Natural facial cosmetics are not a luxury, but a quality skin care product available to every summer resident. No need to run to the cosmetics store, the main ingredients can be found in your garden!
Organic cosmetics are a trend in modern skin and hair care. It is not so easy to find a complete replacement for natural remedies, and it is not always possible to purchase high-quality cosmetics. Here are recipes for homemade facial cosmetics based on the fruit beloved by many.
The benefits of apples
The benefits of apples for our skin and body are very extensive:
- They contain a large amount of vitamins;
- Strengthen skin protection from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation;
- Reduce the risk of malignant tumors;
- Increases skin tone and gives it a healthy tone;
- Allows you to reduce the amount of acne;
- Improves hair condition.
Let's take a closer look at each useful property.
What are the benefits of apple components for our face?
The apple face mask is suitable for all women, regardless of age and skin type. When used, it has the same positive effect on young and mature skin.
It is worth noting! Apples are considered an affordable fruit that can prolong youth. But when using, you need to take into account that the sweet variety is suitable for dry and thin skin, but the sour variety is suitable for normal, oily and combination skin.
The beneficial properties of apples include:
- They have versatility. This means that they can be safely used for any type of skin. Fruits are usually used as the base of masks, and other natural ingredients can be added to enhance the effect;
- Provide quick results. Apple-based products will have a positive effect almost immediately, but it will take two weeks to achieve a visible result;
- Natural composition. Fruits contain many beneficial elements. Among the main ones are B vitamins, folic acid, C, E, P, carotene and many others. They have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, increase its elasticity and firmness;
- They have a strong healing effect. Apples improve the appearance of the skin, eliminate wrinkles, accelerate wound healing, normalize metabolism, heal microcracks and eliminate inflammation;
- They have peeling properties. These fruits cleanse pores of impurities. When using them, acne, pimples, and blackheads are completely eliminated. Completely exfoliate the dead layer of the epidermis.
The above properties and qualities confirm the high benefits of apples. They are truly necessary to improve the health of the body and maintain the external beauty of the body. Containing a complete set of vitamins nourishes the skin and restores its damage.
Vitamin profile of apples
Apples contain high concentrations of vitamins B and C, as well as slightly less other vitamins. They are also rich in antioxidants and micro-macronutrients.
Let's take a look at what vitamins are present in this wonderful fruit. It’s worth noting right away that we will indicate those vitamins whose concentration exceeds 0.01 mg.
Vitamins and Minerals | Concentration |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.03 mg |
Vitamin B5 | 0.06 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg |
Vitamin C | 9 mg |
Vitamin PP | 0.4 mg |
Chlorine | 3 mg |
Potassium | 268 mg |
Iron | 3.5 mg |
Magnesium | 8 mg |
Phosphorus | 12 mg |
Sulfur | 6 mg |
As you can judge from the table above, apples have an excellent vitamin composition, and therefore have amazing properties and undeniable benefits for our beauty.
Indications for use, effectiveness
Apple masks are effective for solving problems with any type of epidermis. The recipe is selected depending on the purpose, using natural additional ingredients.
For dry or combination flaky skin, apples in masks are combined with nutritional ingredients:
- cottage cheese;
- cosmetic oils;
- honey;
- egg yolk, etc.
During the procedure, the skin is cleansed of dead cells, while simultaneously receiving complete hydration and nutrition.
Wanting to get rid of acne, green apple puree is combined with egg white and cosmetic clay.
Fading skin is tightened by combining the fruits with the following ingredients:
- starch;
- aloe juice;
- pharmacy vitamins.
For oily type, masks are supplemented with:
- raw potatoes;
- kefir;
- salt.
These products normalize sebum secretion, preventing the formation of acne.
For normal skin, masks with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients are suitable:
- glycerin;
- sour cream;
- oatmeal, etc.
The effect after the mask becomes noticeable after 5 procedures at a frequency of 2-3 times every 7 days. The recommended course is 10-12 sessions.
Apple gives healthy skin color
This fruit contains antioxidants that help in cell restoration, rejuvenation, and maintaining healthy skin color. Face mask using green apple , due to the pectins contained in the composition, deeply moisturizes the skin and helps eliminate the appearance of fine wrinkles, improving skin texture. You can also wipe your face with an apple every morning, which will have a toning and tightening effect.
Thanks to fruit acids, green apple has excellent whitening and exfoliating properties, which can help fight freckles. Organic acids also help strengthen small blood vessels and reduce the visibility of spider veins. The apple peeling effect is achieved by applying fresh apple pulp to the skin; you can also wipe your face with apple cider vinegar, which perfectly brightens the skin. All you need to do is dip a cotton pad in apple cider vinegar diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio and wipe your face with it.
However, please note that apple cider vinegar must be natural, and not table vinegar, which is flavored. It has a very specific smell that stays on your skin for some time. Also avoid applying vinegar to the delicate skin around the eyes and dry, chapped skin.
Apple masks for dry skin
You can moisturize and nourish dry skin with one of the following masks made from natural ingredients.
