Summer is the time of flowering of herbs and delicate flowers, often used in cosmetics. Do not miss the chance to collect a bouquet of medicinal plants that will help you always look young and fresh!
Natural cosmetic based on plant extracts. Plants contain biologically active ingredients that are more beneficial to the skin and hair than some synthetic ingredients.
Extracts from herbs and flowers as part of cosmetics, they act gently, effectively, they are not toxic and practically do not have side effects. Plant extracts in combination with alcohol have a long shelf life, but alcohol can dry the skin.
Oil extracts are more saturated with beneficial substances and are able to penetrate deeper into the skin.
CALENDULA has an anti-inflammatory property, it is recommended for oily skin and for narrowing pores.
CAMOMILE contains vitamin C, carotene, glucose and is used in moisturizing, whitening products.
Lavender has a tonic and anti-aging effect on skin cells, soothes the nervous system.
BASILEC is enriched with mineral salts and polyphenols, is present in cleansing cosmetics.
MINT contains in large quantities menthol essential oils, which help with various inflammations.
FENGEL is rich in carotene, is an antioxidant, and is often added to cellulite control agents.
WHITE TEA is enriched with vitamin P, prevents the formation of plaque, protects against UV rays.
BARLEY improves the condition of the skin and hair due to the high content of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
Plant cosmetics are easy to make at home..
BREW FOR HAIR GROWTH
Take dry flowers of calendula, chamomile and hop cones, combine in equal proportions. Pour the prepared mixture with boiling water (4-5 tbsp.spoons of the mixture 1 liter of water). Then wait until the infusion has cooled, strain it. It is recommended to wash your hair with this broth 1 time in 10 days.
MASK FOR OILY, INFLAMMATED SKIN
Beat 1 egg yolk, add 3 drops of lavender essential oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil. Apply the mask to the skin, paying attention to redness, and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse off the mask with warm water using a cotton pad.
PHOTO: ALEXANDER PLATON / BILDFABRIK
Material prepared by Julia Dekanova
