Menopause - the time of serious physical and emotional changes which, unfortunately, reflected in the appearance - causing dry skin, dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles, acne and so on. Fortunately, there are simple home remedies that will help to cope with the six most common symptoms.

Reduced estrogen levels during menopause can cause problems with the skin - dryness, under eye circles, wrinkles, acne, hair growth on the face and stretching. Lack of estrogen affects the production of collagen - a necessary component of the skin that maintains its elasticity and strength. Here are some simple recipes for skin rejuvenation that can help deal with these problems.

Dry skin. Reduced estrogen levels during menopause causes a decrease in the production of collagen, making the skin becomes dry and itchy. Help restore the skin tonic and homemade cream.

Tonic with essential oils

Ingredients: 60g Aloe Aloe - its amazing healing properties   faith, 6 g orange blossom water, one teaspoon of vinegar, six drops of essential oil of rose geranium, four drops of essential oil of sandalwood, one drop of essential oil of chamomile, 800 UI vitamin E oil

Application: mix thoroughly, apply to the face with a cotton pad.

Cream with beeswax

Ingredients: 20 g of beeswax, one cup of vegetable oil, ldin glass distilled water, 800 IU of vitamin E, 24 drops of an essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?   rose geranium

Application: heat the wax and oil in a saucepan until the wax melts and will not be warm, but not hot. In another saucepan, heat the water slightly. Then pour the water into the blender and mix at high speed, gradually adding a mixture of oil and wax. Once the mixture hardens, remove the cream with a spatula from the blender, store in a sterile container.

Dark circles under the eyes. The lack of estrogen during menopause can cause thinning of the skin - and the skin under the eyes is very delicate and so, so it is particularly exposed to changes. The skin becomes thinner, the veins beneath become more visible, giving unwanted dark shade area under the eyes. To soothe the skin around the eyes and prevent dark circles around the eyes, use the usual vegetables and tea leaves to make a mask for the eyes.

Eye mask of cucumber and potato. Potatoes and cucumber - natural astringents, so chilled slice of any of them perfectly refresh tired eyes.

Eye mask of tea bags. Natural tannin contained in tea, help to improve the circulation in the eye. Put the cooled or heated tea bags on closed eyelids for 10 minutes, and you will feel relaxed and refreshed.

Wrinkles. Reducing estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health   It reduces the elasticity of the skin, which leads to an increase in the visible wrinkles. You can reduce wrinkles, especially on the delicate skin around the eyes using a simple natural recipe.

Serum for skin

Ingredients: one tablespoon of grape seed oil, two teaspoons of apricot kernel oil, one teaspoon of cranberry seed oil Cranberries for health and beauty One teaspoon of carrot seed oil.

Application: Put grapeseed oil in a small glass jar, then add all the remaining oil. Before going to bed wash and dry face. Gently massaging the skin, apply one drop of the mixture over and under the eyes.

Coconut cream for eyes

Ingredients: Three tablespoons of petroleum jelly, three tablespoons of coconut oil, three tablespoons of cocoa butter.

Application: mix Vaseline, coconut oil and cocoa butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour the cream into a sterilized glass jar. Apply the cream on the skin around the eyes every night after washing. Store in a cool, dry place.

Acne. Hormonal changes often cause acne, many women have acne appear during menstruation. Likewise, they often occur in menopausal women. To deal with this unpleasant phenomenon can help homemade mask that narrow and clean the skin pores.

How to cook burdock home

Agrimony - a biennial plant of the family Asteraceae, many useful substances comprising: ethereal and fatty oils, inulin, proteins, mineral salts, chromium, iron, magnesium, silicon, vitamin C and others. These components have a beneficial effect on the digestive tract, strengthen the separation of bile, increases the secretion of pancreatic enzymes Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know Improve intestinal motility, regulate metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting Can rid the body of dangerous toxins. For centuries burdock root is widely used in folk medicine because it contains chemical compounds that destroy disease-causing bacteria and fungi, and has antimicrobial, antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Widely known as anti-allergic properties and krovoochischayuschee thistles. In dermatological practice, burdock is used for eczema, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, abrasions, acne and dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do . Burdock oil extracted from the roots of burdock can be made at home by infusion of the root in vegetable oil. For this purpose, any suitable vegetable oil, does not have a pronounced taste or smell: sesame, almond or olive.

Instructions

What you will need:

• The fresh or dried roots of burdock
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• A large glass jar with a lid
• Vegetable oil
• Filter or screen

Cooking process:

• Rinse thoroughly with burdock root, to clean it from dirt, and wipe dry.
• Chop root into small pieces in width from a quarter to one and a half centimeters.
• Chopped burdock root put in a glass jar. Pour the root of oil that it covers all the parts, and close the jar lid.
• Put the jar in a dark place, for example, a case, if you use a dry burdock root. Fresh burdock root should be left in the refrigerator to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause botulism Botulism - beware of canned .
• Carefully strain the cooked oil to remove the chopped burdock roots. The concentration of burdock oil will be stronger the longer the oil will insist.
• Tips and tricks
• Products of burdock (burdock, burdock extract) are contraindicated for pregnant women and diabetics.