Mask “Apple in sour cream”
You will need : 1 apple, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp. sour cream, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.
Cooking . Finely grate the apple, add the yolk, sour cream and butter, mix thoroughly. Apply an even layer to your face and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm and then cold water.
Mask “Juice mixture”
You will need : 1 tbsp. apple, tomato, carrot, plum, cabbage and raspberry juices.
Cooking . Mix all the juices, soak several cotton pads in the mixture and place them on your face. Leave the mask on for 25 minutes, periodically moistening the cotton wool with the mixture. Then wipe your face with a dry cloth or cotton pad.
Any mask should be applied to cleansed skin in an even, dense layer, making circular massaging movements from the nose towards the chin and temples.
Mask “Honey and cream”
You will need : 1 tbsp. applesauce, 1 tbsp. butter, 1 tsp. honey, 1 yolk.
Cooking . Mix the puree with butter, beat the honey with the yolk, mix all the ingredients. Apply the mask to your face, leave for 20-30 minutes, then wipe your face with a paper napkin.
Mask “Nourishing”
You will need: 1 tbsp. vegetable/olive oil, 1 apple.
Preparation. Finely grate the apple, mix the puree with butter. Apply the resulting paste to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Apple against skin imperfections
With regular consumption of apples, the problem will look better. Moreover, regular consumption of the fruit helps control and prevent acne. This way, the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines can be reduced by simply applying apple juice to the affected area of the skin.
In addition, it also eliminates dark circles under the eyes, of course, not as good as parsley, but if it is not there, then you need to place apple slices under the eyes, this will reduce the swelling that occurs due to water retention in the body.
Apple cider vinegar, even diluted, should never be applied under the eyes! Since the skin of the eyelids is very thin and delicate, it can cause burns and irritation. If apple juice gets into your eyes, rinse them with plenty of water.
Apple masks for oily skin
Regular use of masks prepared according to these recipes will help correct the functioning of the sebaceous glands, remove oily shine, and make the skin more matte.
Mask for matte skin
You will need: 2 tbsp. potato starch, 1 tsp. burdock root juice, 2 tbsp. applesauce (preferably from a sour apple).
Preparation. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply the mask to your face. After 20 minutes, rinse with cool water.
“Lemon-apple” mask
You will need: 1 apple, 1 egg white, 10 drops of lemon juice.
Preparation. Finely grate the apple, add juice and protein, stir. Apply the mask to your face, excluding the area around the eyes. After 20 minutes, rinse with warm and then cold water.
Homemade natural apple masks should be used immediately after preparation. They cannot be stored - the apple mass quickly oxidizes and darkens, losing its beneficial properties.
Pore tightening mask
You will need: 1 egg white, 1 tsp. apple juice.
Preparation. Beat the egg white, adding apple juice drop by drop. Apply to face, leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Anti-acne mask
You will need: 1 egg white, 1 tbsp. milk, 1 tbsp. applesauce, 1 tsp. Sahara.
Preparation. Mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply the mask to your face, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Eliminates hair problems
The benefits of apples for hair can hardly be overestimated, since apples contain several natural compounds that are excellent for hair growth and strengthening.
These natural compounds are presented in the form of organic acids, namely:
- Apple acid;
- Lemon acid;
- Wine acid;
- Chlogenic acid;
- And uroslovic acid.
A paste made from the pulp and skin of green apple works wonders when it comes to eliminating dandruff. This paste can be used as shampoo. With regular use, the fruits strengthen the hair structure, improve growth and prevent hair loss. In fact, apple is an excellent fruit for those suffering from baldness, thinning or brittle hair.
Apple masks for aging skin
The main purpose of the following masks is to increase the elasticity and firmness of facial skin. By improving blood circulation, as well as stimulating collagen production, the skin looks tightened and the complexion is evened out.
Mask “Apple-Carrot”
You will need: 1 apple, 1 carrot.
Preparation. Finely grate the carrots and apple and mix. Apply an even layer on your face, after 20 minutes, rinse off the mask with water, and lubricate your face with moisturizer.
Mask “Curd and chamomile”
You will need: 1 tbsp. chamomile flowers, 2 tbsp. apple juice, 2 tbsp. cottage cheese, 1 tbsp. sour cream, 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Preparation. Pour chamomile with 1 glass of water, boil for 20 minutes over low heat, then strain. Add the remaining ingredients to the broth and stir. Apply to face, neck and décolleté. After 20 minutes, rinse off the mask with water or chamomile decoction, and lubricate the skin with regular cream.
One of the simplest apple masks is grated apple paste. It is kept on the face for 15-20 minutes, after which it is washed off with cool water and the skin is lubricated with moisturizer. This “lazy” mask refreshes and tones the skin well.
Baked apple mask
You will need: 1 baked apple, 1 tsp. honey, olive oil.
Preparation. Grind the apple with honey, add a few drops of oil. Apply for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Treatment of skin diseases and collagen production
Another important benefit of apple for skin is its ability to eliminate various skin diseases. Some of the common skin problems that can be treated with apple are sores and boils. However, it is worth noting that only fresh apple pulp has a large amount of organic acids, which have peeling, exfoliating, antiseptic and antioxidant effects.
