Amazing field chamomile flower hides many secrets. Chamomile essential oil, which has a dark blue color, has been used since ancient times to treat wounds. The flower combines strong antiseptic properties with a unique composition.
Chamomile oil has been used for cosmetic purposes since the 15th century. Today, chamomile oil and decoction for the face are considered effective anti-aging agents. Regular use of chamomile infusions helps to heal and restore facial skin.
What does chamomile do for the face?
A valuable flower contains a variety of active substances, organic acids, vitamins and trace elements.
- Vitamin A (carotene) contained in chamomile flowers will help make the skin supple and silky.
- Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons protect the skin from adverse environmental influences, and the complex of flavonoids - from ultraviolet radiation.
- A set of organic acids, penetrating into the epidermis, cleanses, moisturizes, rejuvenates and whitens. Caprylic acid has antiseptic properties and has a relaxing effect on facial muscles.
- Sexviterpene alcohols gently cleanse, revitalize and brighten skin.
- Azulene takes offinflammation and saves from acne.
- Chamazulene, which contains a large amount of oil and chamomile decoction for the face, has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-allergic properties.
- Choline heals and stimulates metabolism.
- Coumarin restores and improves skin elasticity.
- Polysaccharides form a protective shield and retain moisture in the epidermis.
- Sitosterol stimulates microcirculation and the supply of oxygen molecules to the cells of the epidermis.
How to prepare chamomile decoctions and infusions?
Camomile is heated and brewed for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. But boiling over an open fire is not the best option for obtaining a valuable decoction. Only a water bath allows you to save most of the valuable substances and vitamins. When exposed to hot steam, chamomile matricine produces chamazulene, which quickly breaks down when boiled. How to prepare a real decoction and infusion of chamomile for the face?
To prepare a decoction, dried flowers are poured with warm boiled water and simmered in a water bath for half an hour. The broth is infused for 10 minutes, then filtered and, if necessary, diluted with a certain amount of boiled water. A decoction of chamomile constricts blood vessels on the face, smoothes wrinkles and rejuvenates flabby, aging skin.
Chamomile infusion helps to eliminate irritation, the effects of allergies and cure acne. It can be prepared in many ways. For example, dried plants (1 tablespoon) pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes and strain.
Chamomile infusions are recommended for all ages and skin types. Dry skin, thanks to the decoction, is moisturized, oily and acne-prone, heals with acne. Chamomile for the face will relieve puffiness and bruising under the eyes. Before rubbing infusions and decoctions, you need to check yourself for allergies to chamomile. For this, a compress with infusion is applied to the wrist. If after 60 minutes there is no itching or red spots, then there is no allergy to chamomile and you can use it without hesitation.
Chamomile ice
Not only chamomile prepared in the form of an infusion for the face has a healing effect on any skin. Ice, reviews of which are always positive, is also an excellent care product. It is easy to prepare ice cubes from infusions or decoctions of chamomile by freezing the decoction in special cells. You can wipe your face with ice 2-3 times a day. The results of the procedures will become visible after a few days. Ice with chamomile for the face rejuvenates, moisturizes and tones. It has a beneficial effect on the skin of all types, restores its elasticity and firmness. Ice refreshes normal skin, and softens dry skin.
Chamomile ice making recipes
For normal to dry skin. To make ice, two tablespoons of medicinal dried chamomile and 200 ml of water are enough. After boiling, simmer the mixture over low heat for 2 minutes under the lid. The broth is infused for up to four hours, then filtered and poured into freezer molds.
Ice from infusion is even easier to prepare. Pour two tablespoons of chamomile into a glassboiling water, leave covered for 6 hours, then filter and freeze.
For oily and combination skin. Clear and smooth oily skin in just a week using ice cubes for the face. Chamomile can quickly improve the condition of the face. Its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, soothing properties are effective in treating acne.
