Applying recipes for parsley masks and lotions for age spots
Parsley has been used as a natural cosmetic for a long time to get rid of age spots. The use of a plant for lightening defective skin areas has a lot of advantages, combining economy and efficiency, simplicity and affordability. Such an ingredient is present today in almost every Russian household plot, and there are quite a few recipes based on parsley for lightening the skin.
Effect of parsley on skin pigmentation
The effectiveness of the plant against age spots is due to the unique composition of the plant. When using funds based on it, a complex effect occurs, the skin is enriched with macro- and microelements, phytoncides.
The use of masks and decoctions with parsley leads to the following effects:
- carotene - protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation, preventing the formation of new age spots;
- phosphorus, potassium - contribute to the whitening effect;
- iron, magnesium - improves the color of the skin;
- pectin, thiamine - prevent inflammation;
- flavonoids - increase collagen production, which contributes to skin rejuvenation;
- pectin - helps skin regeneration, promotes healing of scars, defects after acne.
After using masks and decoctions with such a plant, the skin becomes fresh and even in color. The peculiarity of using parsley is that due to its ability to normalize the production of subcutaneous fat, the plant can be used in masks for any type of skin.
Parsley face mask recipes
Fresh herbs can be added to ready-made masks to enhance the effect of their application. You can independently prepare funds according to the following recipes:
- from fresh greens - the juice from the leaves of the plant is diluted with water in equal proportions, the compress is soaked with liquid and applied to the face;
- with dandelion - crushed parsley and dandelion leaves are mixed in equal proportions, filled completely with mineral water, instructed for 12 hours.
Recipes by skin type:
- for oily - 1 tbsp. l. mix green juice with 2 tbsp. l. any dairy product;
- for dry - 1 tbsp. l. combine plant juice with 1 tbsp. l. high fat sour cream;
- for dry and fading - 1 tbsp. l. Stir chopped greens with 1 yolk, add 1 tsp. warm olive oil.
The main advantage of such masks is naturalness and safety for the skin.
An affordable and effective remedy for skin rejuvenation and removal of pigmented areas can always be made by yourself, while the cost is minimal.
Lotions and decoctions with parsley for pigmentation
The simplest remedy is regular parsley ice cubes. To do this, fresh herbs are crushed, diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio and, after complete freezing in special containers, can be used to wipe the face and eye area.
Parsley can be used as follows:
- decoction of leaves - 1 tbsp. l. fresh leaves and or dry grass of the upper part of the plant are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, boiled;
- root remedy - 1 tbsp. l. the crushed root is poured with a glass of boiling water, brought to a boil and used after cooling, the leaves are used as a mask, liquid as a means for washing;
- for sensitive skin - sage and parsley leaves are mixed in equal proportions, 200 ml of boiling water are brewed, insisted for 2 hours.
The herbal mixture from these recipes is used as masks, and the strained liquid is used as a lotion for washing and rubbing.
Terms of use
Most recipes use fresh parsley leaves. For the preparation of decoctions and masks, varieties are used not of curly, but of an ordinary garden culture. Before use, the bushes are washed under running warm water and wait for the moisture to dry. Dry leaves are used mainly for the preparation of decoctions, in this case there should be no signs of rot in the mixture.
The root of the plant has a whitening effect, which is thoroughly washed, crushed and dried for use.
Cosmetics with parsley are produced in small quantities and are consumed within a short period of time. Their storage time is 2 to 3 days, ice cubes are stored for a week.
For better penetration of useful substances into the cells when using products with such components, it is recommended to pre-steam the face with a steam bath. The masks are washed off with plain running water.
The possibility of use is determined depending on the type of product:
- mask 1 to 2 times a week;
- ice daily in the morning;
- compresses on the eye area every 2 days;
- cleansers 2 times a day, morning and evening.
To obtain a whitening effect, products with parsley should be applied for at least 1 month, after which a break is required for the same period. During this period, cosmetics are used in accordance with the skin type.
How to improve the whitening effect?
Dill is used to enhance the whitening effect. For this, a decoction is prepared from green plants mixed in equal proportions.
The resulting product is used to wipe problem skin areas in the morning and evening.
The greatest effect of getting rid of pigmentation can be obtained by using lemon.
To do this, use a lotion according to the following recipe:
- a bunch of parsley;
- a glass of lemon juice;
- alcohol 250 ml.
The tincture is removed for 14 days in a dark, cool place, after which it is used as a regular lotion.
Contraindications
Almost the only contraindication for the use of parsley is the presence of an individual plant intolerance. To test for grass allergies, lubricate the wrist area and check for skin reactions after 1 hour. The absence of redness, itching, rashes means the possibility of using the plant.
