Mint for the face

Mint has a beneficial effect on the skin. The use of mint for the face is that the compositions based on a fragrant plant:

• refresh and tone the epidermis;
• relieve irritation;
• smooth out fine wrinkles;
• reduce inflammation;
• contribute to the normalization of the functions of the sebaceous glands.

In addition, the refreshing aroma of mint gives the desired freshness to the body.

Many recipes of traditional medicine suggest the use of mint leaves for the preparation of skin care products.

Decoction of mint for the face

Prepare the remedy this way:

1. A tablespoon of mint is poured with a glass of steep boiling water.
2. In a water bath, the liquid is held for 10 minutes.
3. Cooled decoction is filtered and used for washing and lotions.

Especially useful are the morning hygiene procedures with mint decoction to ladies with dry skin . In order to prevent the formation of "crow's feet" it is useful to make cool compresses every day with a mint broth in the ophthalmic zone.

Ice made of mint for face

For greater effect in facial care, cosmetologists recommend using mint ice cubes. It is advisable not just to wipe your face, but to do massage with the help of ice floes. When preparing ice, it is better to use dry mint leaves. To prepare ice from mint:

1. Two tablespoons of herbs pour a glass of steep boiling water.
2. After 15 minutes, the strained liquid is poured into molds.

Ice from mint for the face can be used for any type of skin instead of morning washing, as well as for giving freshness to the appearance at any time of the day, which is especially useful in cases when makeup is applied. When dry skin for infusion it is recommended to use milk instead of water.

Masks for face mint

Mask with acne rashes and skin irritation:

1. If possible, we recommend using a collection of leaves of peppermint, sage, horsetail and yarrow, taken in equal proportions.
2. Fresh leaves of plants mash with a wooden pistil and pour boiling water.
3. Cooled mass spread a thin layer on the skin for about half an hour.
4. It is better to cover the face with a wet cotton napkin and relax the facial muscles - nap.

Mask with oily skin:

1. In the cooled strong mint infusion add protein, the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
2. The composition is applied to the face layer by layer as the previous one dries.
3. After 15-20 minutes the face is rinsed with warm water.

The mask with the recommended composition narrows the enlarged pores on the face .