Everyone knows that parsley is widely used in cooking, as an indispensable spice for almost all first and second courses and salads. But not everyone knows that this truly magical plant has also proven itself excellent in cosmetology.
The most important thing is that to use parsley at home you don’t need to make a lot of effort, and you can simply use chopped greens, roots, stems, or you can make decoctions or squeeze the juice.
Homemade parsley cosmetics
The whitening properties of this herb are due to its rich composition. Substances contained in the juice of the stem and leaves enrich the upper layers of the skin with vitamins and microelements.
Beneficial features
Parsley contains substances that protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Thanks to this, the appearance of pigmentation on the face is blocked.
Composition and properties of useful components:
potassium – responsible for moisturizing the skin;- acids: nicotinic (improves blood circulation in cells, due to which the complexion is freshened), ascorbic (fights premature aging), folic (promotes the elasticity of the skin);
- retinol (vitamin A) improves skin structure, makes it smoother, eliminates dryness and flaking;
- riboflavin promotes skin cell renewal;
- iron improves metabolic processes, blood circulation, gives the face a fresh glow;
- calcium cleanses the skin and prevents excessive pigmentation.
- flavonoids promote the production of collagen, a protein that maintains skin elasticity and youthfulness;
- Vitamin C prevents the appearance of fine wrinkles.
Parsley is necessary for people with increased pigmentation, aging skin, and those who are forced to stay in direct sunlight for a long time.
Result
With regular use of masks or lotions containing parsley, the face becomes cleaner, age spots lighten, and the formation of new ones is blocked. Vitamin C, contained in the juice of the plant, helps rejuvenate aging skin, vitamin A - cleanses it and evens out the relief, renewing the upper layers of the epidermis.
Parsley cosmetics help protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation, preventing photoaging.
Effective in the fight against age spots
When you add this plant to your regular care, pigment spots on the face or other parts of the body will gradually lighten and in their place there will be only smooth, beautiful skin with perfect color and smoothness. In some cases, the whitening effect is achieved literally in 1-2 applications , since everything is completely individual, and each person’s skin type is different, but you should not completely abandon products with parsley after achieving the desired effect.
Thanks to its rich composition, greens will help your skin actively resist the negative effects of ultraviolet rays, which is why new age spots will no longer bother you, and your face will delight you with its even and uniform color every time you look in the mirror.
Fresh herb masks (whitening)
Recipes use the stem, leaves and root of the plant.
In order not only to whiten the face, but to give it a well-groomed appearance, other ingredients are added to the product.
Parsley juice
This is a simple mask, consisting of only one component. It won't take much time to prepare it.
How to do:
Wash a small bunch of parsley with roots thoroughly.- Grind the greens in a food processor until smooth.
- If the mass is too liquid, add 1 tsp. starch.
- Apply the mixture to a previously cleansed face and leave for 25–30 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water.
The product copes well with pigmentation and tones the skin.
Parsley and dandelion
The only drawback of the recipe is seasonality. How to do:
- Take equal amounts of parsley and dandelion leaves.
- Grind the greens in a blender bowl until smooth.
- Add 1 tbsp to green puree. l. mineral water.
- Let the product sit for 24 hours.
The infusion is used in the morning and evening after washing as a tonic or lotion.
Terms of use
The fresh green mass of the plant is used for cosmetic purposes. Before use, the herb is thoroughly washed in cold water and doused with boiling water. Grind and use alone or as a component of a face mask.
Dried herbs or seeds are ideal for making infusions. It is important that raw materials are stored in a dry place. If a suspicious odor appears, the dried herbs should be thrown away. The rhizome is used fresh and dried.
All masks, infusions and decoctions are applied to clean skin. Makeup and other contaminants should be washed off. There is no need to bleach intimate areas with parsley decoctions.
Whitening lotion
This product is applied to the facial skin in a liquid state. It is no less effective than decoctions.
Preparation:
Chop a sprig of parsley and mix with 2 tbsp. l. elder flowers.- Add half a glass of milk and water to the herbal mixture.
- Place the mixture on the stove, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the container from the heat and leave for 3 hours.
The cooled liquid is filtered and used to wipe the face after hygiene procedures twice a day.
Application
At home, you can make masks and lotions from parsley. As an option, simply wipe your face with the freshly squeezed juice of this plant.
In addition, it is useful to drink healing juice if there are no contraindications to it. These include high acidity, chronic gastrointestinal diseases and pregnancy.
How to make juice
Did you know that the whole parsley is used to make parsley juice, not just the green sprigs? A fresh plant is, of course, healthier. But you can also take quick-frozen leaves, which are previously defrosted naturally.
