Medicinal herbs are actively used for the prevention of acne and their treatment. They are used both externally and internally. You can wash yourself with infusions and broths or make lotions and tonics from them, prepare masks and compresses. What herbs from acne help and how to apply them, we will understand further.
Advantages and disadvantages
Our grandmothers also successfully used herbs for the treatment of skin diseases. But they had no choice, unlike us.
Herbs contain beneficial components of natural origin and completely lack chemical additives. And this is a big plus, since the likelihood of side effects is minimized. In addition, the tool is prepared independently, manually. And you yourself decide what to put in it and how to cook. It can also be noted that all acne herbs are available. They can be grown on a personal plot or on a window. And you can buy everything at the pharmacy. The price for them is low.
By cons include the fact that treating acne with herbs can take a lot of time. They do not act immediately, but gradually. The result can be seen after a couple of weeks, this is at best. Therefore, taking up this business, it is necessary to be patient.
Contraindications
Before you begin to deal with acne, it is advisable to consult a specialist and find out which herbs help with acne and how they act. After all, medicinal plants are not as harmless as they seem. They contain substances similar in composition to medicines. And if you have an allergic reaction to any medicine, the grass can also cause allergies.
Another contraindication is individual intolerance. To identify it, apply a small amount of the finished product to the bend of the elbow from the inside. If there are no rashes or redness, then you can use it.
Calendula
It is very effective in the fight against acne, due to the presence of a large number of biologically active substances in the composition: flavonoids, carotenoids, sterols, triterpenoids, calendain. By acting on the skin in a complex, they restore the upper layer of the dermis, accelerating the regeneration process, and also saturate it with vitamins.
Calendula is an excellent antiseptic. It helps relieve inflammation and irritation in a short time. The plant has a pronounced antioxidant effect and perfectly fights the first signs of aging. It moisturizes the skin, keeping a sufficient amount of moisture inside. It also protects the epidermis from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Calendula extract is often added to any type of skin care cosmetic product. Alcohol tincture can treat problem areas, in particular, acne with purulent contents. But it is better to do this pointwise, since alcohol dries healthy skin. An ointment with calendula, which can be found in a pharmacy at a very budget price, will save you from excessive dryness.
Chamomile
This plant is used even for infants, so the chamomile has a beneficial effect on the skin. It calms, disinfects, accelerates wound healing and helps to reduce scars and scars, stimulates metabolic processes in the upper layers of the skin, normalizes the sebaceous glands.
Chamomile is useful both for dry skin, prone to irritation, and for oily, the main problem of which is acne and acne. Trace elements, amino acids, essential oils and vitamins in the composition of the plant perfectly cope with all problems on the skin. Ready-made cosmetics with extract or extract from chamomile are also very useful and effective.
Sage
Most often, this herb is used to treat throat with sore throat or inhalation for colds. Sage has a very powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antibacterial effect. Therefore, it is used with great success for the treatment of acne. He is not only able to cope with an existing problem, but is also an effective preventive measure. This is due to its effect on the sebaceous glands, the work of which he normalizes. Sage reduces oily skin, cleanses it and tightens pores. With regular use, the appearance improves markedly. The skin becomes smooth, smooth, healthy.
Celandine
An effective plant, but it must be used very carefully. In large quantities, it becomes toxic to the body due to the content of alkaloids in it. The high content of vitamins, organic acids, trace elements, bioflavonoids helps maintain healthy and beautiful skin.
Celandine eliminates such unpleasant symptoms as irritation, peeling, dryness. It not only disinfects and soothes, but also increases the resistance of the epidermis to external adverse factors.
Especially strong is celandine juice, which appears on a section of the stem. It leaves marks on the skin resembling iodine. Juice dries acne and contributes to their faster disappearance.
Nettle
This burning weed contains a large number of vitamins: A, B, C, E, K, as well as tannins, volatile, trace elements. It copes with inflammation, so nettle is the best option for pustular rashes. It also has an exfoliating effect and promotes the renewal of the upper layer of the epidermis.
In addition, nettle rejuvenates, smoothes wrinkles, evens out the relief and skin color. From this herb, you can prepare lotions, tonics, masks. It is used both externally and taken orally to cleanse the body.
The most effective grass collected in May-June, before flowering. It can be prepared for future use. Dried nettle does not lose its healing properties; all useful substances are completely preserved in it.
Aloe
The beneficial properties of this plant can be listed endlessly. In short, aloe has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect, soothes sore skin, accelerates the healing of damaged tissues. Also, this houseplant has a detox effect: it penetrates deep into the dermis and removes toxins and toxins. Protects from ultraviolet radiation, neutralizing its effect. This acne herb, according to reviews, is very useful for any skin.
Aloe uses juice, which is obtained from the leaves. Based on it, infusions, lotions and masks are prepared. You can use juice in its pure form.
