Linden was a sacred tree for the Slavs and was identified with the goddess of love and beauty – Lada. And not for nothing, because the linden leaves beautiful natural cosmetics.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – June 12, 2021 – Fashion
There are about 10 species of linden. The most common species in our country – small-leaved linden. Especially good linden in summer, during flowering, when the tree is covered from top to bottom fragrant, emitting a delicate aroma of yellowish flowers, gathered in umbrellas, with a large, like a dragonfly wing, bract.
In the old days, our ancestors did not do without a holiday without ceremonial scenes near the linden trees. Under the linden trees, they led round dances, which were definitely dedicated to lime blossom, lime aroma, and linden honey.
Facial masks with lime blossom
Linden mask
Boil 1/2 tablespoon of lime blossom for 5 minutes in 1/2 cup of water, strain the broth and mix with an equal amount of cream and chicken egg yolk. Soak a gauze napkin in the resulting mixture and apply it to the face for 15-20 minutes. It is recommended to do it 2-3 times a week. Course: 15-20 masks.
In scientific medicine, as medicinal raw materials use only linden flowers – lime blossom, and in folk – almost all parts of the plant.
Emollient mask of linden and sage for irritated skin
Chopped linden flowers and sage leaves (1 teaspoon) pour a glass of milk for 5-7 minutes. Bring the mixture to a boil, cool, and apply on face and neck, pre-lubricated with liquid cream for dry skin. Cover with cling film and a towel. After 15-20 minutes, remove the mask with a cotton swab dipped first in warm and then in cold water. It is recommended to do it 2-3 times a week.
Course 15-20 masks.
Mask of linden and oatmeal flowers
A tablespoon of chopped linden flowers pour 1/2 cup hot water and simmer until thick. Add a teaspoon of oatmeal. For oily skin, apply the mass on the face in a thick layer in a warm form (more convenient through a gauze napkin), for dry – in the cold. After 15-20 minutes, remove the mask, wash your face with cool water. On dry and normal skin, apply an oily nourishing cream. Masks can be done 2-3 times a week.
Course 15-20 masks.
Mask of linden flowers and cream
Mix 2 teaspoons of ready-made cream for dry skin with 2 teaspoons of concentrated decoction of lime blossom (3-4 tablespoons of flowers pour 2 cups water, boil for 5-10 minutes). Apply a warm mass on the face and neck in the form of a mask. Hold for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm carbonated mineral water. Do 2 times a week.
The course of 20 masks.
Lemon mask with lime blossom
Boil 1/2 tablespoon of lime blossom for 5 minutes in 1/2 cup of water, strain the broth and mix with an equal amount of cream and chicken egg yolk. Soak a gauze napkin in the resulting mixture and apply it on the face for 15-20 minutes. It is recommended to do it 2-3 times a week. Course 15-20 masks.
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Source: Ukrgate
