How to use sage in cosmetology: recipes for face and hair masks, tips, contraindications, reviews, photos. Useful properties of sage oil and decoction for hair and facial skin. Sage face mask for acne. Using sage infusion or decoction

The healing properties of sage have led to its use in the treatment of diseases. gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, viral infections, sore throat, bronchitis, gingivitis, mumps, polyarthritis, radiculitis, neuritis, diabetes, women's and skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, boils, burns, relief of asthma attacks, etc.
For the manufacture of medicinal drugs Fresh or dried sage leaves are used; they are also included in many complex preparations.

IN fresh sage leaves are used only externally for treatment skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, tumors, etc., as well as in cooking, as a spicy seasoning. For effective use For the healing properties of sage, infusions, tinctures, decoctions, oils, and ointments are prepared from it.

When preparing medications at home, it is necessary to take into account that aqueous extracts of sage leaves(infusions, decoctions) are used mainly as antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, tonic, limiting sweating, and improving digestion. A alcohol tinctures more effective as antiseptic, antispasmodic agents, as well as for the treatment diabetes mellitus and women's diseases.

Using sage infusion or decoction

1. For inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, as a rinse


2. As lotions and compresses in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, skin diseases, ulcers, wounds, and frostbite,


3. Can successfully treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and diarrhea (taken orally 30 minutes before meals, or on an empty stomach in the morning)


4. For the treatment of feverish conditions and reduction of sweating in tuberculosis. Sweating noticeably decreases within 20-30 minutes after sage has been applied, and the duration of action this tool minimum 3-4 hours, maximum 1 day.


5. To ease menopause in women.


6. Due to the content of phytohormones, which, in their effects on the female body, are very similar to estrogen. Enough a large number of ancient fashionistas, in order to rejuvenate their skin and their body, took sage infusion daily


7. Can significantly increase sexual desire. For these purposes, an infusion of linden flowers with sage was most often prepared and is being prepared; linden, as is also known, is a plant quite enriched in phytohormones.


8. Previously, infertility was treated quite successfully with an infusion of sage seeds.


9. Is an excellent remedy to strengthen hair follicles, which can significantly slow down the process of baldness, and sometimes even stop it altogether


10. Helps strengthen nervous system, improving memory, as well as reducing senile hand tremors

Quite an interesting fact, in ancient Egypt, priests, in order to increase the birth rate in families, young women were specially given sage, and they were taught to make tea from this plant, which they had to drink every day until pregnancy occurred. It must be said that any preparations that contain sage are not recommended for use during breastfeeding, since sage contributes to a noticeable decrease in lactation. And, when the time comes to wean the child from the breast, preparations containing sage will come in handy.

Traditional medicinal recipes with sage

1. For sore throat, inflammation of the oral mucosa and gums: 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of dry crushed leaves into 1 cup of boiling water, leave, covered, for 2 hours, strain. Rinse several times a day.


2. For bronchitis, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract diseases:1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of sage into 1 glass of milk, boil over low heat with a lid, let it brew for 10 minutes, strain, squeeze out the sediment, and boil again. Drink hot before bed.


3. For sore throat, gingivitis, ulcers in the corners of the mouth, mumps: Pour 2 teaspoons of leaves into 2 cups of boiling water, leave, wrapped, for 1 hour, strain. Rinse 1/2 cup warm 3-4 times a day.


4. For resolving bumps on the arms and legs, pain is relieved: Pour 100 g of leaves into 6 liters of water, boil for 10 minutes. When your hand has cooled down as much as you can tolerate, you can steam your arms and legs for 30 minutes to an hour. Before this, pour 1 liter and keep it hot, pouring it into the basin. Do it once a day before bed for 1-2 months. After the procedure, put on woolen socks and gloves and go to bed. Avoid cold air.


5. For inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, liver: Brew 2 teaspoons of crushed leaves with 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, strain, drink 1 tbsp. spoon every 2 hours.


6. For a tumor of the spleen Grind sage and nettle leaves in equal parts, mix well. Take the powder on the tip of a knife 3 times a day.


