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Masks for the face from dill
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Among the effective masks for home cooking, you can select masks for the face of dill, which are suitable for different skin types, besides dill helps to cope with fatty gloss, acne and freckles.
In modern natural cosmetology, dill is widely used, both leaves and seeds of this fairly ancient plant, which includes almost all vitamins. The value of masks from dill lies in its nutritional and health effects on the skin. If you regularly eat greens of dill for food, then hair and skin will always have an excellent appearance, except that fennel struggles with premature aging not only of the skin, but of the whole organism. Dill masks well nourish and moisturize the skin, have a toning effect, prevent the formation of wrinkles. Dill also tightens the pores well, removes greasiness, relieves inflammation, eliminates black spots and freckles.
On the basis of dill, not only home face masks, but also compresses, lotions, etc., are prepared , it all depends on the individual needs of the skin. Usually for clarifying the skin, removing pigment spots, freckles use lotions or compresses, and masks - for nutrition and moisturizing.
In order to restore the skin to the face freshness, tonus, effectively get rid of black spots, pigment spots the mask on the basis of dill perfectly suits, besides such masks are quite accessible and are prepared quite quickly. Prepared home skin care products, which include dill help solve many problems, and gently and gently caress the skin of the face, besides they are completely natural.
Use of dill for skin
Dill leaves contain a large amount of carotene, vitamins, folic acid, potassium, phosphorus, iron and other useful substances. In addition, in the dill there is an essential oil, which contains many substances useful to the human body. With the regular use of dill in food, the condition of the skin and hair is greatly improved.
In dermatology dill is widely used as masks, which help to cope with inflammation and have wound-healing effect. Women have long noticed the miraculous properties of dill, and rightly called it a grass of beauty.
Masks for the face of dill due to its unique composition are an excellent cosmetic for skin care. Dill contains all the nutrients necessary for the skin:
- carotene has a rejuvenating and moisturizing effect;
- vitamin E promotes the natural renewal of cells, protects the skin from the harmful effects of external factors;
- Vitamin A has an antimicrobial, calming and anti-inflammatory effect;
- vitamin B9 helps to cope with acne;
- Vitamin C heals microcracks, wounds, increases the elasticity of the skin;
- Niacin refreshes the skin and stimulates the cells;
- calcium smooths the skin;
- Magnesium improves skin tone.
Given the complex approach, the mask of dill simultaneously possesses both a caring, and preventive, and curative effect.
From the usual vegetable garden plants, you can prepare stunning home remedies that will help solve a number of skin problems. To achieve maximum effect, you must follow certain rules and choose a mask in accordance with your skin type.
Dill masks are used for dry and mature skin, with inflammation, irritation, acne, severe pigmentation, and also for nutrition and moisturizing.
Contraindication to the use of such masks may be an individual intolerance, so before using a small test for susceptibility should be done: apply a small amount of mask to the ulnar fold or patch behind the ear, if after a few minutes there are no unpleasant sensations (itching, burning, redness), then the mask you can safely apply on the face.
Recipes of masks from dill for the face
Masks for the face of dill should be selected taking into account the skin type.
With an acne prone to acne and greasiness, the following masks are used:
- chopped dill greens mixed with grated apple and yogurt (on a tablespoon of each component). The mask is applied for 20 minutes, then washed off with cool water;
- Shredded dill mixed with grated carrots, add potato flour, yogurt or kefir (instead of potato, you can take wheat flour). The mask should be like a thick sour cream. Apply the mask for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with cool water;
- cook the broth from the dill, while it cools off boil a little beans, rub it through a sieve and mix 2 tbsp. Spoons of beans puree 1 tbsp. Spoon of completely cooled broth. Add the juice of burdock root (can be replaced with a decoction of burdock). The mask is applied for 15-20 minutes, then washed off with a dill broth, diluted with cool boiled water 1: 1. The mask well removes acne;
- to exfoliate the leaves of mother-and-stepmother and dill, so that the plants start to start the juice with which to lubricate the face and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
For combination skin, a mask with the addition of yeast is suitable. For the mask you need a decoction of dill or plant juice, which you need to mix well with 1 tbsp. With a spoonful of yeast, the mask should be creamy. Apply for 10-15 minutes, wash with cold water.
With dry, tightened skin, these masks are suitable:
- brew 1 tbsp. Spoon of chopped dill leaves with boiling water and let it brew for about half an hour, then strain. 2 tbsp. Spoon the tincture mix with 1 tbsp. Spoon of cottage cheese and mix the mixture well. Apply on face for 10 - 15 minutes, wash with cool water;
- finely chopped dill greens (1 tbsp.) to mix with yolk, 1 tsp. Vegetable oil (corn, olive, etc.). Apply for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water;
- Dried dill to pound into flour (or use a coffee grinder). ¼ cup of the flour obtained is mixed with ¼ cup of olive oil. The resulting mixture should be insisted in a sealed container for at least five days. Apply the mask to a clean, slightly moist skin with massage movements for two minutes, then rinse. This mask will well moisturize the skin and saturate it with vitamins and microelements, it is recommended for daily use;
- finely chop dill, squeeze 1 tbsp. A spoonful of juice and mix with grated cucumber and milk. Apply for 10-15 minutes, wash with warm water;
- to the juice and fresh dill leaves add 1 tbsp. A spoonful of cottage cheese and juice of carrots, 1 teaspoon of cream, carefully mix to a homogeneous mass. Apply for 10-15 minutes, wash with warm water;
Mature skin will moisturize well, smooth, nourish with nutrients such a mask:
- seeds of dill pour boiling water (1 tablespoon and 200 ml of water), let it brew for about two hours, drain. 1 tbsp. A spoonful of infusion is well mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 tbsp. Spoon of milk. Apply for 5-10 minutes, then wash off with cool water.
Face masks from dill contain a large number of nutrients that saturate the skin and help for a long time to preserve beauty and youth. Simple, natural and at the same time effective masks from dill, will help to cope with a number of problems that a rare woman does not face.