cut must be fresh, the stems free from wilted leaves and signs of rot.
- Be sure to rinse the herbs under running water, rinse with boiling water.
- You can chop the parsley with a sharp knife, but for the preparation of masks it is better to use a blender.
- Before applying the mass, it is recommended to clean the face of impurities, use a scrub and steam out the skin with a steam bath.
- The maximum duration of exposure of the mask is 30 minutes.
- Rinse with warm running water. Then apply a skin care cream that matches your skin type.
- Apply masks based on parsley should be twice a week, compresses - every two days, cream - every day in the mornings and evenings.
- The course is one month, followed by a break of equal duration. Then allowed to return to the procedures.
- Cooked masks are not subject to storage. Decoctions and infusions can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Popular masks and other tools
Green
Ingredients:
- fresh parsley - 30 grams;
- boiled water - 1 cup.
Cooking:
- Rinse greens under running water.
- Cut in small pieces.
- Pour the cooled water.
- Leave for three hours at room temperature.
- Strain.
Application:
- Soak infusion gauze.
- Apply to the face pulp.
- Cover with moistened gauze on top.
- After 15 minutes take off.
- Wash in warm water.
With butter
Ingredients:
- parsley leaves - 1 part;
- butter - 2 parts.
Cooking:
- Chop the gruel with a sharp knife or chop in a blender.
- Combine components, mix.
Application:
- Apply to the skin.
- After 15 minutes, remove with a tissue.
- Wash your face
With black tea
Ingredients:
- chopped parsley leaves - 1 tablespoon;
- kefir - 1 tablespoon;
- Strong black tea - 1 tsp.
Cooking: mix the ingredients.
Application:
- Apply mask to face.
- Take a horizontal position and relax for 30 minutes.
- Wash in warm water.
With sour cream
Ingredients:
- parsley - a few twigs;
- sour cream 20% fat - 1 tablespoon.
Cooking:
- Grind greens.
- Add a tablespoon of parsley to sour cream.
- Mix.
Application:
- Apply the mixture with a thin layer on clean skin with light massage movements.
- Wait 15 minutes.
- Wash off.
- Soak your face with a towel.
- Apply a nourishing cream.
With cucumber
Ingredients:
- parsley leaves;
- half a small cucumber;
- unsweetened yogurt without additives - 1 tablespoon.
Cooking:
- Chop parsley and cucumber in a blender.
- Combine the mixture with yogurt.
Application:
- Apply the composition to cleansed skin.
- Lie on your back for 15 minutes. Do not strain the muscles of the face.
- Wash off the composition.
With honey
Ingredients:
- chopped parsley - 1 tablespoon;
- natural honey liquid - 1 tsp.
Cooking:
- Slightly warm the honey in a water bath.
- Mix the chopped parsley with honey.
Application:
- Apply to face.
- Relax 20 minutes.
- Wash off with water at room temperature.
With yolk
Ingredients:
- chicken egg yolk - 1 piece;
- parsley leaves;
- olive oil - 1 tsp.
Cooking:
- Beat yolk.
- Chop the parsley.
- Add one tablespoon of chopped greens to the yolk.
- Heat olive oil in a water bath.
- Add oil to the mixture of yolk and parsley.
Application:
- Apply to the skin.
- After 20 minutes, wash off.
- Take advantage of the cream.
Compress with milk
Ingredients:
- chopped parsley - 1 tablespoon;
- water - 1 cup;
- Milk - 2 cups.
Cooking:
- Bring water to a boil.
- Parsley steamed with boiling water.
- Close the container with a lid and leave for 20 minutes in a warm place.
- Pour milk into the infusion.
- Heat the mixture on low heat to a comfortable temperature.
- To filter
Application:
- Dip the gauze in the broth.
- Attach to problem areas for 20 minutes.
Use daily for 10 days.
Cream
Ingredients:
- parsley decoction - 1 part;
- Children's cream - 2 parts.
Cooking:
- Finely chop the parsley leaves.
- Two pinches of chopped greens pour a glass of boiling water.
- Put the container with the mixture on low fire.
- Boil the broth for two minutes.
- Give a little brew.
- Chill.
- Strain.
- Mix the broth with baby cream in a 1: 2 ratio.
Application: apply on the skin in the morning and before bedtime.
Keep the cream in the refrigerator for no longer than seven days.
Infusion with potatoes
Ingredients:
- chopped parsley leaves - 1 tablespoon;
- boiling water - 0.5 cups;
- raw potatoes - 1 small tuber;
- olive oil - 1 tablespoon.
Cooking:
- Pour the chopped parsley with boiling water.
- Insist 30 minutes.
- Strain.
- Wash and peel potatoes.
- Grate on a fine grater.
- Combine two tablespoons of infusion, a tablespoon of potato gruel, a spoonful of butter.
- Stir until smooth.
Application:
- Apply an even layer on the skin.
- Remove after 15 minutes.
Possible side effects
With the proper use of homemade parsley-based cosmetics, adverse reactions on the skin are rare.
However, owners of thin and sensitive skin may face the following unpleasant consequences of the procedures:
- burning;
- feeling of tightness;
- desquamation and dryness of the epidermis;
- redness;
- rash.
To prevent the occurrence of undesirable reactions, it is necessary to apply an allergy test before applying.
Parsley helps both in the prevention and elimination of wrinkles. Due to the rich variety of recipes, everyone can choose and prepare a rejuvenating agent in accordance with the type of epidermis and the existing problems. The results of parsley systematic procedures are smoother skin and a firmer face contour.
