Chamomile facials: benefits, recipes

Chamomile for face care is found in the composition of the finished cosmetics, and in the form of dry raw materials, liquid extracts, tinctures, essential oils, from which you can make effective recipes for the face:

• Pharmaceutical chamomile extract for the face - it is obtained from the essential oil of the plant. The liquid has a brownish-brown color, a peculiar smell and has the most healing properties of a living flower. Due to the presence of many useful components is used not only in the manufacture of cosmetics for adults, but also in children's creams. Water-glycerin chamomile extract provides healing properties, softens the skin and protects it from diaper rash;
• Chamomile flowers for the face - the most accessible and simple form of application is fresh or dried flowers. The only thing you need to distinguish from the usual dosage form. The one that is able to help in the care of the face, has a convex middle and petals dipped to the stalk. In order not to be mistaken, it is better to buy it in a pharmacy. How to make a decoction of chamomile for the face? For this, a spoon of raw material is poured with a glass of boiling water and kept for 15-20 minutes over low heat. To prepare the infusion, it is not necessary to boil the liquid additionally, it is enough to pour it into a thermos or other container, close tightly and let it brew for at least half an hour. Broths and chamomile extracts are used for washing in the morning, they are well cleansed, tone up the skin. To improve its tone, to cheer up, to cause a rush of blood to the surface of the epidermis and to strengthen the metabolic processes are best done with the help of chamomile ice cubes. After cooking, a decoction or infusion is cooled, poured into special forms and placed in a freezer. Rubbing in the mornings with chamomile with ice in the mornings is not only fun, but also beneficial: any swelling, swelling disappears instantly, wrinkles are smoothed out. A particularly pronounced effect is obtained when ice alternates with rinsing with a warm broth;
• Lotion for face “Chamomile” - this type of cosmetic product is a water-alcoholic infusion for ablution (as the word is translated from Latin) with the addition of active substances, in this case chamomile. Suitable for skin with increased activity of the sebaceous glands, problem skin, because disinfects it, relieves inflammation. It is easy to prepare it at home using the following recipe: for dry and sensitive skin, a tablespoon of vodka and glycerin is added to 250–300 g of infusion, for oily skin without glycerin, with 2 spoons of alcohol-containing composition. According to the rules, lotions for sensitive and dry skin should contain 10% alcohol, for normal - up to 30%, and oily - 40-60%;
• chamomile oil for the face - exactly what you need for a soft, dry, irritated skin. This tool is aromatic and pleasant in consistency; it soothes and nourishes the skin with the vitamins and minerals it needs, smooths wrinkles, strengthens metabolism, and whitens the pigment spots. It can be used both independently and added to the finished cosmetics;
• “Chamomile” face tonic is a lotion partner, after cleansing the face, it is necessary to restore the acid-base balance, close the pores, prepare it for nourishment and moisturizing. It is precisely tonic that does it. With a very large dryness and peeling, you can only use tonic; chamomile in its composition will give the composition the healing properties characteristic of the plant. A tonic made by hand will not be stored for a long time, but it will not contain chemical preservatives. For dry skin, it can be prepared in water, and for oily skin with the addition of alcohol. Brewing a tablespoon of flowers with a glass of boiling water and cooling it, we get a simple but effective tonic;
• chamomile face creams - as a rule, we are accustomed to chamomile often in cheap creams, but this is not so. Even well-known brands use it as a component:
  • “Liberoderm” with chamomile is pleasant with its light consistency and the smell of a flower. Well soothes the skin, moisturizes, reduces inflammation, gives elasticity and tenderness. The cream is quickly absorbed, suitable as a base for makeup, for any skin type, especially in the warm period of the year;
  • chamomile peeling - the same manufacturer has created a tool for deep and gentle cleansing of the face. Due to the presence of lactic acid in it, it effectively removes dead cells and stimulates their renewal. With regular use, the skin evens out its relief, returns a healthy look;
  • Cream “Yves Rocher” with chamomile - Pure Calmille with a flower extract, universal. A white jar with a pattern of chamomile on the lid, with a heart in the form of a heart. The cream itself has a floral smell and is rather thick, but after contact with the body it softens, absorbs in 15 minutes. It is suitable for the face and body, but more suitable for the body and dry skin of the face;
  • cream "Oriflame" chamomile - Love Nature, white in color, delicate texture, does not leave greasy marks, nourishes well. In addition to chamomile extract contains rapeseed oil. In general, a good budget option.