016. Natural treatments : dry face skin, oily and seborheic skin
Our skin has its own personality and unique needs that change along with us. Whether you feel the discomfort of tight, dry skin or struggle with the persistent shine and enlarged pores of oily skin, nature always has an answer ready. We aren't looking for unreachable perfection, but for a gentle balance. I invite you to listen to what your skin is telling you and choose those plants that either deeply hydrate or naturally regulate sebum, restoring the freshness and suppleness your face deserves.
DRY FACE SKIN
Plants that activate peripheral circulation are recommended, as well as plants with emollient properties.
Flores Calendulae (Calendula flowers) activate peripheral circulation.
Lotions or compresses with an infusion prepared from 4 tablespoons of flowers to a cup of water.
Flores Chamomillae (Chamomile flowers).
Compresses with an infusion prepared from 3 tablespoons of flowers to a cup of water.
Herba Hyperici (St. John's Wort)
Stimulates dry, wrinkled skin. Compresses with an infusion prepared from 2-3 tablespoons of the plant to a cup of water.
Radix Althaeae (Mallow root)
Has emollient properties. Applications with prolonged decoction (30 minutes), prepared from 3 tablespoons of roots to a cup of water, to which a tablespoon of honey is added.
Flores Liliorum (White Lily flowers).
Warm compresses with infusion to which honey is added.
Fructus Cucumis melo (Melon).
Applications with fresh juice.
Fructus Cucumis sativus (cucumber).
Cleanser prepared from 200 ml of juice with 100 ml of alcohol, macerated for 48 hours, then refiltered; after cleansing, a moisturizer is then applied. It can be kept for a longer period if kept in a closed, cool place.
Semen Cydoniae (Quince seeds)
Due to its high mucilage content, it is a valuable emollient for dry skin. Lotions with cold maceration of 2 tablespoons of seeds to a cup of water.
Folium Lactucae (Lettuce).
Compress with decoction prepared from a head of lettuce to half a liter of water.
Cosmetic mask for the face.
Composition: Flores Lavandulae (lavender flowers), Flores Chamomillae (chamomile flowers) with activating and antiseptic properties and Flores Malvae glabrae (mallow flowers) with emollient properties. Starch is used as a support. Applications on the face with a paste made from starch and the mixture of plants with warm water.
OILY, SEBORHEIC SKIN
For these skin types, which also have dilated pores, we mainly recommend plants with tannin content, with astringent, antiseborrheic properties, as well as plants with antiseptic and soothing volatile oils.
Flores Chamomillae (chamomile flowers)
Due to the azulene, they have a protective antiseptic action for the skin. Steam baths with an infusion of 2 teaspoons of flowers to a cup of water.
Flores Farfarae (coltsfoot flowers).
Warm compresses with infusions prepared from a tablespoon of flowers to 100 ml of water.
Folium Juglandis (Walnut leaves) - strongly astringent.
Compresses with infusion prepared from 4 tablespoons of leaves to a cup of water.
Folium Menthae (Mint leaves).
Lotions with infusion prepared from 50 g of leaves to a liter of water.
Folium Salviae (Sage leaves) - with astringent and antiseptic properties.
Compresses with infusion prepared from one tablespoon of leaves to 100 ml of water.
Herba Serpylli et Thymi vulgaris (Thyme or Thyme culture).
Compresses with infusion prepared from one tablespoon of plant to 100 ml of water.
Radix Bardanae (Burdock root).
Compresses with decoction of one tablespoon of roots to a cup of water.
Strobuli Lupuli (Hops cones).
Compresses with infusion of one tablespoon of cones to a cup of water.
Fructus Lycopersici (Tomato fruits).
Tomato pulp mask kept on the face for 15-20 minutes.
Flores Liliorum (White Lily flowers).
Warm compresses with infusion to which benzoin tincture is added (10 ml to a cup of water).
Fructus Citrus limon (Lemon) - are astringent in skin with dilated pores, having favorable effects also in removing blackheads.
Lotions with lemon juice.
Fructus Cucumis sativus (Cucumber).
Lotions with a mixture of equal parts of juice with 60° alcohol.
Fructus Fragariae (Strawberries).
Mask of crushed fruit mixed with a beaten egg white.
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Important Note: While nature provides extraordinary resources for supporting health, you must obtain a diagnosis from a licensed physician before choosing any natural treatment. Even when risks are low, any treatment must be approved by the specialist who diagnosed you to ensure it does not conflict with existing medication or pre-existing conditions. Nature supports healing, but only a doctor can correctly identify the illness and provide the appropriate therapeutic guidance.