Natural cosmetics on herbs: the secrets of nature for health and beauty

In any department store or supermarket, an interested consumer can purchase cosmetic products from various manufacturers: anti-aging creams and serums, shampoos and hair conditioners, soaps of any of the many varieties and species, scrubs, masks and gels. On the label of each of these products, you can find inscriptions about the immense benefits of natural ingredients that make up the product. However, even with the indication "90% of natural raw materials" or "99% of organic", all this cosmetics contains many potentially dangerous ingredients, including preservatives and surface active additives (surfactants).

Thus, natural herbal cosmetics that you can create with your own hands in the kitchen will always be not only more economical, but also healthier than its purchased counterparts. You can independently choose herbs and other organic ingredients to care for a particular type of skin or to treat specific skin problems. Replacing one ingredient with another, you can easily prepare a variety of products to maintain beauty and health.

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Since natural cosmetics on herbs do not contain chemical preservatives, its shelf life is much shorter than that of commercial products. To reduce the risk of damage of this kind of funds, observe simple rules:

• Keep the equipment and containers clean;
• Avoid dipping your fingers directly into the media - use brushes, sponges and other accessories;
• Prepare cosmetics in small portions;
• Store homemade compounds in the refrigerator.

Herbal Facial Scrub

Experts recommend using a scrub once a week to speed up the process of exfoliating dead cells and stimulate blood supply. A light exfoliant will give the person a radiance and incredible softness. It should, however, be very careful when treating the sensitive skin with a scrub: the movements should be slow and neat. Even natural herbal cosmetics (photo below) can damage the skin if used incorrectly or too often.

To make a home exfoliant you will need:

• 1 part oat flakes;
• 1/3 part of corn flour;
• 1/3 of the dried herbs (such as marigold, lavender, peppermint, rose petals, you can also use a herbal mixture);
• Almonds, clay or sugar (to choose from, you can use one of these ingredients or all together in the total amount of one tablespoon).

Preparation of scrub

• Mix oat flakes, corn flour, herbs and almonds, clay or sugar in a clean coffee grinder.
• Mix the mixture into powder (can be ground with a pestle and mortar).
• Store the scrub in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry month. Shelf life - up to three months.
• How to use: pour some of the mixture into the palm of your hand. Add water to make a paste. Apply an even layer on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Gently massage the scrub into the skin in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly.

Mask for dry skin

In contrast to commercial products, this versatility can boast only natural cosmetics on herbs. At home, you can create almost any composition suitable for any type of skin and can cure specific problems. So, the face mask can be an organic emollient and have unique moisturizing properties, or, on the contrary, tighten the skin.

To prepare a moisturizing mask for dry skin, it is enough to look first into the refrigerator or kitchen cupboard. Many fruits and dairy products contain useful alpha hydroxy acids. In addition, natural herbal cosmetics often include ingredients such as eggs, aloe vera, pumpkin flesh, cocoa powder (not sweetened). To feed dry skin, you should add avocado, coconut or olive oil, cream, egg yolks, honey, oat flakes, milk powder, natural yogurt to the masks .

For example, you can use the following composition:

• 2 tablespoons of thick natural yogurt;
• 1 egg yolk or 1 tablespoon of liquid honey;
• A few drops of olive or coconut oil.

Preparation of a mask for dry skin of the face

• Mix yogurt, egg yolk or honey, olive or coconut oil in a small bowl.
• Use a cotton ball or ball to apply a mask to your face. Avoid the area around the eyes. Leave the mixture on your face for 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse the mask thoroughly with warm water, then rinse face with cool water.

Mask for oily skin

If your hobby is natural cosmetics on herbs (most girls prefer to create miracle products), and the skin on the face is of a fat type, choose ingredients with tightening or tonic properties: green clay, apple cider vinegar, bananas, orange or cranberry juice, Egg whites, strawberries, witch hazel. After mixing, the components of such a mask do not remain uniform for long, so discard the remains without regret.

In addition to herbal masks, fruit compositions have an excellent effect. To prepare such a mixture you will need:

• 1 ripe banana;
• 1 egg white;
• 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or orange (lemon) juice.

Preparation of a mask for oily skin

• Combine the pulp of the banana, egg white and vinegar (or juice) in a blender. Beat until a homogeneous paste is obtained.
• Use a cotton ball or disc to apply the mask to the skin. Avoid eye contour.
• Rinse the mask off with warm water after 10-15 minutes. Rinse your face with cool water.

The ideal additional herbal component of any face masks is dried lavender.

Hair conditioner

If you are not sure how to properly prepare natural cosmetics on herbs, for hair use components that are suitable equally for all types. An excellent choice - nettle, calendula, rosemary, sage. Adding vinegar or lemon juice will help restore the natural pH of the hair. It is noteworthy that the specific smell of vinegar is very quickly eroded.

Rinse aid composition:

• 1 teaspoon dry or a handful of fresh herbs (laurel, calendula, rosemary, roman chamomile, from dandruff - nettles);
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

Preparation of rinse aid

• Place the herbs in a bowl and pour a glass of boiling water.
• Add vinegar or lemon juice and insist under the lid for 10-15 minutes.
• Press, cool the infusion to room temperature and rinse them with hair just washed with shampoo. Like other natural cosmetics on herbs, infusion is not subject to storage, so it is necessary to prepare it in an amount sufficient for one rinse.