The most complete guide to using herbs for the face.

Useful herbs for skin

Depending on the skin type, certain herbs are used to prepare masks and decoctions. There are also universal plants, for example, chamomile.

For dry skin prone to allergies

Dehydrated and irritated skin needs intensive hydration and active nutrition. The following types of plants are suitable for caring for dry skin:

yarrow;
rosemary;
mint;
sage;
rose;
spring primrose;
rosemary;
parsley;
aloe;
chamomile.

For oily skin

Plants intended to care for oily skin should have a disinfecting and cleansing effect. Such products narrow pores and normalize the process of sebum secretion.

Aloe;
Butterbur;
Birch;
Immortelle;
Oak;
Oregano;
St. John's wort;
Calendula;
Nettle;
Lavender;
Coltsfoot;
Burdock;
Linden;
Mint;
Dandelion;
Thyme;
Sage.

Herbs with anti-aging effect

The main purpose of anti-aging herbs is skin rejuvenation. The following plants can be used to prepare cosmetics: birch buds:

immortelle;
chamomile;
St. John's wort;
Linden;
sage;
horsetail

For deep cleansing

Plants with powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, cleansing and disinfecting effects will help keep your skin clean and cope with skin rashes:

chamomile;
sage;
calendula;
linden blossom;
birch leaf.

Against age spots

Plants will help get rid of external defects and cleanse the skin:

parsley;
lemon juice;
yarrow;
lily;
birch leaves;
elecampane;
geranium;
chamomile;
calendula.

Reviews

A few reviews from the Internet about the best folk remedies:

“My daughter started having acne all over her face when she was 15 years old. It all started with one pimple, my daughter squeezed it out, then some terrible ulcers began to appear. We turned to a dermatologist, he prescribed a strict diet and ointments, and also suggested an excellent folk recipe. You need to pour 200 gr. boiling water, a teaspoon of chamomile, mint and green tea. When the product has cooled, soak a cotton pad and wipe morning and evening for 10 days. Not only did the abscesses disappear, but the color evened out and the blackheads disappeared. After a 5-day pause, the procedure began to be repeated as a preventive measure.”

Larisa Matveeva, Ulan-Ude.

“I began to receive comprehensive treatment. I followed a strict diet, did not eat fatty, starchy, sweet, spicy or sour foods. I drank tea with chamomile herb, pure green without sugar. Externally wiped with the following composition: pour 1 tbsp. spoon elecampane with boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain. Before going to bed, I applied a cotton pad soaked in the infusion for half an hour. Afterwards I used a nourishing cream. At first, peeling may appear, but after 2-3 days it goes away and everything clears up.”

Elena Kononenko, St. Petersburg

“The easiest way to get rid of pustules is toothpaste based on medicinal herbs (chamomile, mint). After washing, before going to bed, apply a little paste to each abscess and leave until the morning. During the night, disinfection occurs, small pimples begin to dry out. After a couple of days, not a hint of the defect will remain. Another recipe is parsley juice. Collect the greens, rinse and squeeze the juice out of them. For those who want to get a whitening effect, add 1-2 drops of lemon juice (freshly squeezed) and apply once a day. Get rid of acne and age spots."

Marina Levitina, Barnaul.

“I couldn’t get rid of inflammation for several years. The cheeks, nose, neck and even the décolleté began to become covered with terrible ulcers filled with pus. At first I used only expensive creams, but did not pay attention to the whole body. Girls, don't repeat my mistakes. As soon as I started following a diet, cleansed my body of toxins, started eating vegetables and bran, gave up smoking and alcohol, everything returned to normal. I used St. John's wort infusion externally - an excellent remedy. There are many recipes with this unique plant. Try it, you won’t regret it.”

Olesya, Saratov.

Rules for using herbs at home

In order for plants to fully reveal their miraculous properties, it is necessary to observe the nuances of their use.

