The Use Of Plants In Cosmetics: Eye, Hair, Lip Care

2024 Author: Sebastian Paterson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:47

WEATHER AND COSMETICS

We continue the conversation started in the April issue of the magazine. Our readers got acquainted with the recommendations on how to care for the skin of the face. Now let's dwell on other, no less important feminine virtues.

The eyes are called the mirror of the soul

According to them, they say, one can also find out the general state of human health. But the eyes are also the most exposed part of a woman's face. And so far there is no such cosmetics that could cover the redness caused by lack of sleep, irritation from wind, dust or poor lighting.

Therefore, we often do baths and compresses for the eyes. The bath system is uncomplicated. Boric acid is used for this purpose. We lean a glass of its solution against our eyes and, tilting our head back, take a "bath", blinking and moving the eyeball.

However, it is believed that no eye bath can replace your own tears! The best way to clear your eyes is to simply cry … of course, not for hours, which will only cause swelling and redness in your eyes.

Compresses for the eyes are different. They are based on decoctions of herbs (chamomile, medicinal firefly), freshly brewed tea or boric acid solution. We carefully soak a cotton swab with the broth and apply it on the eyes for 10-15 minutes, stretching out comfortably in a darkened room.

Redness of the eyes does not always indicate conjunctivitis, most often it is caused by fatigue. You can get rid of it with the help of a compress made from strong tea or salt water at room temperature (half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water). Before applying the compress, the skin on the eyelids and under the eyes can be lubricated with a thin layer of oily cream. With inflammation and fatigue of the eyes, an effective remedy is a lotion of fresh cucumber juice. You can also apply whole cucumber slices to your eyes.

Puffiness under the eyes can be eliminated with lotions from a mixture of celery juice and grated raw potatoes, which we apply in bags to the eyes.

Compresses from sage decoction will help get rid of bags under the eyes. Brew a teaspoon of sage per 100 g of boiling water and keep covered for about ten minutes. Cool one part in the refrigerator, and heat the other slightly. Moisten a cotton swab with hot infusion, close your eyes and put tampons on them. After 10 minutes, make a cold compress. (Another tip: do not go over the troubles of the past day in your memory at this moment). Such a simple procedure is good before bed.

With puffiness of the eyelids, chamomile lotion helps well.

For puffiness under the eyes - raw potatoes with the addition of wheat flour and milk or a decoction of parsley. Eyes, if liquid seeps inside, should be cleaned with 2% boric acid.

You can reduce bags under the eyes by placing slices of raw potatoes, always chilled, in this place. Another way: pour boiling water over two disposable tea bags, put them in the freezer for a while, and then over your eyes for 10 minutes.

If dark circles appear around the eyes, wrap a dessert spoon of cottage cheese in two thin cotton handkerchiefs and place them as a compress over the eyes for 10 minutes.

Lips are the dignity of the face

And they are also susceptible to atmospheric influences: wind, sunlight. If your lips are dry, lubricate them with a mixture of equal parts goose fat and vegetable oil.

Lips that are cracked in the wind can be lubricated with vegetable oil, then, pressing the lips tightly together, rub them against each other. After this "massage" lubricate for a while with honey and apply some fat cream. Lips will feel silky soft when rubbed lightly with cucumber juice.

To strengthen the gums, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with salt water once a week (a teaspoon of salt per glass of water).

The charm of a woman is hidden in her hair

This is what a French proverb says. Therefore, in spring or early summer, it is a good idea to change your hairstyle and trim the ends of your hair to strengthen it. Part with hats on the first warm days. Fresh air and careful care will restore "tired" hair to health.

Proper shampooing is essential. If you have dry and damaged hair, lubricate it with castor oil before each wash. At least for some time, wash your hair with yolk for dry hair and an entire egg for oily hair. It is also useful to rinse oily hair after washing first with warm water with the addition of vinegar or lemon juice (1 tablespoon of vinegar per 3 liters of water), and then, again, with warm water with the addition of chamomile (for blondes) or oak bark (for brunettes).

And here are the nutritional formulations that French cosmetologists recommend for strengthening hair:

· Heat 5 tablespoons of olive oil and squeeze the juice of half a lemon. 3-4 times a month rub this boldness into the scalp at night, and in the morning wash your hair as usual.

Hair will grow faster if you lubricate your hair with a mixture of equal parts carrots and lemon an hour before washing.

