How to Make Homemade Rosehip Cosmetics – They Are Exceptional Against Tired Skin
Rose hips are natural ingredients that can do wonders for the tired facial skin. Being very rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, rose hips provide great help against aging signs on your cheeks.
They can be found fresh at the market or in healthy food stores, either dried or in powder form. In case they are fresh, put their seeds away.
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A rosehip infusion compress can make your skin look younger
Using a compress with a rosehip infusion is a great way of bringing essential vitamins to the skins.
- How to prepare and use it
Pour a mug of boiling water over two tablespoons of dried rose hips that are finely ground. Cover it, leave the infusion for 30 minutes, then strain it.
In the resulting warm liquid, place some gauze compresses, squeeze them lightly and put them on your forehead, cheeks, nose, neck and chest. Let them act for 15 minutes and then you can safely use your favorite natural skin cream. Repeat the treatment 3-4 times a week, especially at night.
Rosehip facial mask – excellent nourishment for your skin
A facial mask made with rosehip powder, yogurt and honey revitalizes and nourishes any type of skin.
- How to prepare and use it
Prepare a mix of 2 tablespoons of rose hip powder, one tablespoon of yogurt and one tablespoon of honey. You can find rosehip powder at natural food stores, or you can grind it yourself using a coffee maker.
You can spread the resulting thick paste over your face and neck. Let it act for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water afterward.
Rosehip facial toner – provides a solid amount of vitamins for your skin
- How to prepare and use it
Boil 2 tablespoons of dried and crushed rose hips in 2 mugs of water, on low heat, for 10 minutes. Leave the bowl covered for 20 minutes and then strain the liquid. To improve it, you can add an equal amount of cucumber juice or strained chamomile tea. It can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days. Before using it, shake well.
Natural lifting with rose hips
For a natural lifting, you can use a treatment featuring rose hips.
- How to prepare and use it
Prepare the rosehip extract as mentioned above. Strain the liquid and pour it into an ice tray that you can put in the freezer afterward.
Massage your facial skin and chest with an ice cube, for a few times. Repeat the process 2-3 times a week.
Rosehip oil – reinvigorates your skin
The cold pressed rosehip oil can be found at natural food stores. It can be applied directly on your skin, or it can be combined with other ingredients that enhance its quality – most of the skin creams or massage oils should be suited for the purpose.
These few simple treatments should bring a rejuvenated skin in quite quickly, making rosehip an ingredient that will always be handy in your home.
