Parsley face masks have healing properties, tighten the skin, and remove age spots. Such cosmetics can whiten the skin and cleanse the face of acne. After using the parsley whitening mask, the skin becomes smooth, age spots are less noticeable and wrinkles are reduced.
The benefits of parsley for the face
Parsley contains a large number of useful vitamins (B, R, PP, K), acids, volatile and trace elements (magnesium, phosphorus, potassium). Each element has an important function:
- B1 relieves inflammation of the skin of the face;
- B2 activates the renewal of skin cells;
- Vitamin A smoothes the skin, copes with its dryness and unwanted peeling;
- A nicotinic acid enriches with oxygen, stimulating blood circulation;
- Retinol restores skin elasticity and firmness;
- Potassium moisturizes the skin;
- Flavonoids produce collagen, which slows down the aging process.
The above composition does not yet include all the useful elements of parsley. It also contains carotene, zinc, choir, sulfur, iodine, iron, magnesium and calcium. Parsley can handle the following skin problems:
- Swelling on the eyelids;
- Oily skin;
- Dark spots;
- Irritation, inflammation, rash.
With regular use of the mask of parsley, the skin of the face will be protected from UV rays and will acquire a healthy color.
Recommendations for use
Parsley masks are recommended for women with dry and lifeless skin. Basic recommendations for use:
- Parsley root is used to get rid of swelling in the eyes. Before use, it is crushed using a blender and eyelids are applied. The procedure is carried out within 15 minutes. After the pulp is washed off with warm water;
- To get rid of acne, the face must be wiped with parsley juice several times a day;
- To get rid of age spots, parsley needs to be chopped. You can do this with your hands. Apply the mixture to problem areas of the skin and leave for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water and moisturize the skin with cream.
Parsley is used to cleanse, heal and rejuvenate the skin of the face, as well as to normalize the sebaceous glands. To prepare a healthy live mask, you need a regular (not curly) sort of parsley. If you live in a private house, you need to grow the plant yourself. After their cut, the leaves are washed with running water, and then laid out in a warm, dry place.
Homemade recipes for parsley masks
Simple face masks at home have a rejuvenating effect, smooth out skin irregularities and have a whitening effect. Parsley mask can be applied to the skin 2 times a week. The duration of one course is a month. Then you can change the component for skin care. It will be possible to return to procedures from parsley again no earlier than after 30 days.
From parsley you can cook:
- Mask for wrinkles;
- From age spots and freckles;
- From acne;
- Nourishing masks;
- For moisturizing.
Wrinkle
To prepare an excellent wrinkle remedy, you can resort to the following face mask recipe:
- Grind the parsley to a powder;
- Take one tablespoon of the plant and one tbsp. l pulp of cucumber and yogurt;
- Mix the parsley with the pulp of a cucumber;
- Apply on face for 20 minutes;
- Rinse off with running water.
From age spots and freckles
To get rid of age spots and freckles, parsley infusion is suitable. They need to wipe their skin twice a day.
To prepare anti-pigmentation lotion you will need:
- Lemon juice;
- 250 ml of alcohol;
- A medium bunch of plants.
Cooking method: the plant needs to be chopped. Pour vodka or alcohol and lemon. Clean in a cool and dark place to insist. Filter the resulting tincture and smear problem areas. Lotion is applied twice a day. With regular use, age spots will become dimmer or completely disappear from the face.
You can also make a mask of parsley from pigment and freckles. Way cooking:
- Pour 30 grams of greens with hot water (can be boiled water);
- Leave to infuse for 180 minutes;
- Strain (if necessary).
Apply the mixture in the evening and leave for 30 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. Apply the mask 2 times a week for one month.
For acne
To get rid of acne, an infusion of parsley is used. To prepare it, follow the instructions below:
- Grind parsley leaves;
- Add a glass of hot water;
- Put on low heat and boil for 10-15 minutes;
- Then close the container and leave to cool completely;
- The resulting infusion is filtered.
Mode of application: wipe with cotton swabs soaked in the infusion in the morning and evening.
Acne parsley lotion is another effective remedy. The same composition is ideal for dry and oily skin. Thanks to the tool, you can get rid of acne in a few weeks, remove black spots or refresh your face.
To prepare lotion, you need to take the root of the parsley and chop it finely. Then pour vodka or alcohol to the brim. Pour the resulting composition into a jar and let it brew for 6-8 weeks in a dark place. Tincture should acquire a tea shade. When it is ready, it will need to be transferred to another container.
The method of application is the same as that of parsley infusion.
Nourishing masks
There are two types of nourishing parsley masks: for oily and dry skin. For cooking oily skin will need:
- 2 tbsp honey;
- 1 tablespoon raw egg protein;
- A bunch of chopped parsley.
For dry skin The following ingredients will be required:
- Chopped parsley bunch;
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
- 1 tbsp raw protein.
Cooking method: parsley must be poured with hot water and boiled for 25 minutes. Then, within half an hour, it must be cooled to room temperature and filtered. Add the right types of ingredients for your skin type.
Apply the mask for 25 minutes, and then rinse with running water. The product is applied to the face 2 times a day for two weeks. If necessary, the course is repeated after 3-4 months.
For moisturizing
Parsley face mask is also suitable for moisturizing the face. To prepare it, you will need:
- Parsley leaves - a handful;
- Lemon juice - 1 tsp;
- Jojoba and grape oil - 1 tbsp. l
A method of preparing a moisturizing mask:parsley leaves are poured with hot water (half a glass). Then lemon juice is poured. The mixture is whipped in a blender and jojoba oil and grapes are added. Mix all the ingredients until smooth.
Method of applying moisturizing mask:Wet the fabric with the mixture and apply it to the face. Hold the mask for 20 minutes, then remove. After the face, you can additionally moisturize the cream.
For different skin types
Cut one bunch of parsley finely and fill it with 0.5 l. boiled water.If your skin is dry, you need to use milk. Bring the composition to a boil and remove from heat. Cool the broth to 40 degrees Celsius and strain. Put the resulting mixture on your face for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse with running water.
Another recipe for a simple facial mask:
- Grind pre-plant;
- Take two tablespoons of parsley and mix with a teaspoon of honey;
- Apply for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.
The effect of using such a mask is to whiten the skin for two or three tones and its rejuvenation
Rules for the use of parsley masks
To obtain the desired result from the use of face masks from parsley, it is important to follow the rules for its use. The main ones include:
- Do not store preparations prepared from parsley (masks, lotions, juice) for more than two to three days.
- Storage of ice cubes from the plant is allowed for a week.
- For each procedure, a fresh mask is prepared and immediately applied to the face.
- Parsley in combination with dill has a tightening and rejuvenating effect on the skin.
- To grind a plant using a knife or blender. If parsley root is used, then use a grater.
- Before applying a mask of parsley, the face must be cleaned with a scrub or tonic.
- Home cosmetics are washed off with warm running water.
- Duration of procedures with parsley is a maximum of 1 month.
Home masks are applied to the face no longer than 30 minutes.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of parsley face masks are possible allergic reactions to the main ingredient. To determine the intolerance of the body to this type of plant, gruel from it should be applied to the wrist.
It is forbidden to use parsley juice for the face, if you feel:
- Unpleasant tingling sensations;
- The discomfort;
- Itchy skin.
On the contrary, if within one hour the skin did not show a reaction to parsley products, then it can be safely used to give the face elasticity and natural radiance.