In addition to all of the above, I would like to add that apples help the body produce collagen, which is a structural protein found in the connective tissues of the body. It is collagen that provides skin elasticity. The importance of collagen is undeniable, because it is found not only in the skin, but also in:
- Cornea;
- Cartilage;
- Bones;
- And blood vessels.
Vitamin C and iron present in apple not only help in collagen production. According to biochemistry, iron is absorbed much better when paired with vitamin C, improving the hematopoietic function of the body, which has a beneficial effect on complexion and overall well-being. For cosmetic and food purposes, we recommend using not the sweetest varieties of apples, but those with a slight sourness.
Apple masks for all skin types
These masks have a general effect on the skin of the face: they remove signs of fatigue, tone and nourish, which is useful for both normal and combination, dry or oily skin. As a result of regular use, the skin will look radiant and fresh.
“Custard” mask
You will need: 1/2 cup milk, 1 apple.
Preparation. Chop the apple and dilute with hot milk until pureed, stir. When the mass has cooled down a little, apply it to your face and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Mask "Starch"
You will need: 1 egg white, 1 tsp. potato starch, 1 apple.
Preparation. Finely grate the apple and mix with the remaining ingredients. Leave on your face for 20-25 minutes, rinse with warm, then cold water.
To reduce dark circles under the eyes, mix 2 tbsp. cottage cheese and 2 tbsp. apple juice. Divide the mass into 2 parts, place each in a separate gauze bag and place on closed eyes for 5-10 minutes.
Mask "Vitamin"
You will need: 2 tablets of ascorbic acid, 1/2 apple, 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp. vegetable oil.
Preparation. Grind the tablets, mix with chopped apple and other ingredients. Apply to face, rinse with cool water after 30 minutes.
Mask "Sunny"
You will need: 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk, 1 apple.
Preparation. Beat the yolk with honey, mix with the grated apple. Leave the mask on your face for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
- APPLE-BASED MASKS FOR DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES
- MASKS FOR DRY SKIN
- SOURCREAM APPLE MASK
- YOLK-APPLE MASK
- NOURISHING MASK
- CONTRACTING AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MASK
- APPLE-CRANBERRY MASK
- NOURISHING MASK WITH OAT FLAKES
- MASK FOR AGING SKIN
- APPLE-HONEY MASK
- MASKS FOR OILY SKIN
- COOK-APPLE MASK
- CLEANSING MASK
- MASK FOR POROUS SKIN
- MASK FOR AGING SKIN
- MOISTURIZING MASK
- YEAST MASK
- MASKS FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
- ASSORTED
- ANTI-WRINKLE MASK
- HONEY MASK FOR AGING SKIN
- WINTER MASK
- COOK MOISTURIZING MIXTURE
- APPLE MASSAGE
- ROMAN MASK
- CAROTENE MASK
- SWEDISH MASK
- APPLE-HONEY MASK
- APPLICATION OF APPLE JUICE, APPLE TINCTURES, TINCTURES AND DECOTIONS
- APPLE JUICE IN COSMETOLOGY
- MASK FOR PROBLEM SKIN
- MASK FOR DRY SKIN
- MASK FOR OILY SKIN
- REFRESHING COMPRESS
- INfusions, tinctures and decoctions
- APPLE-CUCUMBER TINCTURE
- BATH FOR HANDS AND LEGS
- INFUSION FOR AGING SKIN
- INfusion FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
- TINCTURE FOR OILY SKIN
- DECOFFECTION FOR WEATHERED SKIN
- APPLE-HERBAL TINCTURE
- APPLE BASED HAIR MASKS
- CARE PRODUCTS FOR DRY HAIR
- STRENGTHENING MIXTURE
- NUTRITIONAL COMPRESS
- APPLE BASED MIXTURE
- CARE PRODUCTS FOR OILY HAIR
- HAIR WASH
- RINSE FOR DARK HAIR
- RINSE FOR LIGHT HAIR
- STRENGTHENING MIXTURE
- LEMON-APPLE WATER
- CARE PRODUCTS FOR NORMAL HAIR
- NOURISHING MASK AND RINSE
- RINSE FOR LIGHT HAIR
- TINCTURE FOR LIGHT HAIR
- DEVOTION FOR DARK HAIR
- APPLE MIXTURES FOR DANDRUFF AND BALDING
- HAIR LOSS CARE
- MIXTURE FOR SEVERE HAIR LOSS
CHAPTER IV. USING APPLES FOR COSMETIC PURPOSES
APPLE-BASED MASKS FOR DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES
If they say about the eyes that they are the “mirror of the soul,” then about the skin we can say that it is the “mirror of the body,” since by its condition one can judge the health and age of a woman, so she should try to do everything possible to ensure that her skin is smooth, tender and had a pleasant healthy color. Take care of your skin, especially since it is feminine, which means, just like women, it loves attention and care.
