I have a friend beautician who once gave my adolescent daughter Agnieszka some invaluable advice. I want to share them with others.
Acne skin
- Ground fenugreek seeds have a great effect on skin with acne abscesses and pimples. You can make an infusion of 2 tablespoons of ground seeds and a glass of boiling water. Use this tonic to wash your face in the morning and evening. However, it is best to make a paste with 100 g of the ground seeds of this plant, hot water and a little apple cider vinegar. Then we put the warm paste on the face for 20 minutes and cover it with gauze. If we have time, we repeat the treatment even twice a day.It has anti-inflammatory, anti-itching, regenerating properties and whitens abscess spots.
- The quality of acne skin can be improved by washing it with an infusion of comfrey leaves or a decoction of thyme. To such tonics, you can add a few drops of lemon juice, which has a whitening effect.
- I also prepare my teenager cleansing baths with sage infusion. They help with various skin blemishes.
Mature skin
I make a decoction of rosemary for myself. I rub it into my scalp while bathing. It strengthens the hair, increases blood supply to the skin and disinfects it. Anything that flows from the hair into the bathtub has a beneficial effect on the body. I am prone to varicose veins, and apparently such a rosemary bath is great for this ailment.
Krystyna Stepczyńska
The proven cosmetics of Krystyna Stępczyńska
Herbal facial cleansers
Pour a handful of fresh or 30 g of dried herbs with 0.5 l of boiling water (preferably distilled). Leave covered for 30 minutes. After straining and pouring into a bottle, keep in the refrigerator, but not longer than 3 days. We can prepare these preparations from:
- elderberry, lavender, rose flowers -for all skin types ;
- nettle, ground fennel seeds, fenugreek, marigold flowers, comfrey leaves -for oily ;
- parsley leaves, marshmallow -for dry ;
- herb violet, chamomile -for irritated .
Decoctions Prepare by simmering hard parts of plants for 5 to 15 minutes (depending on the consistency of the raw material). We prepare them from rosemary, thyme and oak bark. You can rinse your hair with them or use them for bathing.
Smoothing maskRub half an avocado, peeled, a handful of fresh basil leaves, a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Leave the mask on the face for 30 minutes. The cosmetic moisturizes dry skin and eliminates wrinkles.
Regenerating maskBoil a handful of chopped parsley and spinach in a glass of water for 5 minutes. Cover and set aside to cool. Squeeze the mass through a dense strainer. Mix the obtained juice with oat flour to obtain the desired consistency. Apply on the face for 15 minutes.
