Parsley is one of the most popular herbs for garnishing and sauce preparation, as well as an interesting addition to smoothies, cocktails, as well as DIY skin care remedies. Abundant in antioxidants and vitamin C, this herb is more and more commonly added to skin care products, especially DIY ones.
Parsley can also be of aid for balancing the production of oil, lowering inflammation, and averting skin discolorations. And, it can be beneficial to fight off acne outbreaks, wrinkles, and fine lines.
What’s more, you need not spend a small fortune to have at hand and you can also grow your own batches. This being said, in today’s article, the focus will be on showing you a recipe for a DIY parsley-based natural lotion.
It is useful against redness, blackheads, and acne. It will give your skin the freshness you have long been looking for!
DIY Parsley Lotion Recipe
You will need:
2 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped
A tsp of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
200 ml of water
A glass jar or a bottle
Preparation: First, boil the water and then add the parsley. Leave it to simmer for 15 minutes on low heat. Then, remove it from the stove and leave it to cool down. Once it cools down, add the vinegar or lemon juice and transfer it into a glass bottle or a jar. Keep it in the fridge.
Use: Apply the lotion onto a previously washed face, twice per day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
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