I was always surprised by my neighbor in the country: this slender woman looks stunning - there are practically no wrinkles on her face, her neck is like that of a young girl, her figure is slender and toned. But I know that Maria Pavlovna has been retired for ten years, therefore, she is at least sixty years old. Few in the post-Soviet countries can be found women who at that age would be "a berry again."
Once I could not resist and asked for tea :) with the sole purpose of finding out the secret of the youth of my active and cheerful neighbor. First of all, I was interested in how she managed to keep her skin virtually wrinkle-free. It turned out that Maria Pavlovna, like me, collects recipes for traditional medicine, but she also does not leave homemade cosmetics without attention. After 30 years, she began the fight against skin aging with folk remedies and, as I saw for myself, she remained the winner. I publish her recommendations here, I checked many of the recipes myself and now I use them all the time.
Recipes for wrinkles at home
Do you want to quickly remove wrinkles around the eyes? We clean potatoes!
The very first assistant in the fight against wrinkles is the well-known potato! A large amount of starch makes this vegetable a real substitute for expensive lifting creams and masks. Apply grated potatoes on your face and feel how the skin literally “tightens”.
raw potato mask
Recipe from a beautiful neighbor. Grate a raw peeled potato and apply on the face for 30-60 minutes, rinse with warm water and lubricate the skin with any nourishing cream. Make a mask 3-4 times a week. Wrinkles are really smoothed out, deep age wrinkles become less pronounced, and small ones disappear.
I once read an interview with an Indian princess who was a supporter of natural cosmetics. To quickly remove wrinkles around the eyes, she advised every evening to rub the eyelids with a fresh cut of raw potatoes. I was inspired by the article and followed the advice: for this purpose, I kept a washed potato in the refrigerator and cut off a fresh piece daily. The result is stunning - they never give me my years!
Potatoes for neck wrinkles
Potato peelings will help to remove wrinkles on the neck at home. You just need to tie the potato peel to your neck for the night. The result will be after several procedures - checked! I often use just thinly sliced \u200b\u200bpotatoes - it's more convenient for me. I used to buy all sorts of creams, masks, did massages and no use, but this simple remedy helped right away.
Masks for wrinkles on the face and neck
With bran
This composition will help: mix 3 teaspoons of wheat bran with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, apply for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. After that, lubricate the face with a nourishing cream. The mask can be done 3 times a week. My neighbor makes it once a month, as she alternates with potatoes and other products.
Sour cream mask
Mix 2 tbsp. spoons of fresh sour cream with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of sunflower oil. Apply the mixture 1 hour before bed. You may not rinse.
Camphor mask will help to quickly remove wrinkles
Mix 1 teaspoon of camphor oil with chicken yolk and apply on face. Keep for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Make a mask 3-4 times a week. It helps to eliminate deep mimic wrinkles, flabbiness of the skin.
Nourishing Blend for Wrinkles
Another amazing tool was shared with me by a neighbor. This is a homemade anti-wrinkle mask based on raspberries. Now is just the season and this delicious berry can serve for the benefit of youth and beauty. So, we take:
Half cup fresh raspberries
4 tbsp. spoons of milk
1 st. spoon of baby cream
Mix everything until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Apply to face with a cotton swab for 1 hour. The mixture forms a thin film on the face and no discomfort is felt. You can not rinse, but wipe the skin with a napkin. Store the mass in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days, use daily.
Honey tonic for face and hands
Dissolve half a tablespoon of honey in a glass boiled water And three times a day, wipe the face and hands with this mixture. It tones the skin and smoothes wrinkles.
From wrinkles with dry skin
I really like this tool because it is effective and very simple. All ladies with dry skin need to wash their faces with "bread water", namely: soak a crust of black bread for 10 minutes in water at room temperature and wipe their face with it. I take the soaked bread and directly with this piece I drive it over the skin. Do not dry yourself, just pat your face dry with a towel. The skin immediately becomes smooth, like that of. With regular use, the complexion improves, wrinkles decrease, peeling and inflammation on the skin disappear.
Homemade anti-wrinkle lotion
My neighbor uses this tool all the time and considers it one of the best. A homemade tincture is prepared from the roots of three plants:
dandelion
Elecampane
burdock
Take 2 tbsp. spoons of dried roots and pour them about 5 liters of vodka. Insist in a dark place for 14 days, periodically shaking the bottle. Wipe face 2 times a day.