7. For infertility. Brew sage for 1 cup-1 tbsp of sage, brew in a thermos for 40 minutes. After half a glass for your husband, half for you. Drink 1 tablespoon + a little salt (in a spoon), drink your half glass all day, one spoonful at a time, and salt in each spoon, do the same for your partner (drink for a month)

DIY sage infusion

The infusion is prepared in a ratio of dry raw leaves and water of 1:10, or you can take 1:5 if the sage leaves are fresh. This infusion must be infused for one hour in a thermos, you can also use a water bath, you just need to make sure that the infusion does not reach the boiling stage

Sage infusion is used for inflammatory skin diseases, for the treatment of festering wounds and ulcers, for minor burns and frostbite. WITH therapeutic purpose use gauze napkins moistened with sage infusion, and prescribe general and local baths with the infusion.

Sage decoction

To prepare a decoction from healing sage, the same ratio of raw materials and water is taken, only it must be boiled for 10-15 minutes over low heat.
Sage decoction is used both internally and externally. Used for hair rinsing, soothing baths,

Sage tincture

Sage tincture – clear liquid greenish-brown color, characteristic aromatic smell and taste. Prepare a tincture of 1:10 in 70% alcohol. Used for rinsing.

Sage juice

Sage juice is prepared from fresh leaves. Sage juice prevents excessive sweating, especially during exhaustion, puberty and menopause. Sage juice helps with inflammation of the nasopharynx and gums. Sage juice is taken orally and as a mouth rinse.

Sage for skin and hair

Salvia officinalis preparations provide:

• anti-inflammatory,
• antibacterial,
• astringent,
• disinfectant,
• antiseptic effect,
• improve the condition skin

Sage extract for skin

• eliminates dandruff and itchy scalp;
• strengthens and stimulates hair growth;
• strong antioxidant effect;
• anti-inflammatory, astringent effect;
• antifungal effect;
• eliminates unpleasant odor.

Application of sage extract in cosmetology

• in creams for aging skin;
• in preparations for the treatment of acne;
• in tonics and lotions for oily and porous skin;
• in products for the treatment of cracked skin;
in shampoos and masks for dry and oily hair.
• in nail strengthening products.

Sage infusion in cosmetology

• to strengthen hair (rinse);
• against excessive sweating of the body, palms, legs (baths and baths);
• against pustules and inflammations on the body (baths);
• redness and cracking of the skin of the hands (hot baths for 15 minutes);
• against cracks in the corners of the mouth (moisten the cracks with sage infusion several times a day).

Recipes for skin with sage

1. Strengthening decoction for rinsing hair

   You will need: Dry crushed sage leaves - 2 tablespoons;
   Hot water - 300 ml.

   pour sage hot water, leave for 30 minutes and strain. If this amount is not enough, increase the amount of leaves and hot water proportionally.




2. For oily and combination skin

   A rich infusion is prepared from sage for rubbing the skin of the face and neck and washing: 5-6 tbsp. Add 500 ml of water to a tablespoon of chopped herbs and simmer over low heat with the lid closed for 20 minutes. : Cool.
   Use on normal, oily and mixed type skin - for washing in the evening. Wipe oily skin with a cotton swab dipped in this infusion. acne should be in the morning and evening.



3. Mask for dry hair with sage extract

   You will need: Burdock oil - 2 tablespoons;
   Castor oil - 2 tablespoons;
   Sage extract or tincture - 5 drops;
   Sage essential oil - 4 drops;
   Lavender essential oil - 2 drops. How to use oil masks for hair, read the article



4. Ice cubes from sage infusion

   Even in ancient times, beauties took care of their facial skin by rubbing it with pieces of frozen infusion of this wonderful herb (if you add ginseng infusion or Eleutherococcus extract to this infusion, the effect of increasing skin tone will increase many times over). How to do



5. For softness and elasticity of the skin

   Pour a handful of dried sage leaves with table or apple cider vinegar (0.5 l), leave for 2 days. The resulting infusion was added to the water for washing, 1 tbsp. for 1 liter of water. They say that the effect of such washing exceeds all expectations.



6. Cleansing the skin of the face and neck

   Arrange for your face steam bath: in an enamel bowl, boil 1 tbsp in 400 ml of water. sage for 5 minutes and covered with a wide towel, hold your face over the basin for 10-15 minutes (do not remove the herb from the infusion). After this, transfer the herb into a suitable container and pour the infusion, boil again and leave to infuse for 30 minutes, strain. Soak a clean cloth or gauze folded in several layers in the hot infusion and apply it to your face for 3-5 minutes. The procedure is completed by applying a mask or massage suitable for your skin type. Why is it necessary?