If there is no desire to mess with the preparation of various kinds of potions, you can wipe the skin with leaves 2 times a day, cutting them in half. For deep subcutaneous formations, you can make applications: take part of the sheet with pulp and cut a small piece so that it can cover the entire pimple. Fix it with a band-aid for a long time, ideally at night. Improvements will be noticeable after 2-3 procedures. Repeat until the inflammation completely disappears.
It is believed that for medicinal purposes, a plant whose age is at least 3 years old is suitable. And to make the effect more pronounced, it is necessary to place the cut leaves in the refrigerator and keep them there for at least 3-4 days at a temperature of 4-6 ° C. This will increase the activity of biological substances contained in aloe.
Aloe mask for oily skin: mix a tablespoon of juice with one protein, whipped in a strong foam, and add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture on cleansed skin and soak for 15-20 minutes. Then wash with cool water and apply a moisturizer. Apply 1-2 times a week. The mask mattifies and reduces oily skin, and also helps to whiten age spots and acne, lightens freckles.
Infusion
This is the simplest thing that can be prepared from herbs to fight acne. Take 1 tablespoon of raw materials and pour a glass of boiling water. Insist for at least 20 minutes. After this, the infusion is filtered and can be used.
To prepare the infusion, both fresh grass and dry are suitable. And if you can’t decide which herbs are better for acne, make a mixture of several components.
Tincture
She is often confused with infusion. Tincture is prepared on alcohol (or vodka). Pour a tablespoon of raw materials with alcohol and hold for 10 days, then strain. Such a tool is quite aggressive and dries the skin strongly, so it is better to use it pointwise or dilute it with water before use.
Decoction
A more time-consuming preparation tool, but this method allows you to "draw out" more useful substances from the plant.
- Place a tablespoon of grass in a small container, preferably with high walls, and pour hot water (1 cup).
- Put this container in a pot with a volume of one and a half and fill it with hot water, which should reach half the container with grass.
- Place this entire structure on a stove and wait until it boils, then reduce the heat to a minimum. Boil for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool.
A decoction of herbs for acne is ready. You can use it.
Face wash
Cleansing is well included in daily face care. You can use either one or a collection of herbs. An infusion or broth is suitable, but it will always be necessary to prepare a preparation fresh. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days.
If it is not possible to arrange a full wash, freeze the infusion or broth and wipe the face with ice cubes at the end of the cleansing procedures.
Compresses
Prepare the infusion and wait until it cools down to a temperature comfortable for the skin. Strain through gauze or bandage. Do not discard this slurry, but attach to the problem area for 15 minutes. Wipe the face with the remaining liquid using a cotton pad or swab after removing the compress.
Masks
For the preparation of masks suitable and fresh herbs, and dry. Of course, to get the maximum effect, it is better to use the freshly harvested grass. You can take any one or more. If you believe the reviews, then collecting herbs from acne is much more effective. Grind greens (it’s good if there is a blender) in a pulp and put on the skin for 20 minutes. To enrich, add 1-2 drops of essential oils (coniferous plants, citrus fruits, tea tree, rosemary), honey, lemon or aloe juice, clay. A mask of fresh herbs is unique in that all useful substances are preserved in it unchanged.
If you decide to use dry grass, then it is preliminarily ground into powder and poured with a small amount of hot water to a mushy state, so that the grass is infused, and applied to the skin. Additional ingredients are added as needed.
Scrub
Skin peeling is always on the list of regular facial treatments. However, with acne, one must act with extreme caution so as not to aggravate the situation. Scrubbing in this case should be as gentle as possible, and abrasive particles not hard. A great option is a scrub of dried herbs. He will not only exfoliate dead cells, but also have a therapeutic effect.
Would need:
- a tablespoon of herbs or a mixture of herbs (chamomile, calendula, sage);
- a teaspoon of ground oatmeal;
- some aloe juice;
- 3 drops of tea tree essential oil.
Mix cereals and grass and pour warm water to a pulp state. Insist 5-10 minutes. Add essential oil and aloe juice. Stir and apply on skin. Gently massage for 3-5 minutes and rinse.
How to get rid of post-acne
Victory in the battle against acne can be overshadowed by the presence of acne spots. Chamomile and parsley, which have whitening properties, will help get rid of them. They make a decoction or infusion and wipe their face. It can also be frozen and washed with ice cubes.
Why there is no result
If the fight against acne brings a temporary result or it does not exist at all, you should look for the cause inside the body. This can be a disease, most often associated with a hormonal imbalance or malnutrition. Then you should be examined by a doctor.
With poor nutrition, you need to establish your diet. And the consequences of eating junk food neutralize decoctions of herbs (chamomile, nettle). The use of grass inside of acne will cleanse the body, which will necessarily affect the condition of the skin.