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Anti-wrinkle medicinal plant preparations
List of preparations with medicinal plants to remove wrinkles
- Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) The leaves crushed and applied to the skin are a good way to prevent wrinkles.
- Almond (Prunus amygdalus) Almond and almond oil enters in the composition of many beauty preparations, to moisturize the skin and prevent wrinkles as well as in cases of dermatitis or skin burns. (Make massages using this oil) (Do not apply on oily skin)
- Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) The infusion of poppy petals is useful to avoid the appearance of wrinkles on the face. Just carry out a fully loaded infusion in which you dip a cloth to be applied to your face for a few minutes before bedtime.
- Cacao (Theobroma cacao), Cocoa is used to regenerate dry skin wrinkled by age and abuse. (Mix 100 g of cocoa powder with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add cream while stirring until it will form a thick cream and apply as a mask for half an hour on the face. Clean it with cold water.
- Grape (Vitis vinifera) grapes used externally are a very interesting cosmetic remedy for the protection and beautification of the skin. They are one of the best skin moisturizers, so that the hydrate and recover from the effects of dryness. The pulp of this fruit spread on your face as a mask for 20 or 30 minutes is a good way to prevent or remove wrinkles.
- Lemon (Citrus limonum) Lemon, being very rich in vitamin E, is a good antioxidant. You can do an herbal remedy with lemon and parsley to remove wrinkles. (Leave a slice of lemon and a sprig of parsley in a glass of water overnight. The next morning wet your face with this liquid and let it dry naturally)
(Another interesting preparation is to mix a few drops of lemon with a tablespoon of warm honey and a yogurt. Mix well and apply a cream on your face for ¾ hour. Then, wash your face with cold water) - Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium) The essential oil of honeysuckle, applied to the skin, will help improve its appearance. It especially helps to reduce wrinkles and prevent their occurrence. (Honeysuckle oil can be bought in herbalists’)
Tip to remove wrinkles: Make a mask simply with honey warmed in bain-marie bath, and fruit juices to hydrate the skin and remove wrinkles (Apply for half an hour on your face, clean and wash it with cold water).
Diet for wrinkles
The adoption of proper diet, rich in natural plant foods, along with healthier habits in life, in which that are removed are the most common toxics are removed, will make you show a wrinkle free face or a smoother body
Other treatments for wrinkles
Together with a new diet and proper natural remedies, we should mention some techniques that can help eliminate wrinkles or prevent its occurrence:
- Facial massage: Made with the fingertips. (From the center of the forehead to the temples. (To treat wrinkles on the forehead) from the sides of the eyes to the temples (to treat crow’s feet) from the ends of the nose to the ears (for wrinkles of the mouth)
- Inverted postures: Aided with wall, stand on your head a couple of minutes a day. This increases circulation to the face, providing adequate nutrients to the skin.
- Relaxation and laughter therapy: The use of certain relaxation techniques helps maintain your body look younger. It has also been proved that laughter, exercised with a certain frequency, conveys facial muscle exercise, so it helps to keep your face smoother.
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