PARSLEY FOR FACE applies from PIGMENT SPOTS, WRINKLES, freckles and to even out complexion.find out REVIEWS and effective recipes parsley masks, which can be used at home. In order for such masks to help you remove age spots, you need to clearly understand what pigmentation is and how to correctly use products whose action is aimed at eliminating this problem.
Vitamin composition of parsley
Parsley contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the dermis.
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Application in cosmetology
Cosmetic ice
You can make ice from parsley juice or decoction. Regular use of the product:
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- whitens;
- eliminates pigment spots;
- helps restore skin tone.
The product is especially effective for mature skin. They wipe the face exclusively in the direction of the massage lines; movements should be fast and precise.
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The use of ice is contraindicated for dark-skinned girls and those with inflammatory processes on the face.
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Whitening
To prepare you will need a tablespoon of fresh herbs, 200 ml of any still mineral water and 1 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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Pour water over the parsley, heat for 30-40 minutes, strain, when the mixture has cooled, add lemon juice. Store the lotion in a place inaccessible to light, use twice a day as the final stage of cleansing.
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- Parsley and honey
Required ingredients: two tablespoons of crushed spice and a teaspoon of liquid honey (preferably use fresh).
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Beneficial properties of parsley for the face
The largest percentage is accounted for by retinol (9.5 mg), ascorbic acid (150 mg), phylloquinone (16.4 mg) and choline (12.8 mg). The remaining vitamins are presented in slightly smaller quantities, but their harmonious combination makes it possible to provide the necessary therapeutic and cosmetic effect.
Retinol, or vitamin A, takes part in the construction of immune cells. With a decrease in its content in tissues, a person immediately begins to get sick. The skin becomes flabby, fine wrinkles appear and peeling begins in the most vulnerable places.
Did you know? Not all vitamins from natural products are absorbed equally well by the body. For example, folic acid obtained artificially is absorbed by the walls of internal organs faster and better than that obtained from food.
On the face, a lack of vitamin A most often manifests itself as peeling in the area of the lips and chin, less often on the cheeks. Vitamin A is necessary to stimulate the production of elastane and collagen. If they are not produced enough, the dermis is not able to regenerate, wounds take a long time to heal, and scars remain. Elastane and collagen help restore and renew facial coverings, maintain elasticity and provide a healthy color.
Phylloquinone (vitamin K) is involved in hematopoietic processes. For the dermis, it plays an important role in telangiectasia, helping to reduce defects resulting from weakening of the vascular walls. As a result of the rupture of small capillaries, a vascular network and asterisks are formed on the skin. Vitamin K helps reduce these manifestations by strengthening the walls of blood vessels. It is also effective in reducing the intensity of pigmentation in the form of darkening around the eyes.
Ascorbic acid complements the 2 previous components. It is an active antioxidant responsible for the smoothness and elasticity of the skin of the face. The element also reduces the intensity of the appearance of freckles and blackheads by strengthening collagen fibers.
Choline is one of the essential elements. For facial skin, it acts as a degreaser. It shrinks pores and reduces the activity of sebaceous glands, which effectively helps eliminate oily skin in the T-zone.
Important! External use of fortified masks cannot completely eliminate the deficiency of elements in the body, so it is better to combine them with the internal use of pharmaceutical products or introduce parsley into your daily diet. Only an integrated approach provides long lasting results.
Thanks to its rich vitamin and mineral composition, the use of greens for facial skin allows you to:
- improve color;
- restore the elasticity of the integument;
- eliminate defects and manifestations of dermatitis;
- increase the skin’s resistance to negative external factors (frost, wind, heat, etc.);
- get rid of acne and pimples;
- tighten pores.
Indications for use of the herb
You can use parsley on the face for normal or problem skin. The plant has medicinal and preventive properties. With parsley you can:
- slow down the aging process;
- reduce the number of wrinkles;
- improve complexion;
- whiten freckles, age spots;
- increase tone;
- improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
The herb is indicated for any skin type, including sensitive skin around the eyes.
