Household cosmetics from plantain

The extracts of plantain, juice and infusion of the dried leaves are widely used in modern cosmetology.

Plantain contains a lot of biologically active substances. On the basis of fresh juice made lotions. Plantain is used for the face in the form of infusions and decoctions, which are easy to prepare at home. They are prepared from the leaves of the plantain, which is filled with water and cook according to the recipe, then cooled and filtered.




Keep in mind that herbal teas and infusions are stored for long even in the refrigerator - not more than five days. For oily skin, you can prepare a decoction of this ice cubes and rub the skin to improve its condition and to tone. Assist ice cubes with plantain and to rejuvenate tired skin with pronounced wrinkles.

To moisturize the skin do packs with plantain. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of dry powdered leaves of the plantain cup of boiling water, let it brew for 30 minutes, strain. Compress changed 3-4 times, since the hot (superimposed on 2-3minuty) and ending with cold (4 - 5 minutes).

To cleanse dry skin useful to wipe her juice of plantain, diluted with water at a ratio of 1: 3. Just be aware that the cream is not recommended after the procedure.

And here's another recipe for softening the skin: fresh leaves of the plant, boil for five minutes in the milk, cool and then wipe it with broth face. This will help make the skin soft, giving it a freshness, protect from heat and sunlight.



When sensitive, prone to irritation, skin good effect is given a mask from the infusion of plantain, seasoned potato starch. "Jelly" is applied for 20-25 minutes on the face, then rinse with water.

Fatty, with deep, sharp wrinkles skin, gently clean the ice, made from the infusion of plantain leaves. Pour cup of boiling water 2 tablespoons of the leaves of the plant. Cool the infusion, strain it, pour into molds for freezing and place in the refrigerator.

Infusion of the plant is also suitable for dry hair as a conditioner. It is made of 1 tablespoon of finely chopped leaves of the plant, and 1 cup of boiling water. Insist for 20 - 30 minutes

. Because psyllium, and mixtures thereof with the other components of the house can prepare a lotion or cream for hands and feet.

Author: Sergei Skorobogatov