Camomile ice for combination and oily skin can be prepared according to the following recipe. Three tablespoons of raw materials pour 200 ml of water, bring to a boil and immediately switch to low heat, then simmer under the lid for 5 minutes. The broth should cool and infuse for at least four hours. Pour the strained infusion into molds and freeze.
Ice with chamomile for the face perfectly replaces tonics and washing with water in the morning, but it is contraindicated for those suffering from rosacea (spider veins). It is recommended to wipe the face with ice not only in the morning, but also during the day. In this case, it is desirable to carry out along the massage lines.
Chamomile oil
Chamomile facial oil is an effective and affordable remedy that allows you to keep your skin in excellent condition. It is well suited for dry and sensitive skin: the oil smoothes out wrinkles, restores a fresh look to the face, and elasticity to the skin. Chamomile oil perfectly eliminates acne, inflammation, peeling, eczema, prickly heat, heals burns and wounds, tightens pores. Cellulite and stretch marks can also be treated with chamomile oil, as it boosts metabolism and improves blood circulation.
Buying oil at the pharmacytake a closer look at its color: fresh oil, containing more useful substances, is dark blue, after 2-3 years of storage it “gets old” and turns into emerald, and then into dark brown. In the form of oil, chamomile for the face can be used directly without dilution, applied to problem areas. It is combined with many essential oils and is suitable for both external and internal use: it soothes, relieves fatigue. It is important to remember that homeopathic remedies should not be used with chamomile.
Chamomile oil can be enriched with care products (tonics, creams, lotions), adding 5 drops before procedures. Skin problems (acne, rashes, stretch marks and others) are perfectly eliminated by applications. You just need to soak a cotton pad with oil and apply to the problem area. The procedure is performed daily.
Chamomile secrets for daily care
- For the skin around the eyes (daily). For one procedure, two sachets of chamomile are enough. Pour boiling water over the bags in a glass, keep covered until the water cools down. Dip cotton pads into the infusion and keep on eyelids for 15 minutes. After you can wash your face and use the gel for the skin around the eyes.
- Lotion for combination skin (daily). Mix a spoonful of chamomile, dry plantain, calendula and pine needle powder. Pour raw materials with vodka (half a liter) or diluted alcohol, leave for a week in the refrigerator, strain. Store in a dark glass container, but not longer than a week.
- Mint Chamomile Tonic (daily, morning and evening). Two tablespoons of mint and chamomile pour 4cups of water, boil for 10 minutes over low heat. Strain the cooled broth and keep in the refrigerator, but not more than half a month.
- Gel. Pour a little potato starch into a decoction with chamomile, mint and plantain and cook until a thick mass is formed. Apply warm gel with a cotton swab and keep on the face for up to 40 minutes, then rinse with water. Owners of dry skin will be helped out by a recipe for a gel for washing with grains of wheat. Pour a glass of grains into water (2 liters) and cook until softened. Strain and leave the broth under the lid for two hours, then you can use it.
- Mask for all skin types (1-2 times a week). Two tablespoons of chamomile, four tablespoons of milk, cucumber and avocado (half each), chop, mix. The mask is applied to the face and décolleté area, aged for a quarter of an hour, then washed off.
Camomile cream
Chamomile is recommended for use in the manufacture of a variety of cosmetics, and especially creams, the recipes of which are numerous. To prepare the anti-aging cream "Chamomile for the face" you need to mix 30 gr. beeswax, 5 drops of cypress and bergamot oil, a couple of grams of borax, 50 ml of purified water and 25 gr. chamomile oil. The composition should be darkened in a water bath, beat until a thick mass is formed, put in the refrigerator for 20 minutes and put into jars. This cream is stored only in the refrigerator.