Recipes for homemade parsley face masks
Applying makeup every day greatly depletes the skin of the face. After applying several layers of foundation, tone and smoothers, the skin often begins to peel, loses its natural color and becomes saggy. Parsley-based products are ideal for makeup lovers and those who suffer from various defects such as acne, enlarged pores, and blackheads.
A universal remedy that allows you to get rid of any skin defects, regardless of age, is ice cubes based on parsley.
To do this you need to make a decoction:
- Add 30 g of parsley to 300 ml of water.
- Boil for 15 minutes over low heat.
- Cool, pour into molds and freeze.
Ice can be used daily. It is best to do this in the morning, after washing your face. Use cubes to gently wipe the skin of the face, eyelids and décolleté. After just a week, the tightening and refreshing effect will be clearly noticeable. In addition, this procedure will help get rid of pimples and blackheads.
We advise you to learn more about the features of using parsley ice cubes.
For wrinkles
There are several variations of face masks based on the greens in question, which help restore collagen fibers and reduce the number of wrinkles.
The first option is a fabric mask, suitable for any skin type and considered a universal remedy.
To prepare the mixture you will need:
- bunch of parsley, 30 g;
- bunch of dill, 30 g;
- 250 ml water.
The water is boiled and the greens are chopped. Boiling water is poured into a thermos and raw materials are added to it and left for 1.5 hours. Then everything is cooled to a comfortable temperature for your own body. A piece of gauze or fabric is immersed in the liquid and placed on the face. Keep the mask until the fabric dries. The procedure is performed 3 times a week.
The second option is suitable for normal and combination skin. In equal proportions (30:30 g), mix honey that has begun to sugar and finely chopped parsley. Apply the product with a brush to the entire face and leave for 20 minutes. Afterwards, wash off with warm water and then rinse your face with cold water. This approach allows you to quickly improve skin tone and reduce pores. Perform the procedure 2 times a week. You can alternate between this and the previous options.
Did you know? In terms of ascorbic acid content, parsley is 4 times higher than lemon.
For the third option, use an egg. Depending on the skin type, different components are used:
- for fatty women - only protein;
- for dry - only the yolk;
- for combined and normal - all together.
Beat a 30 g bunch of greens in a blender, then add an egg and continue beating until smooth. The mixture is applied with a brush to the face for 20–30 minutes, then washed off with warm water. Use no more than 2 times a week.
Whitening mask
To whiten the skin, use a combination of parsley root and tops with lemon and cucumber.
To make a facial skin whitening mask that is suitable for any skin type, you will need:
- parsley root;
- juice of one cucumber - about 30 ml;
- 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice.
The root should be grated on a fine grater and mixed with lemon and cucumber juice. Apply the mask with a brush, avoiding the area near the eyes. You shouldn’t keep this mixture on your face for a long time; 10 minutes is enough. If the skin is very delicate, then the time is reduced to 5 minutes. The number of procedures should not exceed 1-2 times every 7 days.
There is another option for a whitening mask that is suitable for all skin types.
To prepare it, you will need:
- parsley root or parsley extract - 20 ml;
- essential oil (lemon or tangerine) - 3 drops.
Did you know? Parsley is a complete substitute for chewing gum. Chlorophylls quickly absorb unpleasant odors, so by chewing a couple of leaves, you can quickly get rid of the smell of fumes, garlic and onions.
All ingredients need to be mixed. If parsley root is used, then it must be grated on a fine grater. Apply the product onto the face with a brush, avoiding the eyelids and area under the eyes. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and blot your face with a paper napkin. Apply the procedure 2 times a week.
For dry skin
To nourish and moisturize your facial skin, take:
- 1 tbsp. l. fat sour cream;
- bunch of parsley, 30 g.
Grind the greens in a blender - this way you can get more nutritious juice. Then mix green gruel with sour cream and apply to the face for 20–30 minutes. The procedures are carried out 3 times a week until the desired result is achieved, after which they switch to using ice cubes from parsley decoction and carry out the moisturizing procedure with a sour cream mask every 7-10 days.