Herbs can be purchased at a pharmacy or collected yourself (but only in environmentally friendly areas). Fresh plants have a great effect.
One thing to consider is whether the herb is suitable for a particular skin type.
Prepared decoctions and masks are stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day (in some cases they must be used immediately).
Before using masks and decoction, it is important to conduct an allergy test. If you have rashes or allergic reactions, the plant should not be used as a cosmetic product.

Recipes for masks made from natural ingredients

You can use available ingredients as ingredients. To do this, just look in the cupboard with cereals and open the refrigerator.

Cucumbers. Youthful, teenage acne always leaves behind pigment spots. To get rid of them, peel and grate the vegetable, apply to the painful area for half an hour. The product evens out and whitens;
Potato. Peel 1 tuber, grate, add 1 egg to the pulp. protein, apply the composition for half an hour. Thanks to the beneficial substances, acne quickly matures, acne and blackheads disappear;
Lemon with honey. This composition is excellent not only as an external remedy, but also as a medicine for internal use. Squeeze lemon juice, mix with honey and lubricate your face, wear for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water;
Clay. The product eliminates oily shine, opens and cleanses pores. Red, white, blue and green clay is used. It is better to purchase it at the pharmacy in original packaging, which contains instructions for use. The easiest way is to dilute the powder with water, or even better - with the juice of medicinal herbs. Apply for 20-30 minutes and rinse with warm water;
Hydrogen peroxide. Mix yeast with peroxide until it becomes a porridge; you can apply it overnight. Wash off in the morning. The product has a refreshing effect, nourishes, tightens large pores and cleanses;
Oatmeal. Pour boiling water over 2 tbsp. spoons of cereal, mix 1 teaspoon. honey, 1 egg yolk. Apply the mask for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. The product perfectly moisturizes, nourishes with microelements, tightens pores and smoothes out wrinkles.

Cucumbers, sour cream, potatoes, lemon, honey, oatmeal - every housewife has all this in the kitchen. You can prepare a healthy mask in a matter of minutes.

Homemade Herbal Face Mask Recipes

Nature is generous towards people. She presented a huge number of plants that help care for facial skin, treat dermatological problems and cope with defects such as early wrinkles, excessive dryness or, conversely, oily skin.

Each plant has a specific list of beneficial properties, so it is impossible to indicate which of them is the most effective. To choose the right product, you need to focus on the range of its functions, as well as the characteristics of the skin.

Anti-wrinkle mask with aloe juice

The composition helps remove signs of fatigue, promotes elasticity and firmness of the skin. Course use (10 sessions daily) of the mask helps solve the problem of fine wrinkles and sagging facial skin.

Mix 15 ml of freshly squeezed aloe juice, 5 drops of pharmaceutical glycerin, 5 ml of peach essential oil. Apply a mask to a cleansed face, leave for an hour, then wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in clean, cool water.

Mask against acne and inflammation with wormwood

The plant has powerful antibacterial properties, so a mask with wormwood easily copes with the problem of acne and rashes. Regular use of the product reduces irritation and prevents the appearance of acne.

2 tbsp. spoons of wormwood pour 100 ml of boiling water. Infuse the decoction and strain.
Mix 35 ml of prepared wormwood decoction with 5 drops of vitamin B5 and 1 tbsp. spoon of chickpea flour.
Apply a thick layer of mask to a pre-steamed face and leave for a quarter of an hour.
Rinse off the product as usual.

Mask for blackheads and rashes

Many plants have a cleansing effect. After using the masks, the facial skin becomes clean and smooth.

Grind in a mortar or grind in a blender 5 pieces of plantain and coltsfoot leaves. Add Art. spoon of kefir.
Pre-steam your face. Then apply the mask in a thick layer.
Keep for a quarter of an hour to half an hour. Rinse off with plain water.

To prevent rashes, the mask is applied once a week, and as a treatment - twice as often.

Mask against age spots and freckles with dandelion

External dermatological defects become a serious problem for many women. Dandelion will help cope with freckles and age spots. A plant-based mask promotes rejuvenation and cleansing of the face, has a strong whitening and restorative effect.