Very simple recipe for chamomile cream for acne and blackheads. At home, you can quickly prepare an effective face cream. Chamomile will help make the skin clear and radiant. ATpour half a glass of boiling water three tablespoons of dried flowers, cook for 10 minutes and insist for an hour, wrapped in a towel. Melt a package of butter in a water bath. Pour chamomile decoction into liquid oil. The resulting solution is boiled for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Squeeze the juice from one lemon, add to the mass and mix thoroughly. The finished cream should be stored in a glass container in the refrigerator, apply as needed. By mixing chamomile oil with lavender, jojoba or thyme oil, you can create a face cream suitable for dry and combination skin.
Acne treatment: effectiveness of chamomile
Healing chamomile is rich in vitamins, acids and trace elements. It copes with inflammation, microbes, viruses and normalizes the condition of the epidermis. It is one of the most effective remedies.
- Virtually no side effects, unlike other drugs.
- Homemade chamomile products contain only natural ingredients and do not contain allergens such as dyes or preservatives.
- The ingredients are available to everyone, are sold in any pharmacy and are inexpensive.
But it should be remembered that with the help of one chamomile it is difficult to rid the skin of acne, an integrated approach is needed. In case of deep rashes, you should consult a dermatologist.
Get rid of acne forever
Chamomile for the skin of the face and body is very useful, but only for those who do not give up. Recommendations for cosmetic care must be followed regularly and systematically. Recipes withchamomile varied. Here are the most popular.
- Lotion (morning and evening). Chamomile for the face (for acne) as part of the lotion gives a wonderful tonic, cleansing and soothing effect. We brew two bags of chamomile with a glass of boiling water, insist and add a spoonful of vodka. We store the product in the refrigerator, but not longer than two days.
- Infusion (5 times a day). We brew two tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers and a spoonful of celandine with a liter of boiling water, leave for 10 hours. Acne disappears after a few days with regular use of the product. After obtaining the desired result, the treatment should not be abandoned and further use of the remedy for prophylactic purposes.
- Compress (2 times a week). Soak sterile cotton wool or soft gauze with warm decoction and apply to problem areas of the skin for 30 minutes. The compress relieves tension, fatigue, eliminates black spots, acne.
- Mask (once a week). Brew two tablespoons of chamomile in a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, filter. Then add beaten egg white and a teaspoon of lemon juice, mix. Apply the finished mixture on the face, leave for 20 minutes, rinse with cool water.
Chamomile is good for pimples when combined with sage, disinfectant green tea can be used in the recipe. Tea tree oil also has antimicrobial properties, a few drops of which can be added to any tonics and lotions.
Chamomile steam baths
A great assistant in deep cleansing - steam. Hewill open pores, eliminate peeling, prepare the skin for peeling, but is not suitable for everyone. For dry skin, steam baths should be used with caution. With vessels close to the surface of the skin, acne with pus and skin infections, they are not recommended. In a water bath for problem skin with chamomile, you can add a few drops of natural antiseptics: celandine or tea tree.
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Pour boiling water over the flowers, wait until the infusion cools down a bit, and hold your face over warm steam for 10-15 minutes, covered with a towel. In addition to chamomile, it is useful to brew a string, burdock, calendula. With a tendency to acne and blackheads, baths with essential oils that relieve inflammation (pine, bergamot, eucalyptus, cedar) are suitable. Add 6 drops of oil per liter. |
With dry skin, you can brew not only chamomile, but also, if possible, mint, orange peel, rose petals. You can’t keep your face over the steam for more than 10 minutes. After such procedures, you can use a natural lotion and cream. |
Contraindications
Chamomile for the face, reviews of which convince of the effectiveness of this magnificent natural remedy, has a number of contraindications. It is not recommended for long-term use (tea, decoctions, steam baths), as if taken in excess, it can affect the functioning of the nervous system and cause stress. Excessive usechamomile will make a person irritable, angry, cause headache, dizziness. Chamomile cannot be used to treat conjunctivitis. Taking chamomile inside is not recommended for pregnant women, patients with gastritis, with gastric weakness and individual intolerance. When using chamomile, it is important to follow the recommendations of experts and apply it strictly for its intended purpose.