The simplest, most affordable and very effective means of caring for it are cosmetic masks. This ancient remedy, when used regularly, makes a woman even more attractive. To prepare masks, it is not at all necessary to look for some exotic fruits or very rare ingredients; it is enough to pay attention to those products that are usually on hand. Milk, sour cream, eggs, honey - with their help you can take care of your skin no worse than the most expensive cosmetics. But among the fruits that are often present in masks, we recommend paying attention to the apple.
It may not be well known to everyone, but it has excellent cosmetic properties. Even in ancient times, various apple masks were widely used, which carefully care for the skin, nourishing and moisturizing it. But in order to have the desired effect, you need to be able to choose and apply the mask correctly, otherwise you can not only expect the desired effect, but the condition of the skin may worsen.
Before applying the mask, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin of decorative cosmetics, dust and day cream. First you should remove decorative cosmetics. To do this, you must first “melt” it with a small amount of cream or cosmetic milk. When removing makeup, the cream does not need to be rubbed or beaten into the skin. Take a little amount of it onto your fingertips and apply it to your face with light movements of both hands. Then wipe with a cotton swab or light cloth and treat with lotion or tonic. Once a week, it is recommended to massage your face and neck with a special round brush dipped in soapy water.
Afterwards, you can start applying a cosmetic mask, but this process also has its own tricks and rules. It should be applied to the entire face, leaving the skin around the eyes and eyelids untouched. In these places she is very tender and sensitive, so she needs to be spared. It is better to lubricate the areas around the eyes and eyelids with a thin layer of nourishing cream before applying the mask. It should be remembered that not only the face, but also the neck needs careful care. Caring for her should begin at the age of 24–26. When applying the mask to your face, apply it to your neck. It doesn’t take very long for the mask to absorb or dry and have an effect on the skin, so try to spend it lying down, relaxing all the muscles of the face and neck. In this position, the mask is more effective.
MASKS FOR DRY SKIN
SOURCREAM APPLE MASK
Finely grate one fresh apple and one cucumber. Add one tablespoon of thick sour cream and mix everything well. Apply the mask to your face and neck for 15–20 minutes. It has a light whitening and refreshing effect.
YOLK-APPLE MASK
Take the yolk of one egg, mix with one tablespoon of sour cream and add one small apple, grated on a fine grater. Apply a thin layer to face and neck. After 20 minutes, rinse off first with warm, then with cold water.
NOURISHING MASK
Grate 1-2 apples on a fine grater, add one tablespoon of sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon of honey. The mask nourishes and moisturizes the skin well. Apply it on your face and neck for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
CONTRACTING AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MASK
Grate two or three small apples on a fine grater. Mix the apple mixture with one tablespoon of milk. Apply it to your face and neck for 15 minutes, then remove the remaining mask with a napkin and rinse your face with water, preferably boiled or with one teaspoon of boric acid added to a bowl of water.
APPLE-CRANBERRY MASK
Grind the yolk of one egg with 1/2 spoon of olive oil, add 5 drops of cranberry juice and one grated apple. Apply the mask to your skin and wait at least 15 minutes. Then rinse off the mixture first with warm, then with cold water.
NOURISHING MASK WITH OAT FLAKES
Take one egg yolk and add 1/2 teaspoon of honey to it. Mix well, add 3 drops of vegetable oil, 9-10 drops of lemon juice. Beat the resulting mixture well until a thick foam forms. After this, add 1 teaspoon of ground oatmeal and one or two grated apples. Oatmeal can be ground in a coffee grinder. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and neck for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This mask nourishes, cleanses the skin and regulates water balance.
MASK FOR AGING SKIN
Take one egg yolk and mash it with 5 teaspoons of almond bran. Then add a little milk and one fresh grated apple. As a result, you should have a mass of medium thickness. Apply it for 1–1.5 hours, then rinse with warm water. While the mask is in effect, the face must remain motionless.
APPLE-HONEY MASK
Grate half an apple on a fine grater, add 1 tbsp. l. honey, 1 egg yolk and 1 tsp. any vegetable oil. Mash all ingredients well until smooth. Apply to face and neck for 20–25 minutes. After removal, wash with warm water, then rinse with cold water.
MASKS FOR OILY SKIN
COOK-APPLE MASK
You will need some fresh cottage cheese and two medium-sized apples. Grate the apples on a fine grater and mix with cottage cheese to form a homogeneous mass. Apply it on your face and neck for 15–20 minutes, then rinse off first with warm, then cold water.
CLEANSING MASK
Beat the white of one egg into a thick foam. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and half a grated apple. Mix everything well and apply to your face and neck. After 20 minutes, the mask can be removed with a napkin and rinse the skin with warm water.
MASK FOR POROUS SKIN
For oily skin, to cleanse the pores, it is good to use the following mask: take 1-2 tablespoons of bodyagi and mix with a 3% solution of boric acid. It will turn out to be a paste. Then add one grated fresh apple, stir and gently rub into the skin. After 15–20 minutes, the mask can be washed off, but always with cold water.