Dry, brittle, depleted hair requires particularly careful and regular care, as well as special therapeutic masks. A very good effect is given by a yolk mask: grind the egg yolk, adding a tablespoon of castor oil, an ampoule of vitamin A and a little bit of alcohol, stir. Rub the mixture into the hair roots with a cotton swab, cover the head with a heated damp kerchief, plastic wrap, and wrap it with a terry towel on top. After an hour, wash your hair with warm water and shampoo.

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· The yolk, whipped into a foam with a small amount of vegetable oil, washes the hair well, makes it soft and shiny.

A glass of rum added to the final rinse water after washing gives your hair a shine and golden hue.

· If you want to add shine to your hair, rub one cup of mayonnaise into the roots of your hair. After 20 minutes, wash off the mayonnaise with shampoo and water as usual. The result will exceed all your expectations.

· Hair will shine beautifully if, after washing, rinse it with the juice of half a lemon diluted in a glass of water. Then the hair is rinsed with clean water.

· A mask of lemon and eggs is very useful for hair. Two yolks are mixed with the juice of half a lemon and a few drops of rum are added. Twice a week, lubricate wet hair, massage the skin and rinse with water. Then the hair is washed with a little baby shampoo.

Hair strengthening agent. Prepare a liter of a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water. Put in it 100 g of nettle (50 g each of dry roots and leaves) and cook for 30 minutes. With the strained broth every evening, massaging, moisten the scalp for a week.

Tinctures that strengthen hair roots:

1. Two tablespoons of chopped burdock pour 6 tablespoons of alcohol. Close the container with the tincture tightly with a lid or stopper. You can start using it, that is, a daily one-time rubbing of the scalp after 7 days. Nettle tincture has similar strengthening properties. The term of its preparation is 14 days. We rub nettle tincture into the skin systematically for a longer time.

2. You should take 20 g of burdock root, 10 g of hop cones, 40 g of soapwort root, 30 g of hyssop, 20 g of nettle root. Pour the medicinal fee with a glass of water at room temperature, gradually bring to a boil. Remove from heat after 15 minutes, strain. Pour the remaining thick water over again and prepare the broth again. With the first decoction I wash my head, massage the scalp with my fingers for a few minutes, after which we rinse the hair with the second decoction. The procedure should be done once a week.

For oily hair, it is recommended to rinse with the infusion of the following herbs: 50 g of burdock root, 10 g of horsetail, 10 g of chamomile, 50 g of soapstone root, 20 g of nettle. Pour the collection with a glass of water and bring to a boil over low heat. Remove from heat and leave for a quarter of an hour to infuse the broth, after which we use it, having previously filtered it, to rinse the hair.

If oily hair is a problem for you, try using dry mustard instead of shampoo. But often this cannot be done so as not to dry out the hair.

Infusion for blondes. 1 tablespoon chamomile, 2 tablespoons rosemary, 1 tablespoon calamus root, 1/2 tablespoon sage, 1/2 tablespoon hop cones. Pour the collection with 200 g of alcohol (60 percent) and leave for two weeks. Filtering. We rub the infusion into the skin at night 2-3 times a week.

Anti-dandruff remedies:

· 10 g of nettle rhizomes pour 1/2 liter of vodka. After two weeks, filter and add 50 g of salicylic alcohol (cosmetic). Rub the scalp 3-4 times a week.

· Pour a tablespoon of tansy with 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 2 hours. Wash your hair with a strained broth without shampoo for a month.

· Lemon water. Boil the peel of 4 lemons for 15 minutes in a liter of water. Rinse your hair with this broth once a week.

A remedy for severe hair loss. Stir a tablespoon of vodka and yolk together and rub into the scalp. After 40 minutes, rinse with hot water.

How to prevent premature graying of hair

The process of graying hair can be somewhat suspended by rinsing blonde hair with infusion of chamomile, sage and thyme. Three tablespoons full take two liters of water. It is recommended to rinse dark hair with infusion of hop cones, calamus root, oak bark and walnut leaves. The proportion is the same: three tablespoons of the collection for two liters of water. The broth is heated to a boil, filtered and rinsed with previously washed hair.

A gorgeous chestnut shade can give hair a tincture of walnuts. Take 50 g of water, 75 g of olive oil, 25 g of alum and 15 g of crushed nut kernels. Hold the mixture over a light heat, cool and lubricate the hair with it.

If gray hair appears in your hair, start using a decoction of onion peels. Boil it until it is dark brown. Moisten hair regularly.