Viburnum refers to medicinal plants that are recognized by professional medicine. It contains substances that are beneficial for the body. These are vitamins (A, E), ascorbic acid, iron, tannins, pectins, carotene and organic acids.
This berry is also quite actively used in traditional medicine. It should be noted how effective
face masks are from viburnum. Due to its valuable properties, it is quite successfully used as a restorative, tonic and anti-aging agent. Among the people, viburnum has always been considered a symbol of girlish purity, beauty and love. Bouquets from her always stood on wedding tables.
So, face masks from viburnum are used for all skin types, however, with the addition of special components.
For example, if a woman has a dry skin type, then crushed berries must be mixed in equal parts with cottage cheese, milk and sour cream (or cream). With aging skin, you can add another spoonful of honey to the resulting mass. Apply the mask with a generous layer for a while, and then wash with warm water.
Face masks from viburnum for oily skin should contain 2 tbsp. tablespoons of eucalyptus broth with the addition of a small amount of flour (wheat) to thicken the mass. After 10 minutes, the mask is washed off with cool water. To get a decoction of eucalyptus, you need to take a spoonful of dry leaves of the plant, pour a glass of boiling water and leave to insist in a sealed container for 2-3 hours.
A face mask with viburnum is also suitable for combination skin. In this case, glycerin, honey and vegetable oil in equal proportions should be used as additional ingredients. A little oatmeal is added to thicken the mass . The mask is washed off with hot water, and then the face and neck are rinsed with cold water.
In winter, frozen viburnum can be used quite successfully, it can be easily scalded with boiling water.
Face masks from viburnum very well nourish normal or dry skin. To do this, add the yolk and a small spoonful of softened butter to the crushed berries. Walnuts crushed in a coffee grinder are used as a thickener. Apply generously for 15 minutes and rinse with room water.
A very common mask of viburnum for acne in adolescents. It is quite simple to prepare and use. To do this, squeezed juice from the berries, which wipes the face every day.
The mask of viburnum is not only able to improve
complexion, but also quite successfully relieves skin fatigue after a hard day. To do this, mix in equal proportions berries, sour cream and olive oil. If the skin is oily, then starch and a little lemon juice must be added to this mixture.
Thus, summing up the above, it can be noted that viburnum is simply an indispensable tool in cosmetology, especially in winter. The only rule that must be observed in all of these recipes is to keep the mask on your face for a quarter of an hour. It is washed off with warm water if the skin is dry, and cold - with oily skin.