MASK FOR AGING SKIN
Beat the white of one egg and add 1 tsp. honey, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and 1 grated apple. Mix everything well. When applying the mixture to your face, do not forget that your neck also needs care. After 15–20 minutes, remove the mask with a paper towel and rinse your skin with water at room temperature.
MOISTURIZING MASK
Grate one small apple on a fine grater. Then beat the white of one egg into a thick foam and combine with the apple mixture. Mix everything well and apply the mask to your face and neck for 10-15 minutes.
YEAST MASK
Take one teaspoon of yeast and stir it with one tablespoon of milk, then add one grated apple. The mask is applied for 15–20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
MASKS FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
ASSORTED
This mask is especially useful for people with combination skin types. Cut thin slices of tomato, cucumber and one small apple. Place tomato slices on your cheeks, cucumber on your forehead and nose, and an apple on your neck, chin and nose. The mask should be kept on for 20 minutes, then removed and rinsed with water at room temperature.
ANTI-WRINKLE MASK
The following mask has an excellent effect on aging skin: 1 tsp. mix honey with 1 tsp. vegetable oil, 1 grated apple and 1 tsp. rowan juice. Apply a thin layer to face and neck. Wait 15 minutes, then remove the mixture from the skin with a cotton swab or napkin. Finally, rinse with cool water.
HONEY MASK FOR AGING SKIN
If you begin to notice the first small wrinkles on your face or neck, then a honey mask with an apple will help you. Take some honey, mix with one grated apple and apply the mixture in a thin layer on the skin. Leave for 3-4 minutes, then remove with a cotton swab dipped in warm milk.
WINTER MASK
In winter, the skin often takes on a grayish tint. To get rid of it and give it a fresh look and pleasant color, you need to use a special mask, which can be prepared without much difficulty even in winter, when it is difficult to find the necessary ingredients. Take 2 tablespoons of fresh cottage cheese and grind with one egg yolk. Then add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide and one grated fresh or soaked apple. Mix everything well and apply a thin layer to your face. Wait 10-15 minutes and rinse with cool water. After removing the mask, we recommend rinsing your skin with very cold water and lubricating it with a nourishing cream.
COOK MOISTURIZING MIXTURE
Take 3 tbsp. l. cottage cheese, add 1/2 teaspoon of avocado oil, a little vanilla powder and one grated apple. Mix everything well and apply to the skin for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with cool water. The mixture should only be stored in the refrigerator.
APPLE MASSAGE
For those who have small wrinkles on their forehead, the following massage will be useful: take half an apple and, with the cut side, massage your forehead in a circular motion from left to right for two to three minutes. Juice will be released from the apple, which will form a mask. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.
ROMAN MASK
Mash two tablespoons of green peas well, add a tablespoon of whey and one small apple, grated on a coarse grater. Stir the mixture until a paste forms and apply to your face. After 15 minutes, the mask can be washed off with cold water.
CAROTENE MASK
Finely grate one small carrot, add one finely chopped apple and one teaspoon of olive oil. Then combine with one egg white and add a little starch. Apply the mask to your face and neck and wash off after 15–20 minutes.
SWEDISH MASK
Boil one potato in its skin, peel and mash. Add milk, a small apple, cut into strips, and one egg yolk. Place the finished mixture in a water bath for 30 minutes. Apply the mask to your face and cover with a thick cloth. After 15 minutes, remove it and rinse your face with warm water.
APPLE-HONEY MASK
Take one egg yolk, add a few drops of olive or any other vegetable oil and mix. Leave the mixture for a while to thicken. Then add a teaspoon of honey and mix well again. Then combine the resulting mixture with half an apple, grated on a fine grater, and add a little potato flour. Apply the mask carefully with your fingertips. After 20 minutes, remove it with a cotton swab soaked in water at room temperature, then rinse your face with cold water.
APPLICATION OF APPLE JUICE, APPLE TINCTURES, TINCTURES AND DECOTIONS
In addition to apple masks, which are prepared mainly from grated or finely chopped fresh apples, apple juice is an excellent cosmetic product, which contains many useful components that have a wonderful effect on the skin. It is used in the production of some cosmetic masks. But apple peels make excellent decoctions, infusions and tinctures. We will tell you exactly how to prepare them and how to use apple juice in this section.
APPLE JUICE IN COSMETOLOGY
APPLE JUICE COMPRESS
Apple juice is very useful for wiping your face. Soak a piece of cotton wool in it, wipe your entire face and leave the resulting mask for about 30 minutes. Then wipe your face with a cotton swab dipped in warm milk.
MASK FOR PROBLEM SKIN
For problem skin, it is very good to use the following mixture: mix onion and apple juice in equal proportions. Wipe your skin with this lotion morning and evening. But keep in mind that the juices must be fresh!
MASK FOR DRY SKIN
For pale, thin and dry skin, it is very useful to use the following composition. Mix apple juice, honey and lecithin in equal quantities. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and neck.