I hope that at least one of the above tools will be useful to you. I use the simplest ones, but they also give excellent results. Let's be beautiful, dear queens!
More great skincare recipes, including an amazing gelatin face mask recipe.
With best wishes, Irina Lirnetskaya
Nothing of the kind, say leading Western and Russian researchers in the field of anti-aging medicine. 60% of success in maintaining youth and health depends on your lifestyle. Yes, yes, not from genes and not from financial capabilities, but from how you sleep, what you eat, what you are fond of. Surely each of you can remember the village grandfather, who went through the war, lived so long that he himself forgot, and at the same time weeded the garden on his own until the last days. No stem cell injections, by the way.
So, let's find out what simple and affordable rules will help us stay cheerful. As many as 20 rules for living a hundred years were established by doctors from the University Hospital of Geneva (Switzerland). The best part about them is that they are simple and require almost no financial outlay. Even if you adopt only a part of these rules, it will still prolong the time of youth.
1. Have regular sex at any age. This pleasant action lowers the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood and dilutes it, thereby preventing cardiovascular diseases. Plus, the “hormones of happiness” are produced, unlike in other situations, more actively than in other situations. The most useful sex is in the morning: since you are hungry, there is a chance to use the calories deferred after a heavy dinner.
2. Stop smoking. It sounds trite, but it is smoking that can turn your face from a pouring apple to a baked one. Alas, doctors have proven that smoking is responsible for the formation of 85% of wrinkles on the face and shortens healthy life by 15 years.
3. Men, get married! Women, take heart ... that is, agree. Studies show that married men live 3 years longer than single men. By the way, an unregistered marriage is no help in this regard: the researchers found that in such a marriage, people in many respects feel more like bachelors than family people.
4. Love tomatoes. If you still have not succeeded, put them in sandwiches, soups, eat with salt or sugar. Tomatoes, it turns out, are the most rejuvenating product: 1-2 pieces a day reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by as much as 30%. In addition, the lycopene contained in tomatoes protects against photoaging (premature formation of wrinkles due to exposure to sunlight).
5. Donate blood. Surprisingly, the fact is that male donors are 17 times less likely to suffer from heart attacks.
6. Blow your tune. In other words, don't conform to public opinion if you don't like it. Breaking your habits for the sake of others is too much stress, shortening life.
7. See to the root. That is, root crops. They differ from the fruits growing at the top in that the vitamins in them do not disappear with time, but accumulate. Please note: carrots will maintain visual acuity, parsnips will reduce the risk of osteochondrosis, and Jerusalem artichoke will prevent diabetes.
8. Visit your parents. According to experts, when a person is close to his mother, his high blood pressure normalizes.
9. Learn to listen to the classics. Researchers believe that Beethoven's music normalizes heart rate, lowers blood pressure and relaxes tense muscles, while Mozart's works improve brain function.
10. Don't throw away bread crusts. Especially rye: they contain 8 times more antioxidant pronillisin (protects against early aging) than in the rest of the loaf. So lovers of black pink salmon have every chance to live longer than fans of French rolls.
11. Get a cat or dog. Their owners are less likely to suffer from stress and high blood pressure.
12. Buy an alarm clock with a soft melody. A sudden loud sound - like the wake-up call in the morning - increases the risk of a heart attack. Our body perceives loud sounds as a signal of danger and reacts accordingly - the release of adrenaline, which overstrains the heart.
13. Trust in God. Statistics say that people who regularly attend church or other places of worship live 3-5 years longer than the average population. Do not accept religious ideas? Then get out into the forest more often and admire the beauty of nature.
14. Eat nuts. The exotic Brazil nut is rich in silicon, which reduces the risk of cancer by 40%. However, the usual hazelnuts will also protect against cancer - due to the high content of vitamin E. However, each type of nuts has its own beneficial features, the main thing is that you are not allergic to them. Only salted nuts are not welcome.
15. Explore new hobbies. Many centenarians believe that playing a musical instrument or learning foreign languages helped them celebrate their hundredth birthday. If you dreamed of singing in a choir as a child, do not be shy - sign up for amateur performances, even if you are already 40. Do not tell yourself: "It's too late for me, I'm already old for this" - by doing this you are programming yourself for accelerated aging.
