Chamomile is widely used not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology. Means based on a medicinal plant can be used for skin care of all types. Regular wiping chamomile decoction is beneficial for the face in any condition of the skin, as the grass and flowers contain biologically active substances that help renew the cells of the epidermis.
Chamomile is a part of many cosmetics, but for those who prefer to use with home care for skin care, we offer recipes for self-cooking.
Infusion and Compress of Chamomile for the face
Perhaps the most popular home cosmetic means - an infusion of chamomile for the face. For its preparation, a tablespoon of raw material is poured into a thermos, brewed 0.4 liters of boiling water and allowed to infuse. The filtered liquid is used for rubbing the skin and washing. Thanks to the daily morning procedures, the face becomes fresh, redness and a small rash disappear. In order to get rid of acne , chamomile should be added 100 ml of alcohol (vodka), a pinch of boric acid and 2 tablets of Aspirin.
Warm compresses with chamomile relieve acne on the face and expand the skin pores, thus helping to cleanse from the comedones (black dots). To make a compress, a soft tissue napkin is folded into several layers, moistened with chamomile infusion, lightly squeezed and applied to the face. After soaking the compress for 20 minutes, rinse your face with water. The procedure is repeated for at least 5-7 days.
Ice from camomile for face
From the fresh phytone prepared ice for rubbing the face. Massaging every morning the skin with ice cubes, you can get an excellent result: the skin is noticeably smoothed, looks healthy and supple. And the whole point is that the frozen infusion of chamomile activates metabolic processes, stimulates blood supply and narrows the pores . The ice stored in the freezer does not lose its unique properties for many weeks, so if there is not enough time, it can be procured in large quantities on a one-off basis.
Face mask from chamomile
Recipes of cosmetic masks based on chamomile are pretty much. Depending on the additional components, mask formulations are used for different purposes. We offer recipes for masks suitable for all skin types.
Toning mask
Ingredients:
- chamomile broth - 30 ml;
- cosmetic clay - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- squeezed aloe juice - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- honey - 1 teaspoon;
- vitamin E - 1 ampoule.
Preparation and use
All components are mixed and spread in a glass container, which is kept in the refrigerator for two days. The cooled composition is spread over the face with a cotton swab and after 15 minutes it is washed off.
Mask from acne
Ingredients:
- dry chamomile - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- lemon - 1 piece;
- 9% vinegar - 1.5 tbsp. spoons;
- camphor alcohol - 90 ml;
- water - 1 glass.
Preparation and use
With a lemon peel the crust and squeeze out the juice. Chamomile and lemon peel are poured with boiling water and insist for about 1 hour. Mix camphor alcohol, lemon juice and vinegar, add the mixture to the infusion of chamomile and lemon zest. Store the product in a glass vessel under a tight lid in the refrigerator. Their face is rubbed twice a day: after sleep and at night.
Camomile oil for face
When caring for the face, camomile oil can be used in combination with other ingredients. So, with dry skin and peeling in
- jasmine;
- orange;
- lavender;
- ylang-ylang.