7. Bags under the eyes?

   Prepare an infusion (1 tsp of sage per 100 ml of boiling water, leave for 5 minutes, strain). Divide the infusion into 2 equal parts. Leave one cold, heat the other. For 10 minutes, apply tampons to the eyes and the area around them, wetting them alternately in hot and cold infusion. Carry out the procedure every other day before going to bed. The effect will be enhanced by applying a special cream for the skin around the eyes after each procedure.



8. For dry skin.

   Replace the water for washing with sage decoction: 1 tbsp. pour 400 ml of raw materials. boiling water, put on fire and boil for 5 minutes, cool, strain. They claim that within a few days the skin will acquire a healthy tone and become silky.



9. Mask for dry skin

   Apply a thin, even layer of gruel from crushed fresh sage leaves with the addition of boiled water and honey to the skin. After 20-30 minutes, rinse with warm boiled water.



10. Mask for the face

    Another recipe: 1 tsp. Pour sage and linden blossom into a powder, pour a glass of milk, hold for 5-10 minutes and put on fire, bring to a boil, cool, drain off excess milk. If you use a proven special cream for dry skin, then apply it to the skin, and on top - the prepared gruel mixture. Cover your face with a film mask with slits for the eyes, nose and mouth, and place on top terry towel. Wait 15-20 minutes and cleanse the skin: first with a warm, damp swab, then with a cold one. This mask is applied 2-3 times a week for 1.5-2 months.



11. Anti-acne lotion

    Ingredients: 2 tbsp. dry sage leaves, 1 lemon, 30 ml. camphor alcohol, 30 ml. dining room or apple cider vinegar, 50 ml of vodka. Preparation: squeeze the juice from the lemon and chop the peel; put sage and lemon peels into an enamel saucepan, pour a glass of boiling water, cover and leave for 1 hour; strain the sage-lemon infusion, squeeze and pour into a bottle; add to bottle the remaining ingredients: camphor alcohol, vinegar and vodka, shake the contents.
    The anti-acne lotion is ready. You should wipe your skin with this lotion morning and evening and, as they say, you will soon get rid of this scourge. Also against acne, pimples and post-acne, we recommend an article about the most effective but painful remedy



12. For oily skin

    They also use this mask: 1 tbsp. l. crushed leaves or 1 tsp. Grind sage powder with the addition of boiled water to a paste-like state, heat without boiling and cool to 37-40°C. The paste is applied over gauze placed on the face. Exposure time - 15-20 minutes. Rinse with boiled water. Frequency of application: every other day, for 2 weeks.



13. Mask for oily skin with sage

    Another recipe for a mask for oily skin: prepare a sage infusion (2 tablespoons per 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 2 hours, strain; dilute the infusion wheat flour(starch, powdered milk) to the consistency of sour cream; use in the same way as in the previous recipe.



14. Mask for aging skin with sage

    With the onset of a certain age, many women begin to worry sagging neck skin. Try making compresses with sage infusion or decoction twice a week. During one procedure, compresses are applied alternately: hot for 2 minutes, cold for 5 minutes.

Chemical composition of sage

Sage leaves contain flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and resins, organic acids (oleanolic, ursolic, chlorogenic, phenolcarbonic, etc.), vitamins P and PP, bitterness, phytoncides, as well as a significant amount of essential oil containing pinene, cineole, thujone , thujol, borneol, salven and other terpene compounds. The leaves also contain camphor and B vitamins, phenolic compounds - derivatives of caffeic acid - tannins (4%).

This plant contains a large amount of vitamins: A, B, B1, B2, B6, PP, folic and ascorbic acid, vitamin K and Choline. Sage is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. It contains trace elements such as copper, iron, selenium, zinc and manganese.
One hundred grams of the plant contains 315 calories.

Botanical description of Salvia officinalis

Perennial subshrub 50-70 cm high, family Labiatae. In some sources it is classified as a member of the Lamiaceae family.
The root is woody.

The stem is gray-green, straight, branched, with short leafy shoots at the base, short, curly pubescent along its entire length. The bottom of the stem is woody, covered with thin gray or brown bark, tetrahedral.