Squeeze the juice from the stem and leaves of the dandelion (you should get 1 tablespoon). Add 1 teaspoon of rice starch and 1 tbsp to the juice. a spoonful of yogurt without dyes or flavors.
The resulting mask is applied to problem areas of the skin.
The exposure time of the product is 7 minutes.
Rinse off as usual.

Nourishing mask for dry skin with chamomile

Medicinal chamomile is endowed with many beneficial qualities. A nourishing mask based on plant raw materials has a restorative and moisturizing effect. It protects dry skin from external irritations (especially during the off-season).

Crush a few chamomile flowers and a slice of persimmon. Add 5 drops of peach essential oil.
Apply the composition to the skin. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool boiled water.

Recipe for sensitive skin

Herbs will help cope with skin irritation and the consequences of allergic rashes. Masks for sensitive skin effectively soothe the skin, making the skin smooth and radiant.

Prepare an infusion of string (brew dry herb leaves in boiling water, leave, strain). Take 3 tbsp. spoons of prepared infusion, mixed with 1 tbsp. spoon of white or blue clay, add 10 drops of pharmaceutical vitamin B2.
Before applying the product, wipe your face with still mineral water. Then apply the prepared composition to your face. Action time: 20 minutes.
Rinse off with clean cool water.

Recipe for aging skin

Natural cosmetics effectively refresh and rejuvenate sagging skin. Active products saturate the skin with vitamins, activate collagen synthesis, and help the skin become healthy and elastic.

Scald dry sage herb with boiling water (fresh herb does not need a similar procedure). Mash the plant in a plate, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cottage cheese and 1 chicken yolk. spread the mask on your face. Keep for 20 minutes. Rinse off with a damp sponge.

Recipe for oily skin

Caring for oily skin involves cleansing and preventing breakouts. Plants have a drying and antibacterial effect, which helps cope with various dermatological problems.

Prepare a decoction of horsetail (take 1 tablespoon of the plant per 100 ml of water). Strain the broth, add thyme powder and 15 drops of calendula essential oil.
Apply a mask to a steamed face. Keep for no more than 20 minutes. Rinse off as usual.

Recipe for problem skin

Problem skin is characterized by the appearance of acne and rashes of various types. Products should be aimed at cleansing and disinfecting the skin.

2 tbsp. Mix spoons of rowan juice with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of white clay and 15 drops of avocado oil.
Distribute the mask over the surface of the face. Leave for a quarter of an hour.
Rinse off as usual.

Moisturizing mask with honey and herbs

Honey soothes and nourishes the skin. In combination with herbs, this beekeeping product has an anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, nourishing and protective effect.

Crush a branch of rosemary and 5 grams of thyme in a mortar. Add 5 ml of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of liquid honey to the resulting mass.
Apply the mask to your face. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with clean water.

Whitening mask with St. John's wort

St. John's wort has a whitening effect. The plant effectively copes with age spots and freckles, helping the skin to be healthy and radiant.

Cook thick porridge from 10 grams of semolina. Add 2 tbsp to the dish. spoons of St. John's wort decoction and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Distribute the mask on the surface of the face, avoiding the area of the eyelids and nasolabial triangle. Leave for 20 minutes.
Rinse your face thoroughly with cool water.

Soothing mint mask

Peppermint relieves skin from rashes and inflammation, providing a powerful soothing and restorative effect.

Crush a few mint leaves with 2 tbsp. spoons of cottage cheese. Add 5 drops of cashew essential oil to the mixture.
The mask is distributed on the face. Place a compress of damp gauze over the mask. The waiting time for the product to take effect is a quarter of an hour.
Rinse off as usual.

Refreshing mask

St. John's wort will help relieve facial skin from the consequences of a sleepless night or signs of fatigue. The medicinal plant cleanses the skin and fights major dermatological problems.