16. Move out of town. Rural residents have a more positive outlook on life than city dwellers, who constantly live in an atmosphere of rush and stress. Although, perhaps this is true for European villagers, and not for Russian ones ...
17. Read labels. After reading what is written on them, you may change your mind about buying the product whose label is teeming with the letters E, dyes and flavor enhancers. So your food will be healthier.
18. Eat garlic. And don't let the smell fool you: it's a superfood for the heart! Garlic contains the substance allicin, which dilates blood vessels and facilitates the movement of blood. Including in the coronary artery that feeds the heart itself.
19. Change your shower curtain often. Practice shows that the fabric curtain in the bathroom is a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi that can cause allergies and asthma. Change it every six months or change to a glass cockpit, which is easier to clean.
20. Allow yourself small weaknesses. Experts believe that favorite activities, such as shopping, visiting a house or reading a thrilling detective story, are just as beneficial as fitness training. They cause the release of endorphins and adrenaline - hormones that have a rejuvenating effect on all body systems.
Personal opinion
Zhanna Friske:
I used to work on a very busy schedule. Now I look at photographs of that time: a green complexion, bruises under the eyes. But 10 years ago I should have looked better than now! But over the years, I have become more attentive and careful about my health. I realized that I need to watch my diet. There is nothing better than food prepared in peace and with love. And of course, good rest. Ideally, you need to manage to carve out 3-4 days a month and fly somewhere for a change of scenery. Or have a bachelorette party.
To always look young and beautiful is not the cherished dream of any woman? Modern people have become more conscious about their health and appearance. At our service today are all kinds of products for maintaining and creating beauty, services of beauty salons and numerous beauty clinics. But even in ancient times there were many famous beauties, and they maintained their youth and beauty with various home remedies, such as milk, honey, turmeric and the like. For example, Cleopatra, as you know, took baths of milk and honey; and the fame of her beauty has reached our times. And what secrets of youth and beauty are relevant today?
Ways to preserve youth and beauty
The beauty of a woman primarily depends on the health and beauty of her skin. There are several factors that directly affect the preservation of youth and health of the skin, and the result of observing all the necessary conditions can give a very long-term effect. Here are the secrets to your youthful skin:
- Say no! caffeine
Yes, coffee lovers will excuse us, but it's time to start reducing the intake of coffee and strong tea. Unfortunately, too many of us are addicted to caffeine, which is very bad for the skin. In addition, excessive consumption of caffeinated drinks contributes to the appearance of cellulite. So you want to look younger? Then try to refuse the named drinks. Try dark chocolate instead if you really like that bittersweet taste. Only in moderation, of course, otherwise you will have problems with being overweight!
- Avoid stress
Yes, today it has become an integral part of our lives, but excessive stress can cause significant harm to our health and skin health. It can lead to acne, weight gain, hair loss, and so on. Stress can also cause premature aging - and that's not what we're aiming for, right? When you're stressed, try taking deep breaths to help you calm down quickly. Try not to overload yourself with excessive work, and smile as often as possible. Smiling is the most effective stress reliever!
- go in for sports
The understanding that physical activity helps us look great has long ceased to be the secret of beauty and youth. Training contributes to the active removal of toxins from the body, while the complexion becomes much healthier and brighter. Removing toxins from the body leads to less acne and less stress. But in general, sport will make you stronger, healthier, more flexible, more energetic. All of this alone will make you look and feel much younger. You can take up vigorous sports, or you can try yoga classes: choose what suits you best.
- It is very important for skin health to eat a healthy and balanced diet.
Give your skin the vitamins and minerals it needs to keep it healthy and young. We will talk about which products are preferable to use a little later.
- Keep skin hydrated from within
Drink water, water and more water, as much water as possible! Water also helps flush out toxins from the body and plays an important role in maintaining youthful, healthy skin. Our bodies are sixty percent water; You can imagine how important it is for the proper functioning of any organism. And we are talking about clean water, which can not be considered sweet juices, carbonated drinks and the like.