The leaves are oblong, numerous, wrinkled, 5-8 cm long, 0.8-1.5 cm wide, obtuse or sharp. The leaves are dark green, woolly above, grayish below, with short hairs and finely reticulated veins.

The inflorescences of Salvia officinalis are simple or branched with 6-7 ten-flowered false whorls spaced 1-2 cm apart. The flowers are large, on short pedicels, located in the axils of the bracts, collected in 1-5-flowered opposite whorls.
The smell, especially when rubbed, is strong, aromatic, and the taste is spicy.

The fruit consists of four almost round single-seeded nuts. The seeds are round-ovoid, smooth, black or dark brown in color. The size of the seeds is from 2.4 to 3.0 mm, the weight of 1000 seeds is 7-10 g.

IN vivo Salvia officinalis grows in warm and mountainous areas. To obtain high yields, it requires a good supply of soil moisture, but at the same time cannot tolerate its excess. Experience with sage cultivation has shown that in areas with unstable, cold weather sage exhibits poor winter hardiness.

Salvia officinalis reproduces by seeds. In the first year it grows slowly, forming a small number of leafy shoots. Starting from the second year of vegetation, up to 100 or more shoots form in early spring (late March - early April). With age, the shoots become woody and persist in subsequent years. With the timely removal (before the start of sap flow) of old shoots, young shoots are formed, on which larger leaves develop.

Sage is a cross-pollinating plant. It blooms in May-June, the seeds ripen in a month, first the lower calyxes of the inflorescences, and then the upper ones.

When favorable weather conditions And good care Salvia officinalis plantations can be used for 4-6 years.

Essential oil is contained more in the leaves of the upper tier, less - on average and especially in the lower tiers, a small amount in the stems - 0.3%. Its highest content is in the seed ripening phase. By October-November, the essential oil content decreases significantly. Therefore, you should not be late in harvesting leaves, especially since this negatively affects the winter hardiness of sage.

The leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

Asia Minor is considered the homeland of medicinal sage, from where it spread to the countries of the Balkan Peninsula and the Mediterranean. Sage is cultivated in small quantities throughout Europe, and the centers of its culture are the region of Dalmatia (Yugoslavia) and France. On the territory of countries former USSR not found in the wild. The plant is cultivated as a medicinal raw material in Moldova, Ukraine, Crimea and the Caucasus.

Hippocrates called this plant “sacred herb”, as he knew very well about all its healing properties. Sage helps with stomach and gynecological diseases, good for the lungs, is an excellent sedative. In addition to all this, it is actively used by dermatologists in the treatment of open wounds and protracted inflammatory processes on the skin.

In cosmetology, it is usually used for acne and wrinkles, but in fact the spectrum of its action is much wider. Those who have used creams and masks based on this extract know how powerful the effect it has on the epidermis.

Cosmetic properties

Medical- cosmetic properties sage can be listed for a long time, since chemical composition This plant is very rich and allows you to eliminate almost any dermatological problem:

• anti-aging: used against wrinkles and age-related folds, slows down the aging process, activates additional collagen production in cells;
• lifting: tightens and eliminates;
• anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, disinfectant: used for facial acne and other acne;
• astringent, drying: helps in the care of oily skin, eliminating sebaceous shine and mattifying;
• cleansing: removes debris from pores - copes even with blackheads, removes toxins, removes dead skin cells (this is why it is so often used in scrubs);
• medicinal: relieves the condition and promotes speedy recovery for many dermatological diseases;
• strengthening: improves blood and lymph flow;
• protective: reflects the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays;
• wound healing: used to treat open and.

And these are not all the beneficial properties of sage as a cosmetic product, it is also capable of whitening dark spots on the face, relieve swelling. So, every time you can discover it in new and new forms.

Benefits and harms

It would seem that the above list of numerous medicinal and cosmetic properties of sage is its benefits for facial skin. But here we need to mention one pitfall. It's all about the spicy smell of this plant, which quite actively affects the lungs, brain and central nervous system. Therefore, when preparing masks and creams based on it at home, keep in mind what this aroma can do to your well-being.