1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of celandine decoction with 1 tbsp. spoon cornstarch, then add 8 drops of almond oil.
Distribute the product onto cleansed skin, leave for 10 minutes, then gently rinse with water.

Cleansing mask

It is enough to use the scrub twice a month. It is recommended to use gentle but effective herbal-based skin cleansers.

Grind 10 grams of lentils, add 1 teaspoon of parsley juice and 5 grams of fresh yarrow herb.
If the mask turns out dry, you can add a small amount of freshly brewed green tea.
Apply the product to the face. Gently massage for 3-5 minutes, rinse with cool water. Then apply moisturizer to your face.

Herbal juice mask

Plant juice is effective against early and deep wrinkles. Plants have a rejuvenating effect, so regular use of the mask (2 times a week) will help your skin become radiant, young, fresh and beautiful.

Mix equal amounts (15 ml each) of yarrow, coltsfoot, parsley, plantain, and basil juice. Add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of thick bio-yogurt without dyes or flavors.
Distribute the mask on the skin (it is advisable to do this in the evening), leave for 8-10 hours, then mix with still mineral water.

Thyme

The second name of this plant is thyme. This anti-aging skin herb slows down the appearance of wrinkles, smoothes out existing wrinkles, and lightens age spots. This effect is due to the action of B vitamins, carotene, tannins and bitter substances, and essential oils.

Recipes to combat signs of skin aging:

Decoction . Pour 4 tbsp. l. dry herbs with 1 liter of boiling water, leave in a thermos for 2 hours, strain. Wash your face daily with thyme decoction at night or make cosmetic ice from it.
Mask . Pour 2 tbsp. l. thyme with 1 cup boiling water and leave for 1 hour in a sealed container. Strain, add enough starch to half the liquid to make a paste. Apply to face for 30 minutes, then rinse with remaining infusion.
Rejuvenating herbal tea . Pour 1 tbsp into a 0.5 liter ceramic teapot. l. thyme, pour boiling water. Cover the dishes for half an hour. Pour 1 cup of drink, add ½ tsp. grated ginger. When it cools down to 60°C, add honey to taste. Drink this tea every other day.

Decoctions for dry and normal skin

The main problem for people with dry skin is flaking. To care for normal and dry skin, formulations with a moisturizing effect are used. In addition, dry and normal skin needs protection, disinfection, cleansing and prevention against inflammation.

Mint decoction

Peppermint is an amazing herb that helps care for dry skin. To prepare a mint infusion, you can take pharmaceutical herbs or self-harvested mint.

If you collect grass yourself, it is important to choose only those plants that grow far from roads and are not damaged by diseases and pests.

Useful properties of mint:

disinfectant;
anti-inflammatory;
restorative;
emollient.

Mint decoction helps to effectively moisturize dry skin, it helps to tone the skin, and also eliminates various defects (rashes, peeling, irritation). Mint is also used as a remedy to help cope with early wrinkles.

Preparation:

Pour a glass of clean water into a saucepan and bring to a boil;
add 2 tbsp. spoons of dry (can be replaced with fresh) mint;
bring the solution to a boil, simmer over low heat for a couple of minutes; cover the pan with a lid, wrap it in a terry towel, leave to steep for 1-2 hours;
strain the resulting broth.

It is useful to wipe your face with mint decoction every day (the skin must first be cleansed). In summer, mint decoction serves as a refresher, in winter - as a softening and moisturizing agent.

To achieve a greater moisturizing effect, it is recommended to prepare mint infusion with whole cow's milk (the preparation scheme is similar to the recipe described above). Mint infusion with milk is best used in winter. The product provides additional hydration and protection to dry skin.

Chamomile decoction

Chamomile helps to cope with many dermatological problems. It is also actively used for the care of dry and normal skin.

Useful properties of the plant:

anti-inflammatory;
disinfectant;
antimicrobial;
restorative;
disinfectant;
tonic;
moisturizing;
soothing;
whitening

Chamomile can rightfully be called a natural healer. A decoction based on this plant material has all the beneficial properties of chamomile.

