Every woman dreams of a smooth and toned face. However, she wants to spend on caring for her for a minimum of time, but to get the maximum result. In this case, very well help homemade cosmetics for the face.
Especially popular are ice cubes made from pure water with the addition of some herbs. In our article we will focus on ice cubes of parsley.
The benefits and effects of ice composition on the skin
Even in ancient times, it was noticed that the cold helps to cope well with bruises, redness due to injuries, helps to get rid of pain, lower the temperature. People noticed that with regular use of cold compresses, the skin changes, becoming more toned and elastic.
So the idea of using ice to improve the condition of the skin gradually appeared. After all, in contact with the skin, it turns into melt water, which has a different structure compared to ordinary tap water. It is more ordered, which gives it better penetrating power and the ability to react faster with substances.
In addition, the cold causes the body to increase blood flow in a cooled place, because of which the cells are better saturated with oxygen and nutrients. Also, regeneration processes are launched.
Learn more about the features of parsley for the skin of the face.
The result is such a benefit from the ice:
- cells receive the required amount of moisture and nutrients;
- improves skin tone, resulting in corrected facial contours;
- work of the external secretion glands returns to normal;
- pores narrow, inflammation goes away;
- the complexion changes, a natural blush appears;
- cell regeneration is accelerated;
- become less expressive or pigment spots disappear altogether.
Such a significant effect can be observed when using just frozen water, but if it is mixed with parsley, the following will be added:
- even out skin tone;
- swelling, bags under the eyes disappear;
- harmful microorganisms will die, and thus, immunity will increase, albeit slightly;
- wrinkles will be eliminated.
Did you know? Parsley - natural breath freshener. Chewing its leaves after a meal, you can eliminate such a pungent smell, like garlic aroma.
Chemical composition
Parsley is a very useful vegetable crop because it has a very rich composition of vitamins and other substances.
The most significant elements it contains:
- carotene;
- vitamins: A, C, E, B2, B9, PP;
- enzymatic substances;
- salts of potassium and magnesium.
Features of using parsley ice
When applying parsley for cosmetic purposes, do not forget to pre-prepare the skin to use the selected tool.
Cooking rules
There are several options for making parsley ice. All of them equally well affect the skin.
Parsley Broth Ice
First you need to cook a decoction of 2-3 bunches of parsley (leaves). The leaves are torn off and crushed with a blender or finely cut with a knife. Passing them through a blender, no need to bring to the state of gruel. To prepare the broth, the liquid must be taken at the rate of 1 tbsp. on 2 tbsp. greenery. Pour the green need boiling water.
Important! From the moment when the liquid boils, until the moment when it needs to be poured, the container in which it is located must be permanently closed.
The mixture is put on a low fire and cooked for a quarter of an hour under a closed lid. Then the liquid is cooled, and the broth is filtered. It can be poured over the usual silicone ice molds and sent to the freezer. This ice is used to improve skin tone and elasticity. You can use it for the skin around the eyes.
Video: cooking ice cubes from parsley decoction
Parsley Juice Ice
You can get the juice not only from the foliage, but also from the stems of the plant.
- They are ground in a blender to a state of gruel. Then this gruel squeeze through gauze.
- Ready juice is poured into molds. You can apply it in pure form or diluted with water in the same proportions.
With this ice, it is good to lighten the skin and eliminate pigment spots, freckles.
Black tea ice
Adding black tea during ice making will give the skin a subtle tan. For this ice you will need a mixture of 500 ml of pure water, 2 tbsp. l Chamomile flowers, 1 tbsp. l black tea and a small bunch of parsley. Greens are washed, finely chopped and combined with the other ingredients. The mixture is set on fire and boiled for a quarter of an hour after boiling over low heat.
Important! It is not advisable to use ice for girls with dark skin and having signs of inflammation on the skin.
Another quarter of an hour it cools down. Then the broth is drained through cheesecloth. Juice is well squeezed from herbs. The liquid is poured into molds. When using any of the described options, the face is rubbed with cubes in a circular motion, so that the cells are better saturated with useful substances.
Rules of application
It is necessary to move on the skin along the massage lines, performing confident and fast movements. Before proceeding with the treatment procedures, the skin of the face must be prepared. First you need to clean it from any dirt. You can even steam a little.
Ice should be wrapped with a thin cloth or gauze. On wrinkles should concentrate better, slightly pressing ice in this place. But you can not stop in one place longer than 4 seconds.
So you will not have feelings of numbness and frostbite. In the area of the cheeks, forehead, jaws and chin, you must move in a circle.
Eyes and lips should be circled gently, lightly touching the skin. After the procedure, you need to slightly wet the face with a damp cloth and apply a moisturizer.
On a hot day, it is better not to go out immediately, but wait a couple of hours, since the skin after the procedure has an increased sensitivity. In frosty weather, it is enough to wait 40 minutes.
The procedure must be performed in the morning time, since during this period all exchange processes are started. No need to stockpile ice. It can be stored for no longer than 7 days.
Did you know? Two tablespoons of parsley contain 153% of the daily requirement of vitamin K.
Possible contraindications to use
There are also contraindications in the use of cold for the face:
- allergy to low temperature, which can manifest as blisters and painful sensations;
- individual intolerance to parsley;
- high temperature;
- damage to the skin of any nature;
- pronounced "vascular pattern";
- purulent foci;
- inflammatory processes.
For such skin problems, ice cubes are not recommended for use.
If you prepare the ice correctly and use it in compliance with all recommendations, then a positive result will not keep you waiting. In just a few treatments, you can notice a change in complexion, an increase in skin elasticity.