• calms the nervous system;
• eliminates insomnia, makes sleep sound and restful;
• helps with headaches;
• allows you to cope with depressive state in a difficult life situation;
• lifts the mood;
• improves memory, activates thought processes.

• headache;
• lethargy, drowsiness;
• vomiting and nausea;
• skin rash.

Due to such a powerful effect of this aroma on the body, even the external use of sage (especially clary) is not recommended for diseases of the lungs (asthma, especially) and the central nervous system, as well as during pregnancy.

Rating of branded cosmetics

Cosmetics for facial skin with sage

Famous brands have long chosen sage extract for their lines created to care for oily and problem skin. Therefore, it is very easy to find products in which it will be included in the composition. This conclusion can be made by studying this rating.

1. Olive face scrub - olive scrub. Mastic Spa (Greece). $29.
2. Phyto Code - face cream with cordyceps. TianDe (China). $10.4.
3. Deep cleansing - warming scrub. Dr. Konopka's (Estonia). $6.9.
4. Cream mask with violet. Charm Cleo (Russia). $5.9
5. Detox lavender + sage - cream scrub. Sunlight(Russia). $4.5.
6. Eye makeup remover foam. Natura Siberika (Russia). $4.3.
7. Mask Dress Code Blue - calming fabric mask. Mediheal (South Korea). $3.4.
8. Cleansing foam for oily and combination skin. Miracle basket (Russia). $2.9.
9. Syn-ake Lift Mask Pack - fabric lifting mask. Secret Key (South Korea). $1.4.
10. Dr. Herbarium- daily cream 45+ to reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. Belkosmex (Belarus). $1.1.

As you can see, the geography of producing countries is vast, and price range will allow everyone to choose the right option for themselves.

Application rules

Using sage for the face at home is not difficult. You just need to prepare the raw materials or purchase them at the pharmacy.

Collection of raw materials

1. The first harvest in the year of sowing is in early autumn.
2. Then it will be possible to harvest in two stages: in June-July (budding) or in September (fruit ripening).
3. In the first 2 years, only the lower leaves with petioles of about 20 mm are collected. Then you can harvest the entire above-ground part of the shoots.
4. Harvesting is done on sunny, dry days, closer to noon, when there is no longer a trace of dew left.
5. Dusty plants are washed with water and dried further.
6. You need to sort out the raw materials and remove all the damaged leaves.
7. Dry for about 2 weeks outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
8. Store for no more than 2 years in paper bags.

Application

1. For homemade masks, it is best to use the following varieties: nutmeg, medicinal or meadow. They have a concentration useful substances maximum.
2. Test the product on your wrist to see how your skin reacts to it.
3. If you feel unwell or dizzy during the procedure, you should wash the mask off your face and choose something else.
4. If you don't like the smell of clary sage (not everyone can tolerate it), try other varieties.
5. In recipes, try to use filtered or mineral water without gas.
6. Do not treat dermatological diseases with the help of this plant without the advice of a specialist.
7. If within 2 weeks acne or other cosmetic problems do not disappear, it makes sense to choose another plant.

Sage is not a panacea for acne. If the reason for their occurrence is internal diseases or improper skin care, even a plant that is so effective in combating rashes may be useless.

Recipes

How exactly to prepare a cream or mask for facial skin? A wide variety of recipes are at your service.

• Decoction

To prepare a decoction of sage, its leaves (can be fresh, or dried and crushed) in the amount of 1 tbsp. Pour a glass of hot water over spoons, boil and heat over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Extend simmering in a steam bath to 20-25 minutes. Strain. Cool.

• Taking a decoction orally for acne

Sage perfectly cleanses the intestines, and the cleanliness of the skin often depends on digestion. Therefore, dermatologists and therapists for the treatment of acne and boils on the face prescribe drinking a decoction of this herb orally twice a day, a glass.

• Rubbing

Wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in the broth every morning and evening. This natural tonic is recommended primarily for those with oily and problematic skin.

• Contrast compresses

Prepare one container with a hot (tolerant to the skin) decoction, the second with a cold one. Alternately soak cotton pads in them and apply to the eyelids to eliminate swelling and...