Preparation:

pour a glass of boiling water into the container;
add 2 tbsp. spoons of dry (or fresh) chamomile herb;
leave the broth to simmer over low heat for 4 minutes;
then remove the container with the healing agent from the heat, wrap it and leave to infuse for 1-2 hours;
strain through 4-5 layers of gauze.

It is recommended to use chamomile oil to care for dry and irritated facial skin. The product is prepared in the same way, but instead of water you need to take olive oil.

Chamomile decoction is used to cleanse, disinfect and moisturize the skin daily. Use a cotton swab dipped in warm broth to wipe the skin in the morning and evening.

It is better to use chamomile oil in the evenings: soak gauze in the product, cover your face with it (after cutting out holes for the eyes, nose and mouth) and hold for 30 minutes.

Sea buckthorn decoction

Sea buckthorn is a plant that has a powerful rejuvenating effect. In addition, the plant has other beneficial properties for the skin:

wound healing;
disinfectant;
anti-inflammatory;
antibacterial;
moisturizing.

Sea buckthorn contains a huge amount of vitamins and microelements that help the skin stay young, radiant and healthy.

Preparation:

Place 3 tbsp in a container with 500 ml of water. spoons of sea buckthorn leaves;
bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes;
Remove the broth from the heat, wrap it in a towel and leave to infuse for 1 hour;
strain.

Sea buckthorn decoction is used as a lotion, mask or liquid for lotions.

Moisturizing decoction

A decoction based on hop cones, yarrow leaves and lemon balm flowers will help provide an excellent moisturizing effect. The complex effect of these herbs has a softening, moisturizing, disinfecting and regenerating effect.

A moisturizing decoction “charges” skin cells with a vitamin complex, making it radiant and healthy.

Preparation:

bring 500 ml of clean water to a boil;
add 1 tbsp to the broth. a spoonful of all the listed plants;
simmer the product over low heat for 2 minutes;
remove from heat and leave to infuse for 2 hours;
strain.

It is good to wipe the skin with a moisturizing decoction twice a day - in the mornings and evenings.

Guduchi

This anti-aging skin herb is used in Ayurveda, an Indian traditional medicine. For rejuvenation, roots and stems in dried form, powder in bulk or extract in capsules are suitable. When taken orally, guduchi removes toxins, heals the liver, strengthens the immune system, and improves metabolism. When used externally, it relieves acne, tones, and soothes the skin.

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Guduchi powder in capsules is available in Ayurvedic stores. The second name of the plant is giloy. It is taken according to the instructions, usually 1 tablet (0.5–1 g) twice a day with warm water, honey or ghee. Powder from capsules is added to masks and scrubs, but oral use is preferable.

Herbal decoctions for oily skin

Oily facial skin is often called problematic. Inflammatory pimples, blackheads, and comedones often form on it. Oily skin is characterized by excessive secretion of subcutaneous sebum, which becomes a “bait” for pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms, which subsequently become provocateurs for the appearance of acne.

Products for oily skin should have properties that normalize sebum production. At the same time, they should have an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, disinfecting and drying effect.

Coltsfoot in broth

Coltsfoot is a wonderful plant that copes with the main problems of oily skin. Coltsfoot has drying, anti-inflammatory, cleansing and regulating sebum secretion properties.

Preparation:

boil a glass of water for 2 minutes;
add 2 tbsp to boiling water. spoons of the plant;
bring the broth to a boil and put it in a warm place to infuse (for 1-2 hours);
strain.

A decoction of coltsfoot is used in the form of a lotion. They rub it on the face 2-3 times a day.

Mint Cleansing Lotion

Peppermint has disinfectant and cleansing properties. Mint decoction is used to cleanse the skin and eliminate acne and comedones.

Preparation:

mix 2 tbsp in a glass of boiling water. spoons of mint;
boil the broth for 4 minutes;
strain;
then add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lemon juice, vodka and calendula infusion.

