One of the most popular and well-known folk remedies for acne and various skin eruptions is celandine. Even its name is related to the properties of a beneficial effect on the skin.
External application of celandine
For medicinal purposes, the grass of the celandine, harvested at the time of flowering, is used most often, and the roots are much less often. In the grass of this plant contains:
- about 20% of alkaloids with pronounced antibacterial activity;
- vitamin C;
- carotene;
- organic acids (succinic, malic, citric);
- tannins;
- essential oils.
On the skin, celandine and its preparations have a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial effect.
Purity is applied from acne and acne , with eczema of bacterial origin, various dermatitis, psoriasis plaques, to fight calluses and warts.
It should be borne in mind that the alkaloids contained in this plant are poisonous and, when ingested, can cause poisoning, and with prolonged and concentrated exposure to the skin - burns. Also, an allergic reaction is possible, therefore, before the application, it is necessary to test on a small area of the skin, best of all - on the elbow.
Pure celina juice
Fresh juice celandine, due to the high concentration of useful components - one of the most effective forms of application of this plant against acne, but it is a seasonal tool. In addition, fresh juice can cause burns, so it should only be applied point-wise, to cauterize rashes and inflamed areas. Applying fresh juice to a large surface of the skin is contraindicated.
For use throughout the year, celandine juice is harvested in two ways:
- Squeezed from the grass juice is left fermented.
- Juice is bred with alcohol. Such measures allow you to keep it for a longer period.
Fermented juice is desirable, as well as fresh, used for pinpoint cauterization. Alcohol-diluted juice or alcohol tincture can be used to rub larger areas of the skin. In addition, such celandine juice is used to add to various masks or lotions from acne . To prepare the mask, mix the egg yolk, a teaspoon of olive oil and 10 drops of celandine juice. Also, the juice can be added to other nourishing masks (not recommended in cleansing).
How to brew celandine from acne?
Broth chistotela contains alkaloids in a lower concentration, and therefore its use of acne on the face, where the skin is sensitive enough, safer and eliminates the possibility of burns:
- Two tablespoons of dry herbs celandine pour half a liter of boiling water and insist for three hours. Chilled broth to use for rubbing the face 2 times a day. Store the prepared broth for no more than two days.
- A tablespoon of herb celandine pour two cups of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes and insist for at least 4 hours. Ready to use infusion as a lotion before bed.
- Mix whipped egg whites with a teaspoon
honey and a tablespoon of decoction of celandine. This mask with celandine from acne is applied to the face for 15 minutes, it can be used up to 3 times a week.
Oil of celandine from acne
Under celandine oil is meant the oil infusion (macerated) of the dry herb of this plant. It is applied to the inflamed skin areas 2 times a day, for 10-15 minutes, after which it is thoroughly washed off with warm water.
It must be taken into account that any preparations of celandine, in addition to helping with acne, dry their skin sufficiently, so it is not recommended to use them for more than two weeks.