• Infusion

You need to take exactly 2 times more leaves than for the decoction - 2 tbsp. spoons. Pour into a thermos and pour a glass of boiling water. Leave for 2 hours. Strain. If you don’t have a thermos, cover the container with the liquid with a lid and wrap it in a towel, and extend the infusion time to 3 hours. The infusion can be used in the same recipes as those indicated for the decoction (take orally, make compresses, wipe the face). But it is more rich and concentrated.

• Oil

Sage oil has excellent moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is easy to prepare at home. For this it is better to use fresh leaves. They need to be finely chopped and filled exactly halfway into a glass liter jar. Then fill it completely to the top olive oil. Close tightly with a plastic lid. Leave it somewhere in the dark for 2 weeks. Squeeze the extract through cheesecloth.

If you purchase essential oil, you can add it to a cream or facial massage. This aromatherapy will remove signs of fatigue and...

• Cosmetic ice

If you pour the decoction or infusion into molds and leave it in the freezer overnight, the next morning you will have cosmetic ice at your disposal, which you can use to: wipe your face, thus getting rid of puffiness, or massage the skin around the eyes, eliminating dark circles and bags under the eyes.

• Steam bath

Sage is good to use before cleansing and scrubbing procedures. To do this, you need to bend over a container with a hot decoction or infusion and cover your head with a towel. You need to be extremely careful not to get burned by the fumes. 5-7 minutes is enough for the pores to open as much as possible and disinfect.

• Anti-wrinkle mask

Dilute the milk powder with the decoction to obtain a thick consistency.

• Soothing mask

Mix 5 drops each of sage and avocado oils. Add half a teaspoon of oily retinol and the same amount of buckwheat flour.

• Acne mask

Dilute a tablespoon of red or pink cosmetic clay decoction to obtain a thick consistency. Apply directly to inflamed areas.

• Lifting mask

Mix starch and milk powder in equal proportions. Pour homemade sage oil to obtain a consistency convenient for applying to the face.

• Drying mask for oily skin

Mix 50 ml of sage decoction with egg white and 50 grams of yeast.

Sage is an incredibly beneficial plant for facial skin that you need to know how to use correctly. If you discover all the facets of its medicinal and cosmetic properties, you can forever forget about many dermatological problems.

Sage or Salvia is an evergreen plant, the first mention of which was found in ancient Greek and Chinese records. Since ancient times, people have known the beneficial properties of this aromatic spice; it was added to food and taken to treat infertility, plague and nervous disorders. There are about a thousand species of Salvia, some of which are still widely used in cooking and perfumery. Most suitable for medical purposes medicinal type herbs, and in cosmetology they use another plant variety - nutmeg. The most common sage oil in this area is made from it, and its use on the face is especially effective. This essential oil has a special astringent effect that helps deep cleansing skin, which is why it is so valued by dermatologists.

Characteristics and composition

Clary sage contains carnosic and ursolic acids. These are one of the most effective and well-known antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and healing substances in cosmetology. They give the concentrate excellent healing properties and make him indispensable medicine for a variety of skin diseases. In addition, these acids protect the dermis of the face from harmful effects and ultraviolet rays.

The concentrate contains many vitamins, alkaloids, limonene, pinene, salvin.
Video about the beneficial properties of sage.

Effect on skin

The plant ether is a yellowish light liquid with an interesting pleasant smell. It is obtained from clary sage leaves by distillation.
Sage is suitable for skin types such as:

• Oily and combination.

Salvia essential oil can quickly remove sebaceous shine from the skin, perfectly cleanses and tightens pores. Regular use of the product helps normalize work sebaceous glands and prevents the appearance of acne and comedones.

• Mature and fading.

The regenerating properties of the elixir help restore weakened and damaged dermis. It significantly tightens the contours of the face, improves blood microcirculation in the cells, which promotes their rapid rejuvenation. Its use refreshes aging skin, evens out its color, and restores tone and elasticity to the dermis. Tired and weakened epidermis regains its former radiance and health.

In cosmetology for dry dermis, the product is best used in the composition fat masks and creams.

Therapeutic effect

Spice essential oil is used to treat some skin problems.

These include:

• Wrinkles. Clary sage is often used in cosmetology to combat wrinkles, as it has a smoothing and tightening effect.
• Pimples and blackheads. The use of the product helps dry out rashes, destroys microbes, prevents and relieves inflammation, irritation, and removes suppuration.
• Scars and scars. The strong healing properties of the concentrate help get rid of even old, deep scars. Salvia accelerates blood circulation in damaged tissues, which contributes to their gradual destruction.
• Skin diseases. Using the concentrate, eczema, ulcers, various dermatitis, and ulcers are cured. Essential oil of this herbs heals wounds, cuts and burns well.