It is useful to wipe the skin with a cleansing lotion twice a day. The composition effectively fights acne, inflammation and blackheads.

Store the prepared lotion in the refrigerator. Shelf life - no more than 36 hours.

Decoction with calendula

Calendula has strong antibacterial properties. This plant effectively copes with the main problems of oily facial skin - acne and inflammatory rashes.

Calendula decoction destroys bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms that cause acne. Regular use of the product helps normalize the process of sebum secretion.

Preparation:

add 2 tbsp to 500 ml boiling water. spoons of calendula;
simmer the mixture over low heat for 6 minutes;
after - wrap and leave to infuse for 1 hour;
strain.

Use calendula decoction twice a day. Systematic use of the product helps eliminate oily shine.

Wormwood decoction

Wormwood is a miracle remedy for oily skin.

Plant properties:

drying;
antimicrobial;
tonic;
antibacterial;
nutritious.

Preparation of the decoction:

5 tbsp. spoon dry (or fresh) wormwood, pour 500 ml of boiling water;
simmer the composition on the fire for 5 minutes;
then wrap in a towel and leave for 3 hours in a warm place; strain.

A decoction of wormwood is used as a lotion after each wash.

Herbs for skin allergies

An allergic reaction often manifests itself on the skin of the face. This is expressed in redness, slight swelling, itching, as well as a small rash, popularly called urticaria. At the same time, the skin may begin to peel, burn, or even hurt from touching. Herbal remedies used internally and externally will help get rid of such unpleasant symptoms.

Aloe

When choosing herbs and plants for skin allergies, you should pay special attention to aloe (read more about all the beneficial properties of this wonderful plant). Its juice has disinfecting, antiseptic and moisturizing properties. It relieves irritation and eliminates dryness, redness and flaking of the epidermis.

The juice is squeezed out of the leaves of the plant and then applied to cleansed facial skin. After drying, you need to wash with lukewarm water without soap or other cosmetics. You can also grind the leaves, turning them into a mushy mass, and use them as a mask, putting them on your face for 20 minutes and then washing them with warm water.

If homemade aloe is used to prepare cosmetics, it is advisable not to water it for 2 weeks before cutting the leaves - this will make the plant juice more concentrated, and therefore useful.

For night compresses, use aloe juice prepared according to the following recipe:

The leaf is cut, washed and blotted with a clean napkin, then wrapped in thick paper and sent to the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
The raw materials kept in the cold are removed from the refrigerator, then crushed and filled with water in a ratio of 1 to 3. Everything is infused for 2 hours.
The substance is squeezed out through gauze. The resulting liquid is used for compresses.

Nettle

Stinging nettle helps soften the skin and eliminate dermatitis and neurodermatitis, and also removes redness and flaking of the epidermis. It perfectly fights the so-called “urticaria” - a small reddish rash that forms on the skin as a result of an allergic reaction.

To treat allergic manifestations, you need to make an infusion of nettle. To do this, pour 1 tablespoon of dry or fresh leaves of the plant into 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, then strain and drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day. A similar substance should be used to wipe the skin in problem areas. After drying, there is no need to lubricate it with cream or apply other cosmetics.

Celery

To treat allergies, you can use the above-ground and underground parts of celery, but the concentration of beneficial substances is fundamentally higher compared to green tops, therefore it is preferable to make cosmetics from it.

To counteract allergic rashes and redness on the face, you need to chop 1 medium-sized celery root and squeeze out its juice using gauze. The liquid is drunk on an empty stomach, 2 teaspoons three times a day, half an hour before meals. You can also pour 2 tablespoons of the crushed root of the plant into 1 glass of water, leave for 2 hours, strain and drink a day, dividing everything into 3-4 doses.

