Best Facial Remedies: Homemade Parsley Masks

Expression lines, age spots and other skin imperfections make the face look tired and dull. To restore the beauty and freshness of the skin, it is not necessary to spend money on expensive professional products. Home-made parsley face masks will effectively deal with problems and save a decent amount of money.

The use of parsley in cosmetology

Parsley is known for its unique effects on skin and hair... Therefore, it is actively used in cosmetology to combat various problems and flaws in appearance.

Benefits of parsley for skin and hair

Parsley contains many important trace elements and useful vitaminsthat help a woman to remain not only healthy, but also beautiful, well-groomed and young. Among them:

• vitamin A tightens the skin, eliminates itching and flaking, relieves gray complexion;
• vitamin C (ascorbic acid) fights wrinkles, cleanses the skin, ridding it of toxins, brightens age spots, relieves inflammation;
• riboflavin prevents the appearance of acne, triggers the regeneration of the epidermis, fights post-acne;
• thiamine slows down age-related aging of the skin;
• carotene gives the skin a radiant and fresh look;
• flavonoids stimulate active collagen production;
• pectin heals wounds, scars, microcracks and other flaws;
• nicotinic acid helps to enrich the skin with oxygen and stimulates blood flow;
• potassium moisturizes the skin.

This is not the whole composition of useful macro- and microelements in parsley. Sulfur, zinc, iodine, iron, chorus, phosphorus, potassium, antioxidants and essential oil help cope:

• with oily skin;
• edema on the eyelids and bags under the eyes;
• age spots;
• irritation, rash and inflammation.

Besides, infusions and decoctions based on parsley effectively fight dandruff and seborrhea, activate hair growth, restore and moisturize curls along the entire length.

The mechanism of action on the epidermis

Parsley decoctions and masks have a complex effect on the skin, at the same time moisturizing, smoothing, nourishing and saturating the epidermis with the necessary elements.

Herbal cosmetics:

• regulate the sebaceous glands;
• protect the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays;
• have a whitening, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effect;
• improve microcirculation in capillaries;
• accelerate the metabolic process.

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Recipes for homemade parsley masks and application schemes

There are a huge number of parsley face masks. They are chosen depending on the type of skin and the desired result.

Anti-aging

An anti-expression wrinkle mask is universal, that is, suitable for all skin types.

Important! If this is your first time using a herbal mask, do an allergy test.

How to make a simple wrinkle remedy:

1. Take clean fresh parsley leaves and grind them with a blender until they are mushy.
2. Apply the mass to the face, including the under-eye area, neck and décolleté.
3. Keep the mask on for 20-30 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Whitening

There are several bleach recipes:

1. Grind a bunch of greens weighing 50 g, mix the mass with 1 tbsp. l. honey and let it brew until juice forms.
2. Apply the mixture to your face and keep for 30-40 minutes.
3. Rinse off with cool water.

Parsley juice for age spots

1. Pour boiling water over 30 g of parsley.
2. Let it brew for 2.5-3 hours.
3. Strain the juice and apply in the evening for 30 minutes.

Apply no more than twice a week throughout the month.

Infusion for freckles and pigmentation

1. Chop a bunch of greens.
2. Pour in 250 ml of vodka or alcohol.
3. Add the pre-squeezed lemon juice.
4. Let the mixture steep in a dark and cool place for several hours.
5. Strain and apply only to problem areas.

Use lotion twice a day... Regular use will dim or eliminate age spots and freckles.

You can whiten the skin and discolor freckles, age spots and post-acne with the help of a pharmacy parsley extract. To do this, apply or rub the extract into problem areas.

Toning and lifting

It will help to firm up and tone the skin parsley mask with sour cream:

1. Chop a bunch of greens and mix with 1-2 tbsp. l. sour cream.
2. Keep it on your face for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water.

Important! Choose your ingredients based on your skin type.

For dry, flaky skin, choose rich sour cream, for fatty - with the lowest percentage of fat.

For skin with excessive work of the sebaceous glands, it is recommended to add 2 tsp to parsley (1 tbsp. L.). sour cream and 1 tsp. potato starch.

For normal type the starch is replaced with warm milk.

Cleansing

Deeply cleanses skin and pores parsley and oatmeal mask:

1. Chop the plant and mix it with oatmeal (30 g each).
2. Add 2-3 tbsp. l. lemon juice and a small amount of still mineral water (you can do without it).
3. Stir the ingredients until smooth and massage into the face, excluding the area around the eyes.

Pasta keep no more than 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.

Against dark circles under the eyes

Get rid of a popular problem among modern women chopped parsley will help:

1. Chop the greens finely until 1 tbsp. l. gruel and wait for the juice to stand out.
2. Add 4-5 drops of strongly brewed sugar-free black tea.
3. Wrap the mass in cheesecloth and apply under the eyes for 15-20 minutes.