MASK FOR OILY SKIN
This mask is an excellent whitening agent used for oily skin with enlarged pores. Take one egg and separate the white from the yolk. Beat the egg whites into a thick foam and add one teaspoon each of lemon and apple juice. Apply the mask to your face and neck.
REFRESHING COMPRESS
Apple-sour cream compress has a very good effect on the skin. Squeeze the juice from three to four apples, strain it and add 2 tbsp. l. fresh sour cream or cream. Then take gauze and soak it in the mixture. Apply to face for 15 minutes, then remove and rinse face with cool water. This procedure refreshes the skin very well.
INfusions, tinctures and decoctions
APPLE-CUCUMBER TINCTURE
To begin, select a suitable vessel in which to infuse the mixture. Then grate several small apples and cucumbers so that the vessel is 4/5 full. Add 1/5 volume of vodka. You need to infuse the resulting mixture for 10 days, then strain the tincture and wipe your face every evening.
BATH FOR HANDS AND LEGS
Pour a tablespoon of crushed oak bark and the peel of one apple with a small amount of water and put on fire. You need to boil for 10–15 minutes, after which you should cool. Then pour the liquid into a glass and squeeze out the rest. Combine the resulting decoction with one glass of vodka and 1/2 glass of table vinegar. Use as a bath for your hands and feet in the summer to protect them from sweating.
INFUSION FOR AGING SKIN
Take one tablespoon each of chopped apple peel, dill and linden blossom. Pour two glasses of boiling water and keep for 2 hours. Then the infusion should be filtered and used to wipe the face and neck before bed.
INfusion FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
For the infusion you will need: one tablespoon each of dried rose petals, sage, chamomile, mint, chopped parsley, plantain, aloe and the peel of one apple. Mix all ingredients and place in a glass container with a tight lid. Pour one tablespoon of the resulting mixture with one glass of boiling water and leave in a warm place for about two hours. Then strain and wipe the infusion on the skin of your face and neck in the morning and evening instead of washing your face.
TINCTURE FOR OILY SKIN
Pour two tablespoons of oatmeal with a glass of water, boil, add one teaspoon of salt and let cool. Wash your face with the resulting decoction and rinse it with the following tincture: take the peels of sour apples and lemon peels. Finely chop everything and fill with warm water. Leave for two hours. It is especially good to use this product if you have small acne on your facial skin.
DECOFFECTION FOR WEATHERED SKIN
For thin skin prone to redness, a decoction of fresh apple peel and herbs will be very useful. Take one tablespoon of a mixture of parsley, chamomile, plantain, mint and the peel of one or two apples. Pour the ingredients with one glass of boiling water and leave for one hour. Then the resulting decoction should be strained and the remainder squeezed out. It is used in the form of compresses. Afterwards, the skin should be lubricated with cream or warm vegetable oil.
APPLE-HERBAL TINCTURE
For the tincture you will need: one tablespoon of mallow, linden blossom, one spoon of honey and finely chopped peel of two small apples. Pour all the ingredients into a glass of water and boil with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Then the mixture should sit for another 10 minutes. Then it should be strained and poured into a glass vessel. Use the tincture after you remove your makeup and wash your face. Soak a cotton pad in it, squeeze it lightly and wipe your face and neck before going to bed.
APPLE BASED HAIR MASKS
Healthy and shiny hair is an integral part of beauty and an indicator of your health. But not every person can boast of their hair. Even thick and pleasant by nature, they lose their attractiveness if poorly or improperly cared for. You can restore and strengthen them using various ready-made products, but you can also prepare them yourself. They have been known since ancient times, so they are already proven and effective. The ones with an apple base are very common. Apples contain a large amount of vitamins and nutrients that have a beneficial effect on hair and scalp. To better understand which product is right for you, you must first find out what type they are.
Dry hair is brittle, splitting at the ends, often without shine. They need to be well nourished, protected from sun exposure, and preferably not bleached or blow-dried. Dry hair can be from nature or from a lack of vitamins, frequent coloring or perm. This type of hair needs to be washed once every 10 days and an apple nutritional mixture applied once a month.
Oily hair loses its fluffiness very quickly and becomes greasy within 2–4 days after washing. This occurs due to excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands or oily seborrhea. They may be like this from birth, during puberty, or much later. They need to be washed once every 2-4 days as they become dirty. Afterwards, rinse with the addition of infusion of apples and various medicinal herbs.
Those with normal hair are happy people. But such hair in our time, with the modern rhythm of life, is quite rare. They can be washed once a week. They don't split ends or become greasy within 6-8 days. But even this type of hair requires careful care and attention.
The most famous and widely used hair care methods are washing and combing. But not everyone knows about rinsing hair with various infusions and applying nourishing and strengthening mixtures, and if they do know, then rarely does anyone use them regularly. And in vain! After all, this can radically change their appearance and cope with dandruff and hair loss. We offer you recipes for some apple-based rinses and mixtures that will give your hair a healthy look and shine.