Bulb onions

Onions are rich in phytoncides - a type of natural antibiotics that help fight bacteria and viruses, and also strengthen the immune system. This indirectly helps to reduce allergic reactions and shorten the period of their manifestation. To eliminate itching, redness and other negative allergic manifestations on the face, you need to grate 1 medium onion and squeeze the juice out of it, mix it with 5 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. The mix is taken internally 2 hours after meals.

To reduce allergic manifestations, you need to eat as much fresh onions as possible, as well as green onion “feathers”. You can also boil 1 large onion until tender, squeeze it, mix the resulting liquid with 1 teaspoon of honey and apply drops to your eyes to remove allergic redness of the eyelids.

Series

This representative of the Aster family has long been known for its anti-inflammatory as well as immunomodulatory properties. The buds and young shoots of the upper part of the plant are used in the treatment of allergies. The products are used internally and externally. For compresses, you need to pour 15 grams of dry plant material with 500 grams of boiling water, keep on low heat for a quarter of an hour, then let cool and filter. The solution is used for compresses and wiping problem areas of the skin.

To speed up relief from allergies, it is useful to drink tea from a series. For this, 10 grams (1 teaspoon) of herb is poured into 250 grams of boiling water, left for 15 minutes, then filtered and drunk. You can add a little sugar or honey (if you are not allergic to it) to improve the taste.

St. John's wort

St. John's wort is used internally and externally for allergies; it has excellent soothing properties. For both options of use, the following decoction is prepared: 1 tablespoon of the herbal remedy is infused in 1 glass of hot (but not boiling) water, strained and taken 2 tablespoons per day internally, regardless of meals. It is also useful to wipe problem areas of the skin with this liquid.

Herbs for sensitive skin

Sensitive facial skin often experiences irritation and rashes. The skin needs protection, softening and hydration. Herbs should have anti-inflammatory as well as disinfectant properties.

To care for sensitive skin, plants such as chamomile, cornflower, jasmine, parsley, and rose are used. Masks based on aloe juice and honey are also effective.

Pink water

Rose petal water helps revitalize and restore dull and sensitive skin. This composition copes with early wrinkles, helps facial skin become tightened and more attractive.

Preparation:

pour 2 tbsp into a thermos. spoons of rose leaves;
pour a glass of boiling water over the plant;
Close the thermos tightly with a lid and leave for a couple of hours;
strain.

Rose water is used as a lotion. Apply it twice a day.

Rules for using herbs

In order for herbs for the skin to fulfill the task assigned to them, you must be able to correctly prepare a medicinal decoction (infusion) from them and correctly use it at home. There is no need to think that medicinal plants are absolutely safe and cannot cause harm.

Those who are familiar with the basics of herbal medicine know that they sometimes cause the most terrible allergic reactions even when used externally. Therefore, first you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of home cosmetology using herbs, and then put this whole thing into practice.