Video: Sour cream and parsley face mask
For pigment spots
Fresh parsley, chopped in a blender, will help get rid of age spots. It is better to carry out the procedure in the morning, after washing. This mask can be applied daily until the desired result is achieved. Then the intensity of application is reduced, and the mask is applied every other day.
How to make parsley decoction at home
You should know that a ready-made decoction of parsley for the face can be bought inexpensively at a pharmacy, but since its composition cannot be considered completely natural, it is better to prepare it yourself.
To do this you need:
- Wash 50 g of greens under running water and chop them.
- Pour into a convenient container and pour half a liter of cold water into it.
- Place the container on high heat.
- After the broth boils, continue to cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Place the finished broth in a cold place for 30 minutes to let it steep.
If desired, you can strain the finished liquid through cheesecloth. After which it can be used as a natural alternative to washing and wiping the face at least 2 times a day. For cooking, you can use dry parsley, but in this case you need to boil the broth for 10 minutes so that the greens release all their beneficial properties.
Basic rules for using masks
Here are a few rules for using parsley for facial beauty:
- Prepare masks immediately before use.
- After washing, be sure to dry the greens on a paper towel and only then use them for their intended purpose.
- Apply the compositions only to cleansed facial skin.
- If your skin is oily, be sure to steam it or use a scrub before use.
Important! It is better to carry out cosmetic procedures in a course lasting a month, then take a month-long break using skin care products with other components. After a break, you can resume using parsley masks again.
How and with what to wash off the mask
Washing off the parsley mask from age spots is carried out with ordinary water; soap and cleansing agents are not used. Young ladies with dry skin can wash their faces with warmer water, and lovely ladies with oily skin can wash their faces with water at room temperature.
Washing off the parsley mask from age spots is carried out with ordinary water without using any cleansing agents for washing.
If you have time and desire, first prepare a chamomile infusion and finally rinse your face with it. After blotting the moisture with a towel, apply a regular nourishing cream and massage it in with light massage movements.
How it works
This simple, inconspicuous garden herb is simply a panacea for the face. It is very useful for dry skin and for sensitive, thin skin around the eyes. But it is also suitable for oily people: after all, the substances contained in parsley affect the production of sebum.
The rejuvenating properties of parsley are manifested in a complex. It helps with crow's feet, fine and deep wrinkles, smoothes and whitens, heals age spots, relieves swelling and even treats rosacea - which, according to doctors, can only be treated with expensive laser and cryotherapy.
In general, parsley erases all signs of past years from our faces. Just don’t try to use dietary supplements from curly parsley seeds - after all, since 2010, sadly, they have been officially declared almost a drug. I don’t know where drug addicts get their kicks, but parsley has a lot of useful properties.
Its greens contain:
- essential oil
- flavonoids (promote collagen production)
- pectins (smooth skin)
- luteolin (antioxidant)
- apigenin (antioxidant)
- vitamin K
- B vitamins
- ascorbic acid
- a nicotinic acid
- folic acid (renewal and proper cell division)
- provitamin A (carotene)
- potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium (nutrition, whitening, skin radiance, removal of swelling)
Look what else Dr. Agapkin says about our heroine:
Contraindications
Parsley is a universal cosmetic product suitable for almost any skin. It very rarely causes allergic reactions. You just need to take into account that too good is also not good and follow certain rules: do not use masks containing fresh herbs and concentrated parsley juice more than 2 times a week.
| Parsley is good for more than just the face. Its properties are so multifaceted and its areas of application are so wide that you must know about it. Read more here: Parsley: beneficial properties |
You shouldn’t do them too often; excess nutrition of the skin will lead to its oversaturation and we can achieve the exact opposite effect.
Ladies with dark skin should not use the recipes I have given - unless you add tea to them: the very strong whitening effect of this garden herb can deprive your tanned face of the shade that you are proud of.
That's all for today. Did you like the article about parsley? With the arrival of spring, I lean heavily on fresh grass with special zeal: I add it to masks and make various salads. So I advise you - do not miss the golden time, replenish your body with natural vitamins. And you will be happy!
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