Parsley for age spots: recipes for masks and lotions, how to use

Parsley has been used since ancient times as a natural cosmetic remedy to get rid of age spots. The use of a plant to lighten defective skin areas has a lot of advantages, it combines economy and efficiency, simplicity and affordability. Such an ingredient is present today on almost every Russian household plot, and there are quite a few parsley-based recipes for skin lightening.

Effect of parsley on skin pigmentation

The effectiveness of the plant against age spots is due to the unique composition of the plant. When using products based on it, a complex effect occurs, the skin is enriched with macro- and microelements, phytoncides.

The use of masks and decoctions with parsley leads to the following effects:

carotene - protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation, preventing the formation of new age spots;
phosphorus, potassium - contribute to the whitening effect;
iron, magnesium - improves skin color;
pectin, thiamine - prevent inflammation;
flavonoids - increase collagen production, which contributes to skin rejuvenation;
pectin - helps skin regeneration, promotes the healing of scars, defects after acne.

After using masks and decoctions with this plant, the skin becomes fresh and even in color. The peculiarity of using parsley is that, due to its ability to normalize the production of subcutaneous fat, the plant can be used in masks for any skin type.

Parsley face mask recipes

Fresh greens can be added to ready-made masks to enhance the effect of their application. You can prepare the funds yourself according to the following recipes:

from fresh herbs - the juice from the leaves of the plant is diluted with water in equal proportions, a compress is soaked with liquid and applied to the face;
with dandelion - crushed parsley and dandelion leaves are mixed in equal proportions, completely filled with mineral water, set for 12 hours.

Recipes by skin type:

for oily - 1 tbsp. l. green juice mixed with 2 tbsp. l. any dairy product;
for dry - 1 tbsp. l. combine plant juice with 1 tbsp. l. high-fat sour cream;
for dry and fading - 1 tbsp. l. chopped greens stir with 1 yolk, add 1 tsp. warm olive oil.

The main advantage of such masks is naturalness and safety for the skin.

Affordable and effective remedy for skin rejuvenation and removal of pigmented areas can always be made independently, while the costs are minimal.

Lotions and decoctions with parsley for pigmentation

The simplest remedy is regular ice cubes with parsley. To do this, fresh herbs are crushed, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1, and after completely freezing in special containers, they can be used to wipe the face and eye area.

Parsley can be used like this:

decoction of leaves - 1 tbsp. l. fresh leaves and or dry grass of the upper part of the plant pour 200 ml of boiling water, boil;
remedy from the root - 1 tbsp. l. crushed root is poured into a glass of boiling water, brought to a boil and used after cooling, the leaves are used as a mask, the liquid as a cleanser;
for sensitive skin - sage and parsley leaves are mixed in equal proportions, brewed with 200 ml of boiling water, insisted for 2 hours.

The herbal mixture from these recipes is used as masks, and the filtered liquid is used as a lotion for washing and rubbing.

Terms of Use

Most recipes use fresh parsley leaves. For the preparation of decoctions and masks, varieties are used not of curly, but of ordinary garden culture. Before use, the bushes are washed under running warm water and wait for the moisture to dry. Dry leaves are used mainly for making decoctions, in which case there should be no signs of rot in the mixture.

The root of the plant has a whitening effect, which is thoroughly washed, crushed and dried before use.

Cosmetic products with parsley are produced in a small volume and consumed within a short period of time. The shelf life is 2 to 3 days, ice cubes are stored for a week.

For better penetration of nutrients into the cells when using products with such components, it is recommended to pre-steam the face with a steam bath. Wash off the masks with plain running water.

The possibility of using is determined depending on the type of product:

mask 1 to 2 times a week;
ice daily in the morning;
compresses on the eye area every 2 days;
washing products 2 times a day, morning and evening.

To obtain a whitening effect, parsley products should be used for at least 1 month, after which a break for the same period is necessary. During this period, cosmetics are used in accordance with skin type.

How to improve the whitening effect?

Dill is used to enhance the whitening effect. For this, a decoction is prepared from the greenery of plants mixed in equal proportions.

The resulting product is used to wipe areas with problem skin in the morning and evening.

The greatest effect of getting rid of pigmentation can be obtained when using lemon.

For this, a lotion is used according to the following recipe:

bunch of parsley;
glass of lemon juice;
alcohol 250 ml.

The tincture is removed for 14 days in a dark cool place, after which it is used as a regular lotion.

Contraindications

Practically the only contraindication for the use of parsley is the presence of individual intolerance to the plant.To check for grass allergy, the wrist area is lubricated and skin reactions are checked after 1 hour. The absence of redness, itching, rashes means that the plant can be used.