The simplest solution to any skin problem is to buy a herb that corresponds to the indications (in the form of a dry collection) at the nearest pharmacy, study the instructions, brew, and use the resulting decoction for its intended purpose. Healing herbal infusions and decoctions for the skin can be added to any face mask.
The most effective solution is to collect medicinal raw materials yourself in a forest, field, summer cottage - in any place that is at a sufficient distance from the city, factories, industrial zones, and major highways.
Check the grass to see if it contains allergens for your skin.
If the herbs were collected independently, they can be used immediately, fresh: it will even be healthier, because they will still be full of various substances. You can stock up on them for future use to enjoy their cosmetic effect on long winter evenings. Collected medicinal plants should be dried in ventilated, dry rooms where direct rays of the sun do not penetrate. At the same time, you need to constantly stir them so that they do not get stale and moldy. This will take two weeks - no less.
One rule regarding the use of herbs for cosmetic purposes must be strictly followed. Fresh raw materials should be used immediately, within 1–2 days. The shelf life of dry herbs (if kept in boxes or paper bags) is no more than 2 years.
A very important point is how to properly prepare herbal decoctions for the face (or infusions). First, you need to chop the plant: chop the fresh grass with a knife, and just grind the dry grass in your hands. Then pour the resulting powder (1-2 tablespoons) with boiling water (a glass) just removed from the heat. It is best to do all this in glass or ceramic containers. If you then close the potion with a lid and leave it for half an hour, the result will be a fragrant herbal infusion that is very beneficial for the skin. If you put it in a water bath for 20–30 minutes, you will end up with an equally healing decoction. All that remains is to strain both products and add them to homemade cosmetic masks.
But most facial products still use crushed leaves or flowers of plants.
In general, any face mask made from natural products that you are used to making at home can be made with herbs. To do this, it is enough to replace the liquid in their composition (water, juice, milk) with decoctions and infusions from medicinal plants in the same quantities as indicated in the recipes.
It is recommended to do herbal face masks for problem skin - every other day, for oily skin - twice a week, for dry skin - once every 7 days. If decoctions of herbs for the skin are used as a regular prophylactic agent (against the premature appearance of wrinkles, to prevent the formation of acne, etc.), then such masks will be sufficient to do once every 10 days, since they are very powerful and effective in their effects on the epidermis.
Skin can be treated not only with herbal masks. Another way to use medicinal plants for this purpose is to wash your face daily. The same prepared infusion or decoction is poured into a basin with filtered warm water (1 glass of raw material per 500 ml of water): it is enough to wash your face with the resulting solution twice a day.
If you don’t have time to do such procedures, you can wipe your face several times a day with a cotton pad soaked in the prepared herbal decoction.

There are many ways to use herbs that are good for your skin. The main thing is to be able to select the right medicinal plant to solve your problem and use it correctly. In folk medicine and home cosmetology you can find many recipes for all kinds of herbal masks and tonics. The goal of each of them is to prolong the youth and beauty of facial skin.

Natural remedies for combination skin type

Combination skin type is characterized by an oily T-zone (nose, forehead, chin) and normal or dry cheek skin. Oily areas of the face suffer from excess sebum secretion, while dry areas suffer from lipid deficiency. The following will help normalize the condition of such skin and improve its appearance:

yarrow;
sage;
horsetail;
rose hip;
mint;
St. John's wort.

Horsetail

Horsetail grass contains organic acids that regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands, destroy pathogenic bacteria and tighten pores. Silicic acid prevents acne and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. Thanks to this, dryness on the cheeks and cheekbones disappears. Vitamin C slows down the aging process, improves cell regeneration, and refreshes the complexion.

will help make your skin smooth and matte . This is a dry mixture of herbs that delicately cleanses the skin, nourishes, improves its tone and regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Take 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, 1 tbsp. l. flax seeds, 1 tbsp. l. dry mint, 1 tbsp. l. horsetail and 1 tbsp. l. sage Grind the dry mixture in a blender. Add 1 tbsp. l. collection and dilute with water to the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply to face with massage movements, rinse with warm water after 5 minutes. It is advisable to store the remaining dry powder in a glass container and dilute it with water immediately before the procedure.

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.

Rose petals will heal dry skin

Rose petals are suitable for dry skin and mature skins. Rose petals have healing properties that are useful in treating mild inflammations. Rose petals are good as a cleanser, have an astringent, tonic, moisture-retaining, stimulating and soothing effect. Red clover's moisturizing and nourishing qualities give a boost to all skin types. Rose is especially beneficial to use for dry, sensitive skin, and is also an excellent treatment for mature skin as it can help prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Methods of using rose petals in folk medicine

Mint will help dry skin

Mint for dry skin will help get rid of congestion. Mint leaves are widely recognized for their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and astringent properties. This stimulates nerve endings and increases local blood flow, which can help with dry skin. Mint cools, refreshes and revitalizes, helps restore elasticity and tone of skin tissue. Peppermint's astringent properties make it good for oily skin and large facial pores. Peppermint leaves contain menthol, a common ingredient with decongestant properties. Peppermint leaf, when used in steam treatments, produces a menthol-like vapor that can help relieve nasal and chest congestion.