Beauty. Recipes From Past

Beauty and woman - the concepts are inseparable from time immemorial. In ancient Russia, in those distant times, no one had any idea of perfume, but how to take care of your body and face, observe the rules of hygiene - they knew. People's observation, experience and knowledge in herbal medicine, did not leave aside cosmetics.

Herbal cosmetics in Russia were used at all times. They knew that the juice of the celandine could be removed warts and, if mixed with sunflower oil, it was possible to wipe the face and body. The leaves of the plantain were placed on a bruised or cut place. And honey was used (as inside, as well as as an addition to any juices), to soften the skin.

In Russia, as indeed in other countries, for a long time, they knew what massage is.

Some rules of hygiene were aimed at preserving health, and maintaining beauty and youth. This: a moderate diet, ablution in healing sources, washing in baths (dry air, steam and water). Basting brooms from various grasses - also, a kind of mask. At the same time, the skin pores are opened and cleaned, and they contain vivifying steamed juices.

Russian women knew how to be beautiful. Taking care of the purity and beauty of the skin of the face and body, they perfectly used the sun, heat, cold and water. In the course, even then went: yogurt, rye bread, kvass, honey, oatmeal, eggs and vegetables from the garden. Today we make masks out of these components. Know that the recipes of many of them came to us from the distant past. Until now, in the herbalists, a place of honor, occupy: nettle, beetroot and oak bark. And also: burdock, flowers of the field, mint and so on.

So, fresh grated potatoes were used for burns, and cabbage leaf and fresh beet juice were used to heal pustules and various types of skin rashes. A special tradition in folk cosmetics and medicine was washing or bathing in open water (especially in medicinal waters).

In Russia, blush juice, a mixture of carrot juice and beets were used as blush. To the skin of the face and body was white and elastic, used cabbage pickle, curdled milk, sour cream, so that the face was clean, without various acne, washed with a broth of turn, wheat bran, trembling. They were mixed with juices or vegetable oils.

There was also serious hair care. It was no coincidence, it was Russian women, who had luxurious, shiny, tasty smells, healthy braids (up to the waist and to the toe). Burdock oil was rubbed into the scalp, and the hair was washed with various broths, scalped and combed with special combs.

But, everyone knew perfectly well that appearance and health are inseparable. Eating without excesses, normal, timely sleep, walking outdoors, gymnastics and playing sports, observing the rules of hygiene - all this will help to maintain a fine mood, complexion, attractive appearance. Many, in pursuit of beautiful outfits, save on nutrition. Even if you have a luxurious dress, expensive jewelry and furs, they will not make your skin tender, but the look is clear and cheerful.

Many, looking at the skinny representatives of the modeling business, stop eating fully, trying to lose weight. But, there are many other ways to not add weight and look great. There is no model with a healthy complexion. With the stomach they also do not have everything in order.

Do not be like them. Pay attention to food, hygiene and sleep. You will see for yourself that this is a more effective way to look good. Beauty and health can not be separated!