The procedure is recommended to be performed twice a day. - in the morning and in the evening.

For tired and aging skin

Toning, rejuvenating and moisturizing effect has parsley in combination with dill:

1. Grind the ingredients and mix in a 2: 1 ratio.
2. Add the flesh of a small peeled cucumber to the mixture.
3. Mix everything and apply to clean, steamed skin.
4. After 20 minutes, remove the mask with cotton pads and moisturize your face with oil (olive or pomegranate).

From crow's feet in the corners of the eyes

Help smooth out wrinkles around the eyes parsley root:

1. Chop fresh root of herbs and mix with sour cream and olive oil in equal proportions.
2. Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes.
3. Apply to the problem area for an hour and rinse with warm water.

From wrinkles

An effective way to smooth and prevent wrinkles:

1. Grind the herbs to make 1 tbsp. l.
2. Mix with 1 tbsp. l. pulp of cucumber and yogurt.
3. Apply to skin and keep on for 15-20 minutes.
4. Rinse off with cool water.

For dry skin

Miracle herb mask for dry skin moisturizes, relieves irritation and fights flaking:

1. Mix the shredded plant with the egg yolk.
2. Pour in some olive or almond oil.
3. Leave it on the face for 20-30 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water (so that the mass does not curl).

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For acne

For acne relieve infusion of parsley... How to prepare it:

1. Grind the leaves of the plant.
2. Pour in a glass of hot water.
3. Place the mixture over low heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Close the container and let the tincture cool completely.
5. Strain the product.

Moisten cotton pads and wipe your face completely or problem areas twice a day - morning and evening.

For oily skin

Nourishing mask for oily skin prepares like this:

1. Chop a bunch of greens.
2. Pour hot water over it and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Cool and strain the mixture.
4. Add 1 tbsp. l. protein and 2 tbsp. l. honey. Stir.

Keep the mask for 25 minutes and rinse with cool water... The procedure is applied in courses - two times within two weeks. You can repeat the course after 3-4 months.

Parsley juice ice

Rejuvenating face cubes can be prepared in two ways: from juice or broth of parsley.

To get ice out of juice:

1. Run the herbs through a juicer or blender.
2. Wrap the resulting gruel in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice.
3. Pour it into ice cube trays and place in the freezer.

Decoction cubes:

1. Chop the parsley finely.
2. Boil water (500 ml) and add to chopped herbs (50 g).
3. Place the mixture on the stove, boil and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Cool, strain and pour into molds. Freeze.

You can use cubes every morning instead of washing... Run them over the skin, moving along the massage lines.

Important! Do not hold the cubes in one place for more than 3 seconds to avoid overcooling the skin.

Parsley broth

Parsley broth for the face has a beneficial effect on appearance and condition of the skin.

Decoction recipe:

1. Grind a bunch weighing 40-50 g.
2. Pour in hot water (450 - 500 ml).
3. Boil on the stove and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
4. Let the broth cool, then strain.

There are several options for using the tool:

• wash your face daily in the morning and evening;
• wipe your face as a tonic twice a day;
• use the broth as a basis for masks or make ice cubes from it.

Rules for the use of masks

So that the benefits of parsley-based masks and decoctions do not turn into harm for skin and health, follow the rules for use:

1. Use only fresh herbs (no yellow, rotten or wrinkled leaves).
2. Always wash and add boiling water over the parsley.
3. Use fresh masks and decoctions.
4. Pre-prepare the skin for the procedure - cleanse of makeup, steam.
5. Do not leave the mixture on the skin for longer than the time indicated in the recipe and apply afterwards with a moisturizer.
6. Observe the regularity of cosmetic procedures - no more than twice a week for a month.
7. Take a break for at least a month after a month's course.

Possible harm and contraindications

Parsley is a useful and versatile remedy that is suitable for use by almost everyone.

Minimum contraindications:

• allergy;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• rosacea.

If you feel discomfort during the procedure, tingling or itching - wash off mask immediately.

Features of storing homemade parsley masks

Parsley-based masks and products are recommended to be used immediately after preparation... Only ice cubes can be stored for a long time - they retain useful properties for a week. Decoctions, infusion or plant juice are stored no more than 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Important! Ready-made parsley masks cannot be used after the expiration date, which is 1-2 days.

Conclusion

The miraculous properties of parsley have made it incredibly popular in the beauty industry. Thanks to it, you will save on expensive products and services of a beautician - to cope with wrinkles, get rid of pigmentation, freckles and acne, and return your skin to a fresh and youthful look at home.

The main thing is to choose the right mask based on parsley and follow the recommendations for its use.