Effective recipes

Attention:

Use of the elixir in pure form possible only for the treatment of wounds, scars and pimples, and only in small quantities.

Concentrated clary sage can be added to your usual caring cosmetics - 3-4 drops per one-time amount of cream or mask.

An anti-acne mask is prepared from 2 tbsp. l. chopped boiled apple, a teaspoon of lemon juice, to which is added the essential oil of Salvia and rosemary - 5 drops each. The mass is kept on the skin for 20–30 minutes.

For effective mask from deep wrinkles take 1 tablespoon of medicinal herbs: clary sage, chamomile, lavender. Boiling water is added to them until they become creamy. The mixture is infused, cooled and Salvia ether – 6 drops – is added to it. The mixture is kept for 15 minutes. When applying the mask, you should avoid the area around the eyes.

A tonic for cleansing the face is prepared from an infused decoction of lavender, to which an ether of medicinal herbs is added. Take 5-7 drops of essential oil per 100 grams of liquid.

For a rejuvenating mask for dry skin, you will need ground oatmeal - 1 tbsp. l., 2 fresh strawberries and 2 tbsp. l. yogurt. Grind the ingredients and stir. Add 1 tsp to the mixture. honey, 2 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 drop each of clary sage and rosemary concentrates. Leave the mask on the face and neck for 20 minutes, then wash off.

Regenerating lotion for oily dermis is prepared from 100 ml rose water, to which Salvia essential oil is added and tea tree– 5 drops. You can wipe your skin with this product every day.

For oily skin, you can prepare a normalizing face mask from 1 tbsp. l. white clay, kiwi pulp and lemon juice– 1 tsp each Add Salvia essential oil to the mixture - 6 drops. You need to use the product once a week, leaving it on your face for 20 minutes.

Terms of use

Before use, Salvia essential oil must be tested for inside hands. If it does not occur allergic reactions– it can be used on the face.

The use of etherol is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, people with high blood pressure. The use of the product for people suffering from epilepsy is prohibited.

Attention:

You should not combine Salvia with alcohol, or use it before getting behind the wheel - its relaxing properties can affect concentration.

You will learn about the healing properties of the oil from the video.

Every woman, regardless of age, wants to feel beautiful and attractive.

Unfortunately, time sooner or later takes its toll, leaving an imprint on the face in the form of wrinkles.

The skin loses its original firmness and elasticity, and the reflection in the mirror is less and less pleasing.

Getting rid of wrinkles can sometimes be difficult, and the best way out is to use products that can slow down the aging process.

A common and favorite method in cosmetology for many women is the use of various essential essences.

How it works?

The combination of several types of oils has a more noticeable effect.

Thus, lavender oil for wrinkles, used simultaneously with sage oil, has the effect of smoothing the skin and can significantly improve the appearance of wrinkles.

Adding these oils to any moisturizer or nourishing cream will give the skin healthy looking and shine.

Masks with sage oil for face

For maximum effectiveness, you should use one of the following masks once a week, having previously done a tolerance test for each component.

Two drops of oil grape seeds mix with two drops of sage oil. Apply to face and neck. After 40 minutes, clean your face with a cotton pad and apply any moisturizer.

This mask quickly smoothes out expression wrinkles and tones the skin.

In winter, the skin experiences additional stress.

You can pamper your face with the following composition: mix the pulp of half an avocado with a teaspoon, add two drops of sage oil.

Steam your face under warm shower, apply the composition and wait 20 minutes. After using the mask, your facial skin will become less susceptible to temperature changes and the risk of chapping and frostbite will be reduced.

For those with problem skin increased fat content a mask will do, which contains components that narrow pores.

Perfect fit White clay, one tablespoon must be mixed with a spoonful of kiwi pulp, lemon juice and 5 - 6 drops of sage oil. Keep on your face for at least 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.

To achieve a whitening effect, use parsley juice. A teaspoon of juice is mixed with three drops of lavender essential oil and applied to the face.

