Did you know that the topical application of flower extracts or oils derived from them is known to naturally improve skin and hair? Try incorporating these flowers into your beauty regimen.
Jasmine
Jasmine is known for its skin moisturizing properties, leaving the skin smooth and soft. The relaxing scent is also known to calm you. Jasmine oil can make hair soft and keep the scalp healthy.
Marigolds
Marigolds are known to reduce skin irritation and acne. They are also used for hydration.
Marigold oil is known to improve blood circulation, thus giving hair a healthy shine. It can help strengthen hair strands by stimulating blood circulation in the scalp, promoting faster hair growth.
To prepare your own marigold oil at home, you will need:
1 tablespoon of dried marigold petals
1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil
Preparation method
Place the marigold petals in a jar and pour the vegetable oil until they are covered. Cover the container with a lid, then shake it well to distribute the petals as evenly as possible.
Place the jar in a pot, on a kitchen towel.
Fill the pot with water to cover half of the jar.
Keep the pot on low heat for about 4 hours.
Remove the jar and strain the petal oil.
Store the infused marigold oil in a clean container, away from excessive heat or light.
In addition to promoting healing, marigold oil has a beneficial effect on the appearance of the skin: it prevents the appearance of wrinkles and spots and fades scars. It also soothes the skin after shaving or waxing, deeply nourishing it. Marigolds are excellent for skin regeneration, even if it is dry or sensitive. Feel free to use marigold oils and creams, including for caring for delicate baby skin and soothing diaper rashes.
Roses
From ancient times to the present, the rose has been valued not only for its beauty and fragrance but also for its healing qualities. Ancient physicians considered the rose a panacea. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recommended the use of roses in obstetrics in his treatises. The flower was also used for headaches, toothaches, and sore throats.
Rose water is excellent for treating acne. Rose petals have antibacterial properties that help acne dry out and heal quickly. They also help reduce acne scars.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus has the power to stimulate collagen production, making it excellent for hair. Hibiscus oil can improve hair texture. It is rich in an amino acid that helps strengthen hair roots and can penetrate deep into hair follicles to nourish them.
In addition to its internal properties, hibiscus is used externally for skin treatment: it protects the skin from external factors (UV rays, wind, cold, chemical treatments), speeds up wound healing, treats skin conditions (wounds, scratches, ulcers), is anti-inflammatory, soothing, astringent, and prevents skin aging (it is used for wrinkled and dry skin).
It hydrates the scalp, has a soothing and cooling effect on it, heals itching and skin irritations, and reduces redness and inflammation.
It prevents and removes dandruff; to get rid of dandruff, wash your hair twice a week with hibiscus infusion.
It treats oily hair by acting on sebaceous glands.
It stimulates blood circulation in the scalp.
It helps eliminate toxins from the skin and neutralizes the action of external factors, such as the use of various chemical treatments for hair.
It prevents hair loss and is effective in treating alopecia.
It stimulates hair growth.
It naturally colors hair in shades ranging from pink to plum.
It acts as a conditioner, leaving hair soft, easy to comb, and shiny.
Lavender
Lavender is included in a range of natural beauty products. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help combat acne and reduce swelling and redness caused by pimples. Lavender oil is known to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
If you think you are struggling with thinning hair, you may definitely benefit from using lavender oil.
A woman’s hands need special care, as they are constantly exposed to water and irritating substances. To strengthen nails, you need five drops of lavender oil mixed with five drops of olive oil. Massage each nail to allow the oil to absorb quickly. After the massage, it is advisable to wash your hands with water, without using soap.
