Herbal Anti Aging Facial Mask Ingredients

Anti aging facial masks have always been popular skin care products. Since the beginning of time people have used natural ingredients like clays, salts, herbs, and many other organic compounds to keep facial skin healthy and to promote body wellness. Over the centuries many kings and queens used herbal medicines to cure irritation or ailments with years of success. Emperors and pharaohs practiced holistic procedures utilizing essential oils and aromatherapy based on mother nature’s ability to give a balance to all conditions. As a result in today’s time, we have a refined a technique to use the best of what nature has to offer and confirm the results with scientific studies and generations of successful trial and error.

Herbal anti aging facial masks aren’t a new trend but one that has gained popularity and effectiveness as we blend certain ingredients together to achieve the most potent result. There is more to it than just ending up with healthy facial skin. An herbal anti aging facial mask can offer the body nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins that are absorbed through the facial skin and passed through the entire bloodstream promoting overall body wellness. However, to accomplish this sounds easier than it is. There are nearly an infinite amount of natural facial skin care ingredients. Lets examine some of the most effective ingredients found in herbal anti aging facial masks.

Rosemary – The anti aging compounds in rosemary strengthen tiny capillaries and stimulate circulation, promoting, toning and binding of loose facial skin.

Lavender – Well known for its gentle, soothing, relaxing and anti aging balancing effects, lavender calms facial skin irritations and has anti-microbial and anti-parasitic properties. Lavender prevents facial tissue degeneration and promotes the growth of new facial skin cells. It is one of the most useful natural ingredients for overall healthy facial skin and balances all skin types.

Aloe Vera – Widely used in herbal medicine, and originally an African plant, aloe vera has therapeutic properties including anti-inflammation, anti-fungal, anti-viral and promotes overall facial skin rejuvenation. Its compounds stimulate epidermal growth and cellular repair ideal for an anti aging facial mask.

Basil – A native Asian herb, basil is used in Ayurvedic medicine to balance the facial skin and reduce cellular fatigue. It has anti aging properties, which include cellular stimulation and elasticity toning.

Green Tea – A highly antioxidant herb with potent anti-inflammatory agents. Green tea proactively reduces free radicals and helps maintain the quantity of collagen found in skin cells. These anti aging characteristics keep facial skin firm and elastic, while flavonoids provide vitamins to protect the facial skin. Methylxanthines in Green Tea stimulate microcirculation and positively influence the tone and overall health of the skin.

Mint – An aromatic facial herb used for its cleansing and refreshing properties, it also has natural anti-bacterial properties as well as its anti aging characteristics.

In addition to these top herbal anti aging facial mask ingredients, there are vitamins that offer substantial anti aging and nutritional value.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) – Vitamin C is an antioxidant directly responsible the production of collagen. This vitamin helps prevent premature skin aging and balances the pH of the facial skin.

Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) – This plant derived antioxidant used to stabilize and assist in the absorption of other skin care ingredients. Vitamin E protects facial skin against UV damage, prevents premature skin aging through moisturizing, reducing free radicals, and preventing cross-linking of proteins related to DNA degradation. It also protects natural enzymes found in skin cells, which keep the skin functioning and healthy.

Vitamin B – An essential micronutrient needed for cellular regeneration. It is a key element in energy metabolism. It also is required for nerve and muscle growth, all crucial elements in anti-aging.

Each anti aging facial ingredient plays a crucial role in providing the most effective synergistic combination. With the increase of organic farming many of these herbal anti aging ingredients have become more available on a global scale. The end result is a superior natural skin care product that has stood through the test of time and been refined to near perfection. Herbal anti aging facial masks are available through a select group of natural skin care companies focused on providing chemical free skin care products. Be sure to research the type of anti aging product you are using and give an herbal anti aging facial mask a try.

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Home Toner Recipes and Natural Lotion

Blueberry Toner
Make this the day you plan to use it, and do not store.

3 tablespoons steamed, crushed blueberries
1/2 C. sour cream or plain yogurt
Purée ingredients in a blender at low speed until well mixed and fluffy. Apply to face and neck. Let penetrate for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water. If you find the mask is too runny after blending, you should refrigerate for one hour or until of the consistency you desire.

ALMOND FACIAL MILK
The herbal waters are antiseptic and toning. Grapefruit seed extract is available in health food stores, and is included in the recipe as a preservative.
• 1/2 cup rose, lavender, or distilled water
• 1 teaspoon pure vegetable glycerin
• 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cold pressed organic almond oil
• 12 drops grapefruit seed extract
Make the rose or lavender water by placing a small handful of dried organic rose petals or lavender in a pint mason jar and adding boiling water to cover. Let steep overnight, then thoroughly strain. Combine the remaining ingredients in a glass jar and shake to blend. Dab some on your fingers or a cotton ball and massage into your skin. Rinse with warm water. Keep stored in the refrigerator for no more than a month or so. Discard at the first sign of mold.

Apple Face & Neck Gelee

Yield: Approx. 2 applications
Ingredients:
4 teaspoons hot distilled water
1 teaspoon freshly juiced apple juice
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
1 heaping teaspoon powdered pectin

Add the glycerin to the water/juice/gel combination and stir to fully incorporate. Add the pectin while the liquid remains quite warm (if it cools, place it in the microwave or a double boiler to raise the temperature) and use a hand held electric mixer to blend, or stir vigorously to dissolve the pectin. Once the pectin has fully dissolved, a light gel will begin to form. This may take from 15 minutes to 1/2 hour. Once the gel sets, Apple Face & Neck Gelee is ready to use. Apply the gel in a layer to your clean, damp face and neck. Rest for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with a light moisturizer if desired. Leftover product can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week. Enjoy!! The shelf life of this product is necessarily limited by the fresh apple juice. It should be used within a few days after it is made.

APPLE SKIN TONER

Intended for slightly oily skins, we’re told by our skincare team that Apple Toner is an excellent substitute for rubbing alcohol (a real no-no, as it actually stimulates the oil glands to produce more oil).
Combine 2/3 cup witch hazel,
1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar,
and several drops of Lavender Essential Oil (or essential oil of your choice).

Mix, and add to clean bottle. Shake bottle well before using, and then dampen a cotton ball or pad saturated with your toner, and swab over face. Witch hazel is a gentle astringent, apple cider vinegar will help restore your skin’s natural ph balance, and lavender soothes sensitive skin.

BASIL ACNE TONIC

Basil is known for its “soothing and toning” properties.
2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 C. boiling water
Steep basil leaves in water for 10 to 20 minutes. Cool, then apply to face with a white cotton ball. Keep tonic refrigerated. Recommended shelf life: 90 days.

Remember to use natural skincare products like natural lotion, natural sunscreen lotion, natural body wash, and herbal facial masks when you can!