Parsley for the face will save you from wrinkles and age spots

Chemical composition

The rich set of nutrients that saturate parsley provides a beneficial effect on human skin, maintaining its healthy condition and restoring the firmness and elasticity of the skin at the cellular level. For example, greens contain phyloquinone (vitamin K), the amount of which in 100 g of greens is more than six times the daily requirement, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the same 100 g contains 4 times more than a person needs during the day.

In terms of beta-carotene content (the precursor of vitamin A), parsley is ahead of carrots, which is considered its main “supplier”.

Nicotinic acid activates blood flow, stimulating the nutrition of epidermal cells.

The triad of vitamins A, C and E forms a powerful antioxidant group in parsley, which actively and effectively fights free radicals that stimulate oxidative processes in the body, and thereby inhibits the aging and destruction of skin cells.

Did you know? In Ancient Rome, parsley was given to gladiators to give them strength and courage, and today the vitamin herb is grown on warships for mandatory use in the diet of crew members.

This herb also contains a powerful antioxidant in the form of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid .

Benefits of parsley for facial skin

• The experience accumulated by cosmetologists allows them to confidently say that using ice with parsley helps:
• effectively protect the skin layers from the negative effects of the external environment;
• stimulate the tone of the outer layer of the epidermis;
• provide the skin with moisture down to its lower layers;
• fight skin peeling;
• smooth out shallow wrinkles on the skin surface;
• prevent the appearance of acne;
• relieve inflammation on the epidermis;
• activate blood flow in the skin;
• promote oxygen supply to the lower layers of the epidermis;
• stimulate the saturation of the skin layers with nutrients;
• remove accumulating poisons and waste from the skin;
• activate the regenerative properties of cells;
• inhibit excessive secretion of fat by the sebaceous glands;
• eliminate age spots;
• make your complexion attractive.

Important! Before using herbal ice on your face for the first time, you need to check the degree of its effect on the skin on your wrist.
If there are no undesirable reactions in the form of redness or itching, you can begin to treat the facial skin with the product.

Formulation options

To enhance the effect of parsley and add new cosmetic effects, it is combined with other ingredients. These are chamomile flowers, olive oil, lemon, black tea, wine.

In addition to fatty acids, olive oil contains wax, phytosterols, sterols, as well as a complex of essential vitamins:

• alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) is a powerful antioxidant, slows down the aging process, prolongs the youth of the skin;
• beta-carotene promotes epidermis renewal and protects against ultraviolet rays;
• phosphates help retain moisture in cells;
• phospholipids improve the condition of cell membranes;
• linoleic acid is involved in the process of skin regeneration.

The recipe for preparing such a cosmetic product is simple: add 1 tsp to 200 ml of parsley decoction or infusion. olive oil, stir.

With wine

To get rid of freckles and whiten your skin, prepare the following cosmetic product:

1. 1 tbsp. l. chopped parsley leaves and roots pour 200 ml of hot water.
2. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
3. Leave the mixture covered for 2-3 hours, strain.
4. Pour 50 ml of dry white wine into the broth, stir, fill the ice trays.

With chamomile

Chamomile helps in the fight against flaking and dry skin, relieves inflammation, accelerates the healing process of wounds, and prevents the appearance of rashes. This remedy is useful for dullness, redness and irritation of the skin, and freckles.

Recipe for making ice with chamomile and parsley:

1. Pour 2 tbsp into the pan. l. chamomile flowers and the same amount of fresh finely chopped parsley.
2. Pour the ingredients into 500 ml of boiling water and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
3. Let sit covered for 2-3 hours, strain through several layers of gauze, and pour into ice trays.

With black tea

Black tea has a complex beneficial effect on skin condition:

• gives a light golden tint, which is why this product is ideal for those with dark skin;
• tones;
• smoothes out small wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones;
• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• relieves itching, redness, soothes irritated skin;
• improves its condition, makes it more elastic;
• neutralizes swelling;
• provides a beautiful healthy complexion.

The recipe includes:

• medium bunch of parsley weighing 70-100 g;
• 0.5 ml water;
• 1 tbsp. l. small leaf black tea;
• 2 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers.

How to make ice for your face:

1. Wash the roots and leaves of parsley well, chop finely, and place in a saucepan.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the greens - chamomile and tea leaves. Mix. Pour 500 ml of boiling water.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer under the lid for another 15 minutes.
4. Set aside at room temperature, strain. Fill ice trays with the broth. To freeze.

With lemon

Lemon juice reduces redness and irritation, eliminates acne, reduces swelling, creates a barrier layer on the skin, cleanses pores, and removes oily shine.

How to make cosmetic ice with lemon at home:

1. Pour 2 tbsp. l. chopped greens with a glass of boiling water.
2. Cook covered over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Let it brew.
3. Strain the broth using a sieve, add 1 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed lemon juice, mix, pour into molds.