This procedure lightens freckles and age spots and helps get rid of signs of inflammation and acne.

To combat free radicals and dullness, use a mask that includes apple pulp, rosemary and sage oil.

Chop a small apple, add 5 drops of each type of oil and mix until smooth. Keep on face for 15 – 20 minutes, then rinse and moisturize skin light cream consistency.

It should be borne in mind that each person’s skin is individual and reacts to cosmetic preparations unpredictable.

That is why before using any essential oil, a test for possible allergic reactions is required.

A small amount of oil is applied to the bend of the elbow and left for at least half an hour.

If there is no burning sensation or other signs of intolerance to the product, essential oil can be used.

Obviously, in the fight for beauty, all available means are good.

By giving preference, you can be sure of a stable and long-term effect, without causing harm to the environment.

Benefit essential oils, which makes them indispensable in the difficult task of maintaining youth and beauty.

Sage is an effective remedy for clean and healthy facial skin. It would seem that it could be simpler and more effective than means, whose effectiveness has been tested for centuries?

Hippocrates also called sage a “sacred herb,” probably referring to its amazing healing properties. Even the name of the sage plant itself is interpreted from ancient Greek as “sun and health.”

Sage is a unique keeper of many useful, and often necessary, especially for female body, substances. Sage decoction is recommended for maintaining health and beauty for women after 30-35 years of age.

But besides this, in modern world The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, antiseptic and astringent properties of this plant are very valuable. They allow the widespread use of sage for the face in cosmetology and dermatology practice.

Medicinal sage preparations are available at the pharmacy, but at home use sage on the face to ensure a clean and healthy skin, will not be difficult. This is exactly what we will talk about in today’s article Beauty Pantry.

Considering all the listed cosmetic properties of sage, it is easy to assume that it is recommended to use it in the care of oily, combination, problem skin in order to cleanse it of acne and inflammation.

But, as you know, best care– this is prevention, so sage for the face in low concentration is suitable for normal and even dry skin prone to acne and inflammation. At the same time, we should never forget that diversity cosmetic recipes based on medicinal sage does not eliminate the need integrated approach to solving the problem.

So, it’s no secret that pimples and blackheads on the skin can be a consequence improper care behind the skin and as an indicator of disease in the body. In the latter case, sage for clear skin person will become a faithful assistant, but not the main means of salvation.

Traditional medicine knows a recipe in which sage, by normalizing metabolism in the body, promotes proper operation gastrointestinal tract, which consequently leads to quality cleaning skin. Only in combination with other components (even natural ones) does sage for the face have pronounced effectiveness.

In home beauty recipes, these can be herbal infusions: chamomile flowers and, birch leaves and nettle leaves, as well as natural honey or essential oils.

A popular recipe is in equal proportions of birch and sage (2-3 tablespoons each) and pour boiling water (400-500 ml) over the herbs. Leave for 10-15 minutes, take two glasses a day of the prepared decoction - morning and evening. With systematic use of the decoction, the healing effects of herbs on the body will certainly be reflected on external condition Your skin.

Just remember: medicinal herbs have high biological activity, have contraindications and side effects, therefore, before taking it, you should consult a specialist.

Recipe 3. Rejuvenating sage face mask

To prepare the mask, you will need to dilute the sage decoction (2-3 tablespoons of the herb per glass of boiling water) with dry milk to a creamy consistency. Mix thoroughly and apply to face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with water at room temperature.

Recipe 4. Sage for puffy eyes

In this recipe, the Beauty Pantry recommends you contrast compresses from a weak sage decoction (2 tablespoons per glass of water) to the area around the eyes. At first cotton pad it is necessary to moisten in a warm broth, applying it to the eyelids for 30-60 seconds, then in a cool one. Repeat the procedure 3-5 times.

Recipe 5. Steam bath to cleanse the skin

Another great one with sage, used to cleanse and tone the skin: 1 tablespoon medicinal herbs– inflorescences of chamomile and linden blossom, sage, birch leaves, mint and willow, as well as oak bark pour 1-1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil. Boil the herbs over low heat and at the same time steam the skin over the steam (but not so close as to burn your face).

Finally, wipe the skin with tonic and apply a light cream or face mask. Steam bath dilates blood vessels, cleanses the skin, helps get rid of blackheads. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times a month.