CARE PRODUCTS FOR DRY HAIR
STRENGTHENING MIXTURE
For thin, split ends and dry hair, it is good to use the following mixture: take approximately equal quantities of grated apple, spinach and lemon zest. Mix all ingredients and apply to hair and scalp for 20 1–0–30 minutes. Then rinse with plenty of warm water and, if necessary, wash with a small amount of shampoo for dry hair.
NUTRITIONAL COMPRESS
Pour some soybean or olive oil into a small saucepan and heat it in a water bath. Add a teaspoon each of lemon and apple juice. Rub the resulting mixture well into the scalp, put on a plastic cap and wrap with a warm terry towel. Keep the compress for at least one hour, maybe even two hours. Then rinse the mixture with shampoo for dry hair and rinse your hair with water with the addition of linden blossom infusion.
APPLE BASED MIXTURE
Take one tablespoon each of vegetable and castor oil, dilute them with shampoo for dry hair, combine with one yolk and two or three apples, grated on a fine grater. Then apply the mixture to your head and wrap it with polyethylene and a terry towel. After an hour you can wash it off.
CARE PRODUCTS FOR OILY HAIR
HAIR WASH
To wash oily hair, it is very good to use not shampoo, but a home-made herbal remedy. Take 100 g of nettle and the peel of one or two apples, pour everything with one liter of water, add 1/2 liter of table vinegar and put on fire. Boil for 30 minutes, then strain. When you wash your hair, add 3 tablespoons of the mixture to a bowl of water.
RINSE FOR DARK HAIR
After washing, brunettes are recommended to rinse their hair with water with the addition of apple-herbal infusion. It's quite simple to prepare. Take 2 tablespoons of medicinal herbs: horsetail, peppermint and oak bark, add the peel of one or two apples. Pour one liter of boiling water over the ingredients and leave for an hour. Then pour the resulting broth into a glass container and squeeze out the remainder. To rinse, take 2-3 tablespoons of it in a bowl of water.
RINSE FOR LIGHT HAIR
Those with fair hair should use an apple peel and herbal rinse, but the herbs should be different from those used by people with dark hair. Take two tablespoons of horsetail, hop buds and chamomile. Pour one liter of boiling water over the herbs and apple peel and leave for an hour. Then drain the infusion and squeeze out the remainder. Add to water before rinsing hair.
STRENGTHENING MIXTURE
It is very useful for people with oily hair to use the following mixture to wash their hair: take shampoo for oily hair, add one yolk and one teaspoon of honey. Then combine the resulting mixture with grated raw onion or two grated cloves of garlic and add one finely chopped apple. Apply the mixture to your hair. After an hour, wash your hair and rinse with a decoction of nettle, willow bark and wormwood. The decoction is prepared as follows: pour one tablespoon of herb with a glass of boiling water and do not remove from heat for 20 minutes. After using the mixture and rinsing, the hair acquires a healthy shine and does not become greasy for a long time. Such care products should be used once a month and preferably regularly.
LEMON-APPLE WATER
To keep oily hair clean longer, use apple-lemon water for rinsing. Cut the lemon and apple into slices and cover with cold water. Leave for 2-3 hours covered. Then strain the liquid and pour into a container with a lid. The resulting mixture should be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
CARE PRODUCTS FOR NORMAL HAIR
NOURISHING MASK AND RINSE
Normal hair does not require intensive care or treatment, but still, to maintain its health and beauty, you should pamper your scalp with a nourishing mask at least once a month. It is very easy to prepare. Take some castor and burdock oil, mix them and rub into your scalp after washing. Then remove any remaining residue with a terry towel and rinse your hair with water and a tablespoon of apple juice. Then rinse again, but with clean boiled water, perhaps with the addition of vinegar.
RINSE FOR LIGHT HAIR
If you are at sea and are afraid that sea water will have an adverse effect on your blond hair, then you should use a special rinse method after washing it. Take one teaspoon each of lemon and apple juice, add them to boiled water and rinse in the resulting solution. You can then rinse with clean water, but this is not necessary.
TINCTURE FOR LIGHT HAIR
Take one tablespoon each of chamomile, rosemary, crushed apple peel and pour 3/4 cup of vodka over them. Then pour the resulting mixture into a dark glass vessel and place it in a dark place to let the mixture steep. Should be kept for two weeks. Then strain, pour into any glass container and close tightly. It is recommended to use 2 times a week. Rub the mixture into the scalp before bed using a cotton wool or soft brush.
DEVOTION FOR DARK HAIR
After washing, it is useful to rinse dark hair with herbal-apple decoction. Take two tablespoons of hops and tartar, add the peel of one small apple, pour all the ingredients with a liter of water and boil for 20 minutes. Then strain the broth and cool.
APPLE MIXTURES FOR DANDRUFF AND BALDING
REMEDY FOR DRY DANDRUFF
Take one teaspoon each of vegetable and castor oil, add honey and a teaspoon of mayonnaise, then pour in a little apple juice. Rub the mixture into the scalp 2-3 hours before washing. It is better to wash your hair with special shampoo or shaving cream and preferably with boiled water.