Recipes for making “rejuvenating” cubes

To make ice cubes based on this herb, you can use:

• decoction;
• infusion;
• juice;
• greens with the addition of vegetable oils and juices of other plants.

From parsley decoction

To prepare ice cubes from parsley decoction, you need:

1. Grind 50 g of greens.
2. Boil 0.5 liters of water.
3. Pour boiling water into the chopped green mass.
4. Place the container with the resulting mixture on the fire.
5. After bringing the mixture to a boil, simmer it over low heat for 5 minutes.
6. Strain the cooled broth.
7. Pour into molds and place in the freezer.

From herbal infusion

To make cosmetic ice from the infusion you should:

1. Grind 100 g of greens using a blender or meat grinder.
2. Dilute the resulting raw material with a glass of boiling water.
3. Leave the mixture for half an hour.
4. After cooling, pour into molds and place in the freezer.

Video: Making parsley ice cubes

From parsley juice

In this case, the most concentrated product is obtained.

We recommend reading about the medicinal properties of parsley for a woman’s body.

To prepare it you need:

1. Place large bunches of greens in a juicer and extract juice.
2. You can also make juice by chopping the greens in a blender, then rubbing them through a sieve and squeezing them through several layers of gauze.
3. To reduce the high concentration of active ingredients in parsley juice and at the same time enrich it with missing minerals, you can dilute it with mineral water in equal proportions or in a 1:2 ratio.

With olive oil

Often, sensitive or dry facial skin needs to be softened in parallel with the effects of parsley-based ice. To do this, the rejuvenating effect of herbal ice is combined with the softening qualities of olive oil.

For this:

1. An infusion is prepared from the green mass of the herb, as described above.
2. Enrich it with 1 tsp. olive oil and stir thoroughly.
3. Pour into molds and freeze in the freezer.

Did you know? Parsley is a close relative of carrots, dill, celery, cilantro, caraway, and even toxic hemlock.

Rules for applying masks

It is worth following a few general recommendations.

1. The mask works best on prepared skin. It is recommended to exfoliate before the procedure.
2. Another even more effective preparation method: a steam bath or heat compress to steam the skin.
3. The compositions are held for 15 minutes, rarely 30.
4. It is better to rinse off with warm or slightly cool water to tone your face.
5. When preparing the mask, use boiled water. For ice, you can use a regular flow-through one.
6. The procedure is repeated twice a week for 1 month. Wipe the skin with a decoction or infusion twice a day.

Rub the mask along the massage lines of the face and neck.

Applying parsley cosmetics is very simple, as this procedure does not have any special features.

Products containing the plant should be used immediately after manufacture.

How often can I use it?

It is recommended to practice cryotherapy with herbal ice during the warm period 2 times a day: in the morning and 2 hours before going to bed. In winter, you should either completely abandon this procedure, or carry it out only in the evening to prevent going outside after it. At the same time, you should not overcool the skin so as not to chill the facial nerve and avoid possible inflammation.

5 minutes is enough to complete the procedure in full. During the procedure, you should not hold the ice cube in one place for more than 2 seconds. You should be especially careful when handling ice when moving around the eyes when in contact with the nose or on the nose itself to avoid hypothermia of the maxillary sinuses.

Video: Using parsley ice

Reviews

Good reviews of parsley masks are the most reliable evidence of their effectiveness.

Elena, 40 years old: “I’ve been using ice to wipe my face for a long time, mainly to eliminate signs of lack of sleep. Ice with potato juice works well to remove signs of swelling and lack of sleep under the eyes. I like the rejuvenating effect of parsley. With regular use for 3 months, wrinkles noticeably decreased, the face looked fresher and healthier.”

Lisa, 27 years old: “Ice with chamomile is my favorite remedy for acne and acne scars. Chamomile heals, cleanses and brightens the skin well. I use it all the time. Simple preparation and quick results. The main thing is not to forget to pour fresh broth into the molds more often.”

Polina, 34 years old: “Cosmetic ice for the face is one of the best and inexpensive skin care products after 30. For those who don’t have enough time and money for salons, I advise you to try ice cubes with green tea and tea tree oil. The effect is like after a lifting procedure or rejuvenating massage. The skin is soft, fresh, elastic.”

Contraindications for use

In almost all cases, including those with individual intolerance to parsley, contraindications to the use of products made from it are related to the person’s health status. While the vast majority of people benefit from eating parsley, some are contraindicated in ice treatments.

• This category includes people who:
• there are inflammatory processes in the nasal cavity;
• the vessels are located too close to the skin;
• the facial nerve is prone to cold;
• there is damage to the skin surface;
• there are inflammations on the skin.

Important! If there are excessively dilated blood vessels (rosacea) on the surface of the face, it is prohibited to carry out cooling procedures.

Easy to make and effective to use, parsley-based ice cubes can significantly rejuvenate facial skin at the cellular level, giving it firmness and elasticity. The small efforts required are fully justified by the dramatic changes on the face.