You need to prepare the juice like this:
- Rinse the raw materials well and soak in cold, clean water for at least half an hour. This will cleanse the plant of harmful chemical compounds that may be contained in the soil.
- The root and stems must be cut into pieces and chopped in a blender. It’s even easier if you have an electric juicer at home.
- Strain the juice and pulp through several layers of gauze and squeeze well.
Pour into a sterilized jar and seal with a lid. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Even better, immediately pour the juice into ice cube trays and freeze. Rubbing your face with such cubes gives excellent rejuvenating and whitening results.
Preparing the lotion
Lotion made from fresh parsley juice is very rich in valuable substances. It brightens the skin perfectly. To enhance the effect, other beneficial ingredients are added to it.
Here are some of the simplest but most effective recipes:
- With milk. Dilute half a glass of milk with water and boil. Add two tablespoons of dried elderflower flowers and one tablespoon of finely chopped parsley. Turn the heat to low and simmer for five minutes. Allow half an hour to cool and strain.
- With lemon. Boil two tablespoons of finely chopped parsley (along with roots) for five minutes in a glass of boiling water. Let cool and strain. Add a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. As a base, you can use freshly squeezed parsley juice, diluted in half with filtered water.
- With aloe. This lotion is great for whitening sensitive and very dry skin. Prepare a decoction from a mixture of herbs. To do this, mix a teaspoon of dry rosemary, sage, coltsfoot, and chamomile. Pour a glass of boiling water and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, then strain. Add a tablespoon of aloe juice to the decoction at room temperature, a teaspoon of lemon juice and two teaspoons of freshly squeezed parsley.
I talked about other recipes for parsley lotions, as well as how to use them correctly, in a separate article dedicated to this. https://cosmetism.ru/sredstva-dlya-uhoda/narodnie/loson-iz-petrushki-dlya-lica.html
Whitening masks
The most popular way to whiten skin at home is a parsley mask. It can be prepared in various ways. Depending on your skin type and the additional effects you want to achieve, other ingredients should be present in the formulations.
Here are some of the best recipes:
- Moisturizing. Universal, suitable for any skin type. Refreshes, moisturizes, smoothes out fine wrinkles. Add a tablespoon of finely grated cucumber and chopped parsley to half a glass of white yogurt. Apply a thick layer and leave for 20-30 minutes. Remove the residue with a napkin and wash with lukewarm water.
- Under the eyes . Most masks are not recommended for use on the delicate skin around the eyes, but not this one. It will get rid of bruises and dark spots, and will also quickly remove puffiness and unsightly bags. Grind finely chopped greens in a mortar to a paste, add a little honey and place on small gauze pads. Hold them on your eyes for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse your face with cool water.
- Softening. The mask cleanses pores well, smooths out wrinkles, and supplies the skin with nutrients. Grind a tablespoon of oatmeal in a coffee grinder. Pour two tablespoons of kefir and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Add a tablespoon of parsley juice and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Distribute evenly over face and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then remove the residue with a napkin and wash with lukewarm water without soap.
- Nutritious. Suitable for lightening dry, aging and even very sensitive skin. Beat the egg yolk separated from the white with a teaspoon of honey until white foam. Add a tablespoon of chopped parsley and a little cognac to it. Place the mixture on your face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Carefully wipe off any remaining residue and wash with running water. Do not use if you have rosacea!
- Intensively cleansing. Dilute a tablespoon of parsley juice in half with vodka and add a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. Use a cotton swab to wipe your face several times and leave the mixture on for 5-15 minutes (depend on how you feel). Rinse off with cool running water and be sure to apply moisturizer. This mask deeply cleanses pores and can remove even severe pigmentation over time. Suitable only for oily and combination skin!
On our website you can find other interesting recipes. For example, how to remove pigmentation and whiten your face using lemon. https://cosmetism.ru/sredstva-dlya-uhoda/narodnie/kak-otbelit-lico-limonom.html
In principle, all parsley masks have a whitening effect. But in order to get rid of age spots once and for all, it is necessary to eliminate the internal or external causes of their appearance.
Contraindications and possible harm
Only individual intolerance to the plant can become an obstacle to the use of parsley in the fight against pigmentation. Check the possibility of developing an allergy on a delicate area of skin (elbow, wrist) by treating it with the prepared product. The absence of discomfort and negative reactions indicates that parsley will not harm you.
Follow simple rules so that the procedures do not cause complications or aggravate the situation. Use sunscreen, limit the use of decorative cosmetics and stay outside during the period of active sun, pay attention to proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