If the body does not have enough water, then the skin begins to look dull and tired, then its rapid aging occurs. And when you drink enough water, the skin becomes elastic and seems to glow from the inside. So how much water should you drink during the day? Needless to say, this is a controversial issue. The most common opinion is that you should drink eight glasses of water if you are in good health and if you are doing the amount of exercise necessary to maintain health. Drink water between meals and as soon as you wake up. Don't forget: pure water is a real elixir and the main secret of your skin's youth!
- Don't eat cucumbers
Or rather, do not eat them all, instead of placing cucumber circles on the eyelids and cheeks. So be sure to leave one cucumber when you make a salad. Cucumber slices are a very ancient skin refresher, but they are still very popular because they really work. They not only refresh, whiten and moisturize the skin, but also help reduce dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.
- Be sure to use sunscreen
The sun accelerates skin aging by drying it out and breaking down collagen fibers, so don't go outside until you've made sure all exposed skin is protected from harmful UV rays.
- Creams and other store-bought care products are, of course, good, but do not be lazy to make homemade masks for skin rejuvenation
They are no less, and perhaps even more effective than store-bought products, since they consist only of natural ingredients and do not contain any dyes or preservatives at all - in a word, no chemistry. And you will get the best result, and there will be no less money in your wallet.
Try, for example, a quinoa mask. Take two tablespoons of quinoa seeds boiled in soy milk and cooled, mix them in a blender with half a cup of natural yogurt, two raw egg yolks and two drops of mimosa essential oil. Apply the mixture on your face and neck and leave it on for ten to twenty minutes. Then wash off with warm water. Important note: never take sweetened yogurt, as sugar provokes the rapid appearance of wrinkles.
Here are the benefits of the ingredients of this homemade mask: quinoa contains natural proteins, it is rich in magnesium, phosphorus, contains vitamins A, E, D and F. Effects on the skin - anti-aging and anti-dehydration. Soy milk: nourishing effect, release of acids and energy in the epidermis, restoration of elasticity and mitigation of the harmful effects of sunlight. Mimosa: Restores and stimulates the immune system and the healing process. Egg yolk: rich in vitamin E and F, it has a nourishing and stimulating effect on the skin.
- Skin exfoliation
Dull, tired looking skin can be caused by a layer of dead skin cells that has accumulated on it. To remove these dead cells means to allow the skin to breathe freely, and it immediately becomes smooth and fresh. Sugar scrubs are suitable for all skin types. Alpha hydroxy acids are known for their anti-aging properties, so look for cleansers that contain them.
Honey is also famous for its simply fantastic effect on the skin - it cleanses, nourishes, and moisturizes. Avocados, oatmeal, milk, egg whites, and aloe are all great ingredients for making all kinds of scrubs.
- Hydration! External hydration is extremely important for the skin. When it is hydrated, it also accepts nutrition better. Just keep in mind that you need to buy a moisturizer based on your skin type. And don't fall for the misconception that oily skin doesn't need to be moisturized - it needs moisturizing just as much as dry skin!
The importance of proper nutrition
The beauty and health of the skin is achieved not least through good food. When your body is healthy from the inside, it will shine with beauty on the outside. Positive dietary changes are critical to keeping your skin looking youthful. Here are some products that can solve skin problems and help maintain beauty and youth:
- Fruits and vegetables, mostly fresh. Eat as many of them as you can, as they provide essential skin vitamins A, B, and E.
- Products containing sulfur. Sulfur prevents dry skin (you should be aware that dry skin ages earlier than other types of skin) by stimulating metabolism. For example, onions, garlic, eggs, asparagus.
- Flaxseed oil, eaten, is very beneficial for skin health.
- Stay away from fatty foods and drinks that dehydrate your skin, such as alcohol and coffee.
- Olive oil. It contains vitamin E and antioxidants. It can be eaten - especially useful as a dressing for fresh vegetable salads - and also as an independent cosmetic product.
That's all the secrets of youth and longevity that we wanted to tell you about. As you can see, nothing complicated! You don't have to worry about facelifts and other expensive procedures to keep looking young. It is better to start using more effective, much less expensive and completely safe natural methods. Only you must understand that there is no quick solution to problems if you already had to face them. Good habits will have to be introduced into your life, gradually changing your health for the better. But on the other hand, you can be sure that in the end you will get a guaranteed and, most importantly, long-term result!
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