HAIR LOSS CARE
You will need one tablespoon of honey, a little aloe juice, one teaspoon of garlic juice. Mix all ingredients and pour into a glass vessel. Cover tightly and store the mixture in the refrigerator. Before use, scoop up one tablespoon, add one yolk and one small apple grated on a fine grater. Mix everything, divide your hair into strands and apply the mixture to your scalp. Then wrap your head in cellophane and a terry towel on top. After 20 minutes, rinse your hair well. Then take one yolk and apply it to your hair, then rinse with boiled water. To achieve a noticeable result, this product must be used at least five times in a row.
MIXTURE FOR SEVERE HAIR LOSS
Take one yolk and one tablespoon of vodka or 70% alcohol. Mix well and add finely chopped apple. Rub the product into the scalp and leave for at least 40 minutes. Then rinse your hair with warm water.
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Apple and vitamins
The skin of an apple is a treasure trove of various vitamins, unless, of course, we know for sure that the tree grew in a safe place and no precipitation harmed the growth process of the tree and fruit. However, no one can give such a guarantee. Therefore, it is recommended to cut off the crust better. And inside we can see a small rock, around which there is the same number of useful elements. American scientists studied the apple and proved that they are in first place among all fruits in terms of the degree of contamination with pesticides, because Americans do not regret treating their gardens and fields with various chemicals for the sake of business. So: the pesticide negatively affects our health, ranging from a deterioration in general condition to disruption of the immune system. To identify an apple with higher amounts of pesticides than a regular apple, the first thing you need to look at is size.
If the fruit is very large, even gigantic in size, then no matter what the variety, it is clear that it could not have happened without the help of chemistry. The next thing to do is check the smell of the fruit. The smell of a pesticide apple will not be as natural as, for example, a damaged “White filling”. The richer and more natural the color, the more the apple has been treated with various chemicals. If, for example, an apple is treated with pesticides, then we can see dryness and cracked slits inside. This is a sign that this particular apple has been treated with pesticides.
When buying such apples, do not hesitate to ask the sellers to cut the fruit. If you have no suspicions, then you can safely buy it. When small apples without any external damage fall into your hands, you can eat them with confidence.
Apples that do not look healthy are most likely “sick” with apple disease. It is widespread and is called “Scab”. It is not safe for human health. If scab covers almost the entire fruit, then it destroys all the vitamins that are inside the apple. And if the apple has spots on the surface, and vice versa, if there is a small amount of pimples, then this is an indicator that the apple has not been processed in any way, it is environmentally friendly.
How to choose the right apples
Apples are very healthy foods for our body. There are 7.5 thousand varieties of them in the world. The beneficial properties of apples were known several thousand years ago. This is such a unique fruit that eating 2 apples a day reduces the risk of heart disease by 90%, but only with one condition - the apple must be fresh and truly healthy. Anyone who eats one apple a day saves on doctor fees. Apples are 87% liquid, and therefore improve the water balance of our body.
The fruit contains substances that remove toxins from our body and excess water. If pectin enters the intestines, it removes toxic substances from your body. Remember to eat apples whenever possible. A sour apple is useful only if it is a certain variety, and if not, then this indicates that the fruit is not yet ripe. If the apple is unripe, then it contains nitrates.
Apples are a source of vitamins
If an apple ripens on a branch, and then easily falls off and is removed, then the nitrates come out through the stem and go into the ground. Thus, we get healthy apples, and even if the acid is contained in it, even if the fruit is ripened at home, somewhere in a box, then the nitrates do not disappear. Of course, you can either soak such an apple or bake it. Such an apple will contain fewer or no harmful substances.
When buying apples, ask the seller to cut the apple if you suddenly have doubts about whether it is ripe or not. When the grain inside the fruit is dark brown, this indicates its ripeness. If the grain is light, then it has not yet formed. When we see such an apple, it is a sign that it is not ripe and its acid will most likely be harmful, rather than beneficial, to our health.
If an apple fell to the ground and lay there for a couple of days, it will taste better in the place where it was scored. But you shouldn’t try such an apple either, since the skin deteriorates when it falls. Mold gets inside and produces a toxin that is harmful to our body, called patulin. If a person eats an apple containing this toxin, he will harm his body in such a way that it cannot be corrected. The fact is that patulin is not excreted from the body. It has the ability to accumulate. When there is enough patulin in the body, it will begin to adversely affect the nervous system and reproductive function. If you have a choice, throw away such apples.
Recently, Chinese scientists conducted a study and accurately established that if you compare the sizes of apples from one apple tree of the same variety larger and smaller, then the smaller ones will have more nutrients, despite the fact that larger apples are more expensive from sellers. If you have the opportunity, buy smaller apples. A modest appearance does not mean that they are less useful. In order to grow a seemingly beautiful apple, producers resort to actions that are unsafe for our health. For example, in order for apples to last longer, they are treated with biphenyl, which is not even washed off with soap and plain water. The presence of biphenyl can be felt by touch. The apple will become greasy